The Vets on Track Foundation aims to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life through their "Drive 4 Vets" community outreach programs. They seek to connect veterans to local support services through Veterans Resource Summits, help homeless veterans transition to stable housing through their Fresh Start Program, and provide assistance to military families of terminally ill or special needs children via the Little Hands Project. The Foundation is requesting $1.8 million in funding to support their 2015 outreach programs and help address challenges facing veterans and their families.

1. VETS ON TRACK FOUNDATION
A Virginia Non-stock Corporation
“Drive 4 Vets”
Community Outreach Programs
Executive Summary
F O U N D A T I O N

2. Executive Summary
There are approximately 25 million veterans in the United States. After courageously serving
their country, nearly six percent of them live in poverty; many face homelessness and are in
desperate need of help. Approximately six million are disabled, many are struggling financially,
and a high number need treatment for depression, and other psychological issues.
Their families are stressed. Divorce rates for military veterans are at record levels. Post-
Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Suicides are at an all-time high, and now these conditions are
affecting their spouses and children.
Now, more than ever, our veterans who are returning to their communities after serving during
one of the most challenging times in our country’s history need our help.
As an organization, Vets on Track is
working diligently at the grass-roots
level to re-connect veterans to their
communities and vice versa. Our
mission is to help these veterans as
they reintegrate back into civilian
society.
The well-being of military families is an
important indicator of the well-being
of the overall active duty force. At a
time when America is at war and
placing considerable, sustained
demands on its troops and their families, it is especially important to address the family, home,
and community challenges facing our all-volunteer force.
For years to come, military families and Veterans will continue to face unique challenges, and at
the same time will also have great potential to continue contributing to our communities and
country.
As veterans come home, it is important that we all do our part to understand their perspective
and help in their transition back into civilian life, especially since many of these veterans will be
starting their lives over, many with new families.
Despite the sacrifices they have made, these veterans aren't looking for special treatment –
they just want to be accepted back into their communities, and continue to lead a productive
life. There is not a shortage of support in this country for our veterans and their families. The
issue has always been “how do we connect” veterans and their families to their
communities, and the needed support? The Vets on Track Foundation is providing carefully
designed programs which meet some of the most challenging needs of our veterans.

3. Background
It’s a fact that less than 1
percent of Americans serve in
uniform today, but they bear
100 percent of the burden of
defending our Nation. Despite
this low number, their impact is
powerful. Almost 75% of 18-29
year olds personally know
someone who has served in Iraq
or Afghanistan. Currently, more
than 2.2 million service
members make up America’s all-
volunteer force in the active, National Guard, and Reserve components. Since September 11,
2001, more than two million troops have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Fifty five
percent of the force is married and 40 percent have two children. Only 37 percent of our
families live on military installations; the remaining 63 percent live in over 4,000 communities
nationwide. Multiple deployments, combat injuries, and the challenges of reintegration can
have far-reaching effects on not only the troops and their families, but also upon America’s
communities as well. These challenges should be at the forefront of our national
discourse…”Together We Can Make a Difference.”
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“Warriors and their families come
home to communities, not to
federal agencies. So it is at this
crossroads of national obligation
and social welfare that a new
understanding of military wellness
and support must take root.”
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Rick Ecker
CEO / President
Vets on Track Foundation

