Let’s Help Rebuild Their
Dreams and Find Hope Again
We are Dedicated to the
end the military suicide phenomenon and support
the families affected by it.
I started The Minus 22 Foundation because I felt that the veteran and service member community needed an organization that would take a practical approach to eradicating the suicide phenomenon and supporting the families who are immediately affected by it. Too often I have seen “nonprofit” organizations who claim to support this cause fall short. I have created a board of members who are all veterans that I trust with my life and every one of us has agreed to never take a salary for our positions as board members.
We aim to put as many donated/raised dollars to practically influential use as possible. We believe that bureaucracy is what has been the root problem that the majority of the issues in the veteran and service member community stem from and our goal is to set a higher standard of excellence and assistance than those organizations set before us.
To educate the general public of the reality of the phenomenon as well as educate servicemembers of the results that these suicidal decisions create.
We will create a care package sponsorship program so that families who have been directly affected by the military suicide phenomenon can get practical support immediately after the incident for up to 12 months with gas/grocery gift cards as well as supportive literature and other support channels.
We will open an investment account that anyone can donate to of which the principle amount will never be taken from in order to sponsor the surviving family members of the phenomenon with college scholarships on the interest alone in perpetuity.
We will purchase mixed use commercial property and utilize the leases from any organization willing to partner with us to directly fund transitory housing for transitioning servicemembers, veterans & families affected by the phenomenon alike. Please join us in our mission to support these families in their time of need and to give servicemembers and veterans the hope to continue forward in the fight against military suicide.
Dave is a Massachusetts native who served 5 years of Active Duty in the United States Army as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic from 2013-2018.
Erich Meltvedt is a director, producer, that currently lives in Orange County, California. Born in Hollywood, Erich has many commercial credits showcasing well known products that have been used all over the world.
I was a musician and artist in high school and when I realized film was a blending of both of those mediums, I rotoscoped my first lightsaber fan film (with a lot of help) and called it macaroni.
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$1,000,000
Join us as we protect
those who protect us
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