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Packers Give Back Awards $125,000 Veterans Impact Grants
Grants go to Dogs2DogTags and Guitars for Vets to support Wisconsin veterans
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Green Bay Packers' charitable arm, Packers Give Back, has awarded $125,000 Veterans Impact Grants to two Wisconsin organizations serving veterans - Dogs2DogTags and Guitars for Vets. Dogs2DogTags pairs veterans experiencing PTSD and anxiety with trained rescue dogs, while Guitars for Vets provides free guitar instruction, instruments, and community support to help veterans dealing with physical and emotional distress.
Why it matters
The Packers' Veterans Impact Grants highlight the team's ongoing commitment to supporting veterans and their families in the local community. The grants will allow these two organizations to expand their impactful programs that use animal companionship and music therapy to aid in the recovery and reintegration of Wisconsin veterans.
The details
Dogs2DogTags has paired 38 veterans with service dogs since 2016, providing over 9,000 hours of structured training. Guitars for Vets has served 17,000 veterans across 147 chapters nationwide since 2007, with over 1,995 graduates in 2025 alone. The Packers' $125,000 grants will allow these organizations to continue and grow their vital services for Wisconsin veterans.
- Packers Give Back has awarded the Veterans Impact Grant for the sixth consecutive year.
- Dogs2DogTags is approaching its 10th anniversary in April 2026.
The players
Packers Give Back
The charitable arm of the Green Bay Packers that contributed more than $13 million in the past year.
Dogs2DogTags
A Plymouth, Wisconsin-based organization that pairs veterans experiencing PTSD and anxiety with trained rescue dogs.
Guitars for Vets
A national organization with active chapters in Milwaukee, Racine, and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, providing free guitar instruction and instruments to help veterans dealing with physical and emotional distress.
What they’re saying
“What we do goes beyond training dogs. It's about giving Veterans the tools, the support, and the community they need to heal and move forward with confidence.”
— Tammy Graf, Executive Director, Dogs2DogTags (WBAY)
“As we approach our 10th anniversary this April, we're proud of the decade of work behind us. We remain committed to preparing Veteran-dog teams for real-world environments and long-term success, and we're grateful for partners like the Green Bay Packers who help us continue that mission.”
— Torre Willadsen, Founder, President and Lead Trainer, Dogs2DogTags (WBAY)
“We are deeply grateful to the Green Bay Packers for this extraordinary investment in our Veterans. This generous support will directly expand access to our music instruction and therapeutic programming across Wisconsin, ensuring more Veterans can find healing, connection, and renewed purpose through the power of music and community.”
— Anthony Paolino (WBAY)
The takeaway
The Packers' continued support for veteran-focused organizations like Dogs2DogTags and Guitars for Vets demonstrates the team's commitment to using its platform and resources to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.
