News Updates For 2018

July 9, 2018
Veterans Pathway to Business Success
(2552 Peters Road, Suite A, Fort Pierce, FL 34945)
Gives first grant of $25,000 to Colonel of Hope, Inc.
Founder and President, Ken Rathje, receives donation from Corey Clive, fellow veteran. “This money will enable our company to start helping Vets”, says Ken from his office in New York.  He commented on the fact that Vets need help transitioning to civilian life, and combining weekend training and certifications, as well as an ongoing life coach program, will help many.
 
August 22, 2018
Colonel of Hope, Inc. announces location for first veteran weekend.
Fellow Board Director and business owner, Kevin Peach, offered his offices in Washington, D.C. to host the first weekend. “Not a stranger to disaster response and recovery work, Kevin was raised, and has worked for years, with a selfless service approach to helping others. His keen sense of how to start a new organization has helped the Colonel of Hope get the company moving and this is just another example of this help”, Ken Rathje, Founder and President mentions.
 
September 19, 2018
Colonel of Hope, Inc. adopts it’s new logo Fellow Board Director and combat hardened former Department of Navy Retiree Buster Tate found a unique way to portray what Colonel of Hope, Inc. is all about. “Providing hope and future is key for veterans.” His own transition from the Navy into a civilian role as COO of Foster Web Marketing in Fairfax, VA has given him much to discuss with veterans.
 
Oct 12, 2018
Colonel of Hope, Inc. launches their website. Volunteer Director of IT, Matt Tate, is quoted as saying “ This website will enhance our delivery platform and act as a vehicle to help Vets transition.”