Eric's upbringing in a military family had a profound impact on his life. He was greatly influenced by his father's work as a Clinical and Neuropsychologist in the Air Force. Eric's personal experiences of facing health challenges, including leukemia and depression, gave him a deep understanding of the importance of mental health support.
In 2012, Eric founded The Veterans™ Connection, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans™ access their entitled benefits. He recognized the complexities that veterans™ faced in obtaining assistance and felt motivated to do more. Eric's health journey led him to discover the transformative power of the Ketogenic diet, which inspired him to help others optimize their well-being. He became a Certified Health Coach and Certified Ketogenic Coach, committing himself to empowering others to improve their health.
The COVID-19 pandemic heightened Eric's awareness of the rising suicide rates among veterans™ and first responders, leading to a refocus of The Veterans™ Connection on mental health and suicide prevention for these groups.
As a public figure, my mission is to make an impact in every action I take, better people's lives, contribute to mental health support, reduce suicide rates, and inspire individuals to live healthier lives. With dedication, empathy, and collaboration, I believe we can create a world where everyone thrives and experiences genuine well-being.
Welcome to 22 Salute™ Spirits & Coffee, where each sip you take supports a noble cause. We are more than a brand; we are a community that values and celebrates Veterans™ and first responders. Our selection of high-quality beverages is designed to cater to the taste of discerning connoisseurs, while also honoring those who serve our nation.
Experience the silkiness of our premium vodka, distinguished in its class, filtered over 22 times for an unrivaled smoothness. Each filtration represents a salute to the heroes we lose daily to suicide, making each sip a tribute to their memory.
We invite you to discover the recent addition to our remarkable spirits line-up: our ultra-premium bourbon whiskey. A harmonious blend of Mission Figs and Madagascar Vanilla Beans, our bourbon offers an extraordinarily smooth and delightful tasting experience that will surprise even the most seasoned whiskey aficionados.
Along with our spirit offerings, we proudly present our unique collection of 12 Veteran-crafted specialty coffees. Taste the distinctive flavors of our Organic South Texas Mesquite Smoked coffee or explore our new range of 9 organic, high-altitude specialty coffees. This range offers an array of both blends and single-origin coffees, each created with meticulous attention to detail and quality.
At 22 Salute™ Spirits & Coffee, we believe in giving back. A portion of our profits is donated to The Veterans™ Connection™ (TVC), a devoted nonprofit organization that provides support in mental health, suicide prevention, and community services. Every purchase you make helps us fulfill our mission: "Uplifting Heroes, One Sip at a Time."
Our mission at The Veteran Connection (TVC) is to ensure every Veteran who served our country is provided resources for mental health, PTSD, and suicide prevention. We are a reliable non-profit organization who is focused on serving our Military Veterans™ suffering from mental health challenges and helping them make a smooth transition back into society.
TVC strives to also provide access to quality recreational activities that help rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit, and empower those in need to reach their full potential!
Veterans have served us with courage, honor, and sacrifice….. Now it’s our turn to return the favor and help them lead honorable lives.
There are many fine organizations that assist Veterans in our country today. So what separates us from the other organizations you might ask?
First of all, we operate on a simple strategy. TVC takes a whole holistic approach to veteran and first responder mental health and suicide prevention in programs directly benefitting our Veterans™. Our core values include respect for all, restoring the self-respect and dignity of our Veterans™, and improving the physical, emotional and spiritual conditions of our Veterans
The Veterans Connection™ has been proudly utilizing Sending Love to Vets™ as our key fundraising platform for all our events. We're grateful that you can support us in several ways: by visiting sendinglovetovets.com, texting "Sending Love" to +1 (346) 220-3385, or donating directly through our website at https://www.theveteransconnection.org/donate/. Each of these options provide a significant opportunity to contribute towards enhancing the lives of our esteemed veterans. Your generosity has made a profound difference and we're excited to continue this journey with you. As we stand strong in our mission, let's together send love to our veterans, because they truly deserve it.
• All living U.S. Military Veterans are included. (Except those who have been dishonorably discharged)
• Provide personal assistance, for those that require help.
• Educational resources to help Veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.
TVC focuses on a four phase approach to help improve Veteran quality of life
CONNECT - TVC helps Veterans™ find meaningful connections within a community that want to help provide a feeling of belonging, safety, and accountability.
EMPOWER - TVC strives to help Veterans™ meet basic needs like food, housing, transportations and child care etc. to minimize excessive distress.
ALIGN - TVC helps Veterans™ access vetted alternative healing solutions that develop and maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
THRIVE - TVC provides Veterans™ with access to programs that can help toward career, vocational and financial growth.
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If you’re going through struggles, know that you’re still here because you have a purpose. Finding your ‘Why’ through the struggles and sharing your experiences may one day motivate others to find their own purpose. Purchase Boundless Success with Eric Ranks on Amazon, or purchase an autographed copy using the Store link in the top menu. For questions or interview opportunities, click ‘Contact Me Now’ below.
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