1. Serving the Needs of all Veterans
Military – Law Enforcement – Fire and Rescue
A Virginia Non-stock Corporation
Federal EIN: 46-3805203

2. ________________
Warriors and first responders make up America’s
911 Force. They are the front lines of defense here
at home and abroad. They represent our
communities, and so it is at this crossroads of
national obligation and social welfare that a new
understanding of wellness must take root.
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Rick Ecker
CEO / Founder
Vets on Track Foundation

3. Rick Ecker
CEO
Founder, USMC Retired
John Findley
President
AT&T
Jon Rucker
Vice President
Snap-On Tools
Melvin Cooper
Treasurer
Sergeant Major, U. S. Army
Kyle Olson
Secretary
USMC Retired

4. Our purpose as a Foundation is simple:
• To provide direct support to veterans
and first responders through our Fresh
Start Program
• To provide a platform to educate the
American people about our active
duty military, our veterans and our
first responders through our
“Connecting with America” initiative

5. The Vets on Track Foundation, through its Fresh
Start Program, is committed to working with
agencies in support of homeless veterans and
first responders who need help in getting their
lives back on track.
Our Foundation primarily focuses its efforts on
supporting families / individuals who are
transitioning from living on the streets to
permanent housing.
Today, our Fresh Start Program, has provided the
necessary furnishings and accessories to turn
23 houses into “homes” for veterans…and we
haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of
need…!
Promotional
Give-Away

6. As part of our “Connecting with America” initiative, we host Community BBQ’s
at local Fire Department’s to publically thank our veterans and first responders
for their dedicated service.
Law Enforcement, fire and rescue, the military and other agencies and
organizations from the surrounding counties provide displays that help
educate the community on the important role America’s 911 Force plays in
keeping us safe here at home and around the world.
A major part of our mission as a Foundation is
to help bridge the gap between our military,
first responders and the American people, and
it’s through events like this that we are able to
accomplish the mission.

7. Our Growth:
• The Vets on Track Foundation made a conscience decision to start its
program at the local / regional level…working with a limited number of
agencies, and keeping its case load small.
• Continue the slow growth as it allows our program and outreach
missions to develop.
• Allow moderate growth over the next 12-18 months - establish Fresh
Start Programs in 2-4 additional cities that have a large number of
veterans.
• Continue steady growth as funding and manpower increase.
• Develop significant corporate partnerships to help sustain growth.

8. Today, the Vets on Track Foundation has truly defined its mission and
purpose. We need the backing of corporate America as well as private
donors to help us deliver support to those in need. We want to build
long-term relationships with companies, organizations and private
donors, so that we can sustain our Foundation’s growth, and truly make a
difference in the lives of veterans and first responders all across the
country.
Our immediate needs include:
• Secure two (2) - 17 foot box trucks for pickups and deliveries.
• Obtain 3,000-5,000 square feet of warehouse space. More
storage space means we can accept more donations (private and
corporate) and work with more homeless agencies and other
support organization, and ultimately help more people.
• Financial support to help the Foundation grow its staff, and its
presence in locations across the country – establish our Fresh
Start Program in key cities with real homeless veteran issues.

9. The Vets on Track Foundation was born in early 2015 out of
necessity – a need to provide direct support to our veterans. Our
mission and focus has evolved to include our country’s first
responders.
The Vets on Track Foundation is a state and federally certified
501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our Federal ID number is: EIN:
46-3805203.
We take the support of our veterans and first responders
seriously. Through our Fresh Start Program, and the use of
Foundation Ambassadors, we are able to work with each person
in need – individually. Our Ambassadors provide advance on site
support, and often times identify a greater need.
Through our Fresh Start Program, individuals can regain their self-
esteem, pride and know that people are there to help them get
their lives back on track.

10. • Spent 22-years in the U.S. Marine Corps
• Served as the Executive Director for the United
States Marines Youth Foundation.
• Has more than 30-years experience working in the
Public Affairs / Public Relations Field
• Spent more than 11 years at the Pentagon working
Community Outreach for senior defense officials
• Understands first-hand the critical needs that face
our veterans, first responders and their families
• Along with his wife Lesley and daughter’s, Brittany
and Rileigh, they all have a deep passion to help our
veterans, first responders and their families.

11. Vets on Track Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 186
Garrisonville, VA 22463
www.VetTrack.org // info@VetTrack.org
Rick Ecker, Founder
Rick@VetTrack.org