The Brief
- A local St. Petersburg band held a Wilson Van benefit concert and silent auction Sunday evening to support military families.
- The performance took place at Ferg’s Sports Bar to raise money for Gold Star Fathers of Florida and Tampa Homeless Outreach.
- All proceeds from the musical gathering will directly fund local veteran housing programs and community support networks.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – A local St. Petersburg band held a Wilson Van benefit concert and silent auction Sunday evening to raise money for veterans and Gold Star families.
The musical performance drew crowds of regional supporters looking to give back to military organizations.
Wilson Van benefit concert
What we know:
Wilson Van is a family band made up of Fox 13’s own Mark Wilson and his two brothers Patrick, an actor, and Paul, a business owner. The concert was hosted at Ferg’s Sports Bar in St. Petersburg, benefiting both Gold Star Fathers of Florida and Tampa Homeless Outreach.
Gold Star family members said the money raised Sunday evening will keep their community mission moving forward. The other beneficiary, Tampa Homeless Outreach, works to locate and identify homeless veterans, aid them in finding emergency shelters, and assist in providing necessities to improve their quality of life.
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