Here We Go Again: ‘WOUNDED WARRIOR’ CHARITY FIGHTS—TO GET RICH, Your thoughts?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:17:04 -0400

Over the years, since the Wounded Warrior Project has grown, it has been reported what started as a good charity for wounded vets, has turned into a money maker for the CEO and his staff. I don't know if this is true or not. It's alarming to me these reports keep surfacing. Clink on the link to read the latest.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/06/08/vet-charity-s-new-fight-to-waste-your-cash.html

‘Wounded Warrior’ Charity Fights—To Get Rich

The Wounded Warrior Project’s CEO wants charity execs to get a big-league salary without worries about high overhead—and he’s not shy about selling donor info.

Response by SGT Kevin Brown made Jun 10 at 2015 11:39 PM

SGT Kevin Brown — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 23:39:13 -0400

I am not going to defend their actions (or at least the actions of some of the higher ups in the company) but as a charity as a whole I still support them. I am a wounded warrior project alumni and they have stood behind my family and I for the last half a decade. They call regularly, send invitations to a variety of events, seminars, treatment options and challenges. When I don't need them they check up and provide some good conversation. When I do, they are there and have went above and beyond to help my family and I through our transition.

WWP, like the VA, is corrupt in areas and could use some serious overhaul in those areas, however, the mission as a whole and the people are just, right and care.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jun 11 at 2015 1:22 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 01:22:17 -0400

I think over the years, their overhead has grown. I think many others don't like that. I think they still do good things. But, I know many veterans do not think so.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Jun 11 at 2015 10:03 AM

SSG James Arlington — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:03:27 -0400

Those advertisements or PSA's, whatever you call them, certainly pull on one's heartstrings.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Oct 29 at 2015 5:36 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 17:36:14 -0400

Where do you deposit your charitable donations? I prefer the Salvation Army over the Red Cross. My experience with both organizations in Vietnam biased my view. My shock at the salaries paid to their executives (Salvation Army very little, Red Cross extravagant) solidified my bias towards the Salvation Army. Well, here we go again. I found this article and it appears accurate. (The author even apologizes for earlier errors in reporting). I suggest that we all take a step back and confirm or deny these reports conclusively before supporting Wounded Warriors. Yes, their mission statement tugs at the heart strings and I'm sure they can dredge up a beneficiary or two to make you cry. But these are some serious charges...
http://www.theconservativewatercooler.com/wounded-warrior-project-padding-their-own-pockets-or-helping-vets-update/

Wounded Warrior Project: Padding Their Own Pockets or Helping Vets??? (UPDATE) -

The Wounded Warrior Project is not what you perceive them to be, based on their OWN tax reports, they make more in profits than what goes to Veterans...