Donate Tickets to Those Who Served
Donating your tickets to our law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics is easy. Just read over this page. The directions and links to donate are below.
What is 1st Tix
Who We Serve
How Attending Events Helps
We know that strong family bonds and community support are essential tools for 1st responders as they navigate through their dangerous and often traumatic professions. Positive social support buffers against stress and is associated with better psychological and physical functioning. Attending events initiates positive social interactions helping to foster and maintain meaningful relationships. Having a strong social network also protects against isolating tendencies which can increase depression and anxiety symptoms.
1st Tix offers such a diverse range of events that it is easy and appealing for 1st responders to use our services, regardless of age or physical ability. We make it possible for retired responders to take their grandchildren to Disney on Ice, for a family to enjoy an afternoon together cheering on their local team or to experience to magic of the Nutcracker ballet. Vet Tix offers multiple tickets allowing 1st responders to go with family and other responders. Repeated experiences at a range of events helps veterans build a better social structure, both within their families and their communities. The overall result is a higher quality of life.
Why do our Donors Love Us?
1st Tix enriches 1st responders' lives, but we are also a benefit to donors. Since 1st Tix is part of Veteran Tickets Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit foundation, individual ticket holders and businesses can receive tax deductions for their donations.
The 1st Tix system is transparent. We are independently GAAP audited and have been at 96.5% to program or above each year. Venues, artists, teams know that their tickets are used by 1st responders. Our verification system ensures that only qualified people get access to tickets and discounts. We provide easy methods to donate shipped, will-call, print at home, or mobile delivery, with complete tracking along the process.
Spotlight Donor Feedback
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"Vet Tix is a great organization to work with because they are very well organized and make sure that the tickets donated are being put in the right hands. Although we have a pretty good grasp on the military community in San Diego, Vet Tix helps us reach other service members we may not have reached. Vet Tix is part of our Charity Ticket Program in which many of our tickets are donated to military and first responder communities. I was very impressed on how organized Vet Tix is with the fact that they have every recipients name, address, and track their redemption on if their tickets are being used or not. Vet Tix is great to work with and we are looking forward to great 2015 season.
MIA TARAVELLA
COORDINATOR, MILITARY AFFAIRS"
MIA TARAVELLA
COORDINATOR, MILITARY AFFAIRS"
If you have previously donated tickets, please use your donor portal, or contact your rep directly via email.
Feedback
Keith says:
wow, Wow, WOW! Thanks 1st Tix and San Jose Sharks! Row 11 between the Blue Line and the Goal where the Sharks attack twice! Bonus 1: My son, who has normally left to go home to San Diego, is still here and sharing the game with me. Bonus 2: 1:00pm puck drop means we’ll be home for our traditional Coney Islands and Ice Cream Sundaes. Bonus 3: We were able to watch the Warriors pull off the win in Charlotte. Bonus 4: Sharks scored 3 goals so free Tacos for everyone in attendance. BONUS 5: Sharks win in a
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Christine says:
Thank you for your generous donation of comedy show tickets for our first responder community. Your thoughtful support gives these dedicated individuals a chance to step away from the demands of their work, share some laughter, and enjoy a well-deserved night out. We truly appreciate your kindness and your recognition of the sacrifices first responders make every day. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference
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