4. Objectives
Through our “Drive 4 Vets” Community Outreach Programs, VOTF will deliver the support our
veterans need…right in their own backyard! Through special partnerships with local, state and
federal government agencies and non-profit partners, the VOTF will address some of the most
critical issues facing our veterans and their families.
Additionally, we will help reunite veterans with their communities all across the country; and
create an open referral network system within non-profits and veteran support organizations
so that by working together, we can deliver support when and where it’s needed.
Mission
Through the “Drive 4 Vets” Outreach Programs, we connect past and present service members
and their families to needed resources through our Veterans Resource Summits, and help
tackle veteran homeless issues through our Fresh Start Program.
We work to improve life for ALL veterans and their families…with
special attention being made to our Little Hands Project – working
with families who are dealing with terminally ill or special needs
children.
Vision
We want to be a financially stable organization that can provide
needed resources to address specific individual needs; help get
veterans and their families off the streets and into a stable home
environment; and provide on and off track entertainment
opportunities to active duty military, veterans and their families.
When needed, have the financial means to provide assistance for
those families who are facing extreme hardships due to unforeseen
medical expenses.
Organization Summary
VOTF was born in early 2013 out of necessity – a need to provide
direct support to our veterans. The Vets on Track Foundation is a
federally certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our Federal ID
number is: EIN: 46-3805203. We advocate on behalf of all military
veterans and their families, through our pro-active outreach
efforts.
We are driven to increasing public awareness while providing
education to our veterans regarding real issues affecting their
lives…we use motorsports and other sporting platforms to promote
and accomplish the mission.

5. VOTF’s “Drive 4 Vets” Outreach Programs
There are more than 70 million reasons why we created the Vets on Track Foundation and its
“Drive 4 Vets” Outreach Programs…and it all boils down to this – to simply “Improve the Lives
of our Veterans and their Families.”
Our main focus through our “Drive 4 Vets” Outreach Programs is to raise awareness about the
critical needs of our veterans and their families; directly deliver support where it’s needed, and
help our homeless veterans with their transition back into a home.
• The Vets on Track Foundations’ featured program, “The Veterans'
Resource Summit,” is all about the veterans and their families; a way to
connect them with needed support. From local, state and federal
veteran support agencies to non-profits and companies that provide a
helping hand to veterans, we will bring ALL parties together to address
the critical needs facing our veteran communities.
• The Fresh Start Program works with veterans and their families to help
with the transition from living on the streets to living in a home, or for
those who may just need a little extra support. As we travel the country
with our motorsports teams and participate in our grass-roots outreach
programs, we will ask for community support in collecting much needed
items to fill each new veterans home with fundamental pieces – it’s the
simple things that make a house a home and provide these vets with a
Fresh Start!
• Through our Little Hands Project we want to help our military families by
providing financial assistance to those families burdened with
unexpected expenses centered on children diseases and those with
special needs. It’s enough to serve our country in the military…let us help
ease the burden at home!
In Summary
It is vital that American communities better understand what our veterans and their families
are facing – and use that knowledge to simply, positively, and productively help those families
address the challenges that service to our country has imposed upon them. The Vets on Track
Foundation, through our “Drive 4 Vets” Community Outreach Programs, is taking a step
forward in providing the necessary support our veterans need.
We remain optimistic about the future of our veterans and positively encouraged by the
reaction from communities all across the country to support the “Drive 4 Vets” Community
Outreach Programs. We must keep that momentum going, so that our ability to link veterans
and their families to existing programs, and the ongoing development of impactful, supportive
services, will continue to play a vital role in the greater success of our veterans, and this Nation.

6. The Bottom Line
Our program isn’t geared for
only a select few – we cater to
ALL veterans and their families.
By working together, we have
the capability to address the
issues facing our veterans… one-
on-one! We may not be able to
change laws that could better
address concerns for our future
veterans; but today, we can help
change lives, and increase
awareness all across the nation.
But like most programs, we can’t
accomplish our mission without
the support of volunteers, the partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, non-profit
organizations; and the financial backing of corporate America.
Vets on Track Foundation was created to better serve our veterans and their families. We
need to raise $1.8M dollars to fund our 2015 “Drive 4 Vets” Outreach Programs. The Vets on
Track Foundation relies on the generosity of the American public, corporations and
organizations to help raise the needed money to support our “Drive 4 Vets” programs.
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“On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no
soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when
they return home, we leave no veteran behind.”
-- Dan Lipinski
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7. Rick Ecker, CEO, President
Vets on Track Foundation
(540) 842-6304
Rick@VetTrack.org
DC Headquarters:
Vets on Track
P.O. Box 186
Garrisonville, VA 22463
www.VetTrack.org