Special offer

Free Discounted Tickets for our Veterans!

By
Real Estate Agent with Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, TREC #0492321

Military life can be hard work. So when the work day is done at the end of the day,  it’s a nice break for the members in our military community – whether currently serving or veterans -- to head out on the town with family or friends to see a concert or catch a ball game. Events like this are a great way to spend much-needed quality time with family or re-integrate after a deployment.

Unfortunately, tickets to these events aren’t cheap.

That’s where Vet Tix comes in. Veteran Tickets Foundation, or Vet Tix, is a national nonprofit that supports the veteran and military community with free community-based event tickets ranging from concerts to professional sports games. It all started in 2008 when founder and CEO Mike Focareto noticed several empty seats around him at Super Bowl XLII in Arizona and thought about how the men and women serving our country could enjoy being there. Since then, Vet Tix has distributed over 2.5 million tickets to the military community.

So how does it work? In a couple of different ways.

Vet Tix works with major sports teams, entertainers, promoters, organizations, donors and venues to distribute tickets. Vet Tix also accepts donated tickets. If you’re interested in donating tickets, simply head over to their website and click on the “Donate Now” button.

If you’re looking to get some tickets, go to the Vet Tix website, register, and then browse all the available tickets in your area. They use a lottery system to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to receive event tickets.

Vet Tix also has a program called “Hero’s Wish” that grants special wishes to qualifying personnel. Through this program, members who meet certain criteria can request specific tickets for any single event, and then donors help to fulfill that wish either by ticket donation or by donating money.

Interested in learning more about Vet Tix? Visit Vet Tik Website and search through all the events they have to offer. Interested in more discounts? Visit Military Discount Center

If you are planning to buy or to sell in and around the San Antonio, Texas area, contact a retired military veteran, who understands our military community, and how stressful the PCS(Permanant Change of Station) move came be with any family. 

 

 

Comments (14)

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

This is so great, and of course so deserving....thanks for getting the word out

Nov 17, 2017 07:09 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, it's a wonderful way to say, "Thank You" to our veterans. 

Nov 17, 2017 07:10 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

 This sounds like a great program and a great way to say thank you

Nov 17, 2017 07:29 AM
Jerry Newman
Yes, William. I recently discovered this site myself after another veteran told me about it.
Nov 18, 2017 07:30 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

How cool is this, Jerry? I've never heard of this service... but it's great and our vets deserve it!

Nov 17, 2017 08:08 AM
Jerry Newman

Yes, Nina. I plan to sign up myself for some on these discounted tickets. It's a great deal. 

Nov 19, 2017 07:36 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I have never heard of this, Jerry Newman ... and I'm thinking there are probably many like me. 

Going to try to spread the word ... starting with Featuring this post here on AR.  So many members are very supportive of our military .. I'm sure they will spread the word too ...

Thanks for sharing this info!

 

 

 

                                            FEATURED IN BANANATUDE!

                                      CONGRATULATIONS!   WELL DONE!

 

Gene

 

Nov 18, 2017 09:58 AM
Jerry Newman
Thanks for the feature in this wonderful Group, Gene. I appreciate your help in spreading the word about another nice benefit for our vets.
Nov 18, 2017 07:28 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Jerry Newman ,

I'm so glad that Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi re-blogged this post! I missed it and I've never heard of this offered..what a great program for our vets to say thank you!

Nov 18, 2017 10:26 AM
Jerry Newman

Hi Dorie,  Another vet told me about this program last week, so I decided to look into it, and help to spread the word to others. 

Nov 19, 2017 07:37 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jerry have not heard of this concept but it is truly wonderful, too bad it has to be on a lottery system not just automatically guaranteed:))Endre

Nov 18, 2017 06:01 PM
Jerry Newman

Yes, Endre. Many may not like the lottery system, but I believe it was a way to make it fair to everyone. I plan to sign up myself. 

Nov 19, 2017 07:39 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Jerry!  I hope you and yours are having a wonderful Thanksgiving!

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2017 01:15 PM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Debe for your nice Thanksgiving wishees, I trust you and your family enjoy great fellowship and a wonderful meal yesterday. Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Nov 24, 2017 12:00 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Jerry! We had a lovely day yesterday and I hope you did as well!

I popped by to share your post on my FB Biz page. This is very exciting news for vets and I want them all to know about it!

Have a wonderful weekend, Jerry!

Nov 24, 2017 08:08 PM
Jerry Newman

Thanks, Debe. I know many vets are not aware of these available tickets to major events too. I certainly didn't know unitl another vet told me about it. 

Dec 13, 2017 01:15 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Jerry, for sharing this important information.

Dec 10, 2017 09:01 AM
Jerry Newman

You're Welcome, Roy. Help spread the Word!

Dec 13, 2017 01:15 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Hello, Jerry Newman Thanks for this post. Like others, we did not know about this option for active or retired military.  I will reblog.

Dec 13, 2017 08:24 AM
Jerry Newman
Thanks. Mary. I signed up myself, and there were some great events to select from. Even some tickets for the Spurs games.
Dec 13, 2017 08:41 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

This is a nice program for serving those that have served. Thanks!

Dec 13, 2017 09:24 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Yes, Nathan. I couldn't have said it better. Let's help other veterans to know about his program. 

Dec 13, 2017 01:16 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jerry, this is great information for our Veterans, and will be reblogging soon!  

Dec 20, 2017 07:57 AM
Jerry Newman
Thanks, Joan. Merry Christmas!
Dec 20, 2017 08:36 AM