To whom it may concern;

My name is Rick Gray and I have a vision.  A vision of a country where people who make mistakes aren’t just locked up and forgotten about.  Men and women who are children in adult bodies suffering from primarily addiction issues but more importantly heart sickness.  I am more than qualified to speak of such things as I myself was incarcerated in the Kansas Department of Corrections in 1993.  Due to the grace and mercy of my God, and the fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, I have not found it necessary to drink, do any drug or go back to jail or prison since.  I am a Volunteer in Corrections at Missouri Eastern Correctional Facility and I have been taking NA meetings into the prison system for 11 years.  I am also a General Contractor in St. Louis Missouri doing mostly rehab work and some remodeling for the past 6 years.  I have 10 years of construction experience.  In addition I have been to New Orleans 5 times in the past 2 years helping with the Katrina Relief effort.  The desire of my heart and my vision combines aspects of all of these experiences and is outlined in my Business Plan attached.  It was suggested by my pastor to just share my vision with as many people as possible and let God do the rest.  So, I humbly ask you to read the proposal and consider how you may help or be involved in some capacity.  While I know that this concept is not new, I am assured that the most important difference is that myself and others who will be involved in the training have been there.  These guys listen and respond to former inmates and give a credibility that otherwise would not be present.  Thank you for taking the time to consider this matter.  It is of great importance that this vision comes to pass.

Blessings,
Rick Gray

Arrowhead Contracting
1561 Paradise Valley dr.
High Ridge MO. 63046
314-566-1840