Posted on Jun 10, 2015
Here We Go Again: ‘WOUNDED WARRIOR’ CHARITY FIGHTS—TO GET RICH, Your thoughts?
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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
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/06/08/vet-charity-s-new-fight-to-waste-your-cash.html
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 4
Those advertisements or PSA's, whatever you call them, certainly pull on one's heartstrings.
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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.
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COL Charles Williams, just like the VA, I think they have been great with me, but a lot don't think they're worth a hoot. I guess it depends on who you are and where you live.
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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.
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.
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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/
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...
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CPT Jack Durish, I too donate to the Salvation Army. In 1967, I was in the Detroit, Michigan fair grounds, with the 187th Inf. We were there for the Detroit riots. The first day a Red Cross truck came in selling Coke. They wanted 25 cents for a small cup of hot Coke. The next day the Salvation Army came with two 18 wheelers with anything you might need. It was all free. It was sponsored by the Police Officers Wives Association, and the Salvation Army. Needless to say, the Coke truck never came back. I have always donated to them since 1968.
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