Veteran Tickets Foundation
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Give something to those who gave | |
| Non-Profit, 501c(3) | |
| Industry | Veterans' benefits |
| Founded | Phoenix, Arizona (2008) |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Area served | U.S. |
Key people |
Michael A Focareto III, Founder & CEO Edward Rausch, Founder & COO Butch Hogan, Founder & CTO Cindy Creed, CFO Steven Weintraub CSO Al Maag, CMO Brandi Shannon, CCO Alan Dropkin, Dir-Ticket Ops Jason Conviser, Dir-Hero's Wish |
| Products | Free/Discounted Event Tickets |
| Services | Free/Discounted Event Tickets |
| Website | www.VetTix.org |
Veteran Tickets Foundation (VTF) is a national, non-profit, 501c(3) organization located in Phoenix, Arizona that gives free event tickets to Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families.
History
The concept of Veteran Tickets Foundation was developed when Disabled Veteran Michael Focareto (US Navy) attended the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix, AZ. As the seat next to him went empty for the entire game, Focareto wondered why it had not been filled with one of the military members who presented down on the field before the game started. Focareto quickly formed a team of individuals who would help him carry out his mission.
In 2015, Veteran Tickets Foundation has given away over 561,236 FREE tickets (in all 50 states and DC) to deserving veterans, active duty service members and their families at a value over $20.5 Million. Since their inception, Vet Tix has given away over 1,792,367 tickets with an estimates face value of $66,494,420.00... serving over 448,000 Military and Veteran Families
Awards
In Feb 2015, Veteran Tickets Foundation CEO was honored to be included in The HillVets 100 highlights the most influential and impactful veterans, service members and supporters from 2014 .
References
- 12 News NBC, Hometown Hero
- Fox Sports AZ, Ch.3 (KPHO Phoenix), FOX 10
- ABC 15 (KNXV Phoenix)
- Arizona Republic Article
- Post Magazine Article