What services/programs would you like to see available to veterans and/or their families?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 May 2015 16:15:10 -0400

I am in the exploratory phase of forming a 501c3 to serve Veterans and/or families of veterans in ways that are either unavailable or insufficiently available now. What programs or services would you like to see? Feel free to think outside the box.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 23 at 2015 4:15 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sat, 23 May 2015 16:15:53 -0400

Those would be a great start!

Response by CPT Bruce Rodgers made May 23 at 2015 4:17 PM

CPT Bruce Rodgers — Sat, 23 May 2015 16:17:51 -0400

My biggest issue when I came home was making my home handicap ready

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 23 at 2015 4:39 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 23 May 2015 16:39:48 -0400

First I want to see their Income and Expense statements. Some foundations are raking a lot of money with little to show for it.

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 23 at 2015 7:24 PM

PFC Tuan Trang — Sat, 23 May 2015 19:24:47 -0400

Wounded Warrior.

Response by PO1 John Miller made May 23 at 2015 10:47 PM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 23 May 2015 22:47:01 -0400

A lot of veterans are motorcycle riders. Some of them can no longer ride due to injuries such as missing limbs. I think it would be awesome if there was a charity who could help convert their existing bikes into trikes or get the veteran a new trike.

I know that if I ever had to stop riding my Harley Road King, I'd get a trike just so I could continue to get the wind in my face and continue the feel of the rumble of a Harley Davidson.

Response by SGT Lawrence Corser made May 23 at 2015 10:55 PM

SGT Lawrence Corser — Sat, 23 May 2015 22:55:35 -0400

WWP should be excluded for the dealings and actual news reports. I have heard great stuff out of team RWB. I am currently supporting Iron Apparel who are selling shirts that give 100% of proceeds to the PTSD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 7:07 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 07:07:44 -0400

I would pool their resources. Look at the CFC book and work to combine the efforts of all the Veteran focus organizations. That would have a greater impact than the 3 pages of orgs asking for your donations.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 10:51 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 10:51:49 -0400

I agree, I often question the financial integrity of some of these entities. The funding and also alterior motives of some individuals within these organizations really are questionable. There are so many programs that slap on a title including the word "vets" and greatly benefit from that title. I just want these organizations to be honest and upfront. That is all.

Response by SPC Eddie Espejo made May 24 at 2015 11:05 AM

SPC Eddie Espejo — Sun, 24 May 2015 11:05:27 -0400

simple housing for those who are desperately in need. I feel since theres a war on everything might as well be a war on homelessness and some way to get our vets off the streets.

Response by CPO Sam Gilliland made May 24 at 2015 2:51 PM

CPO Sam Gilliland — Sun, 24 May 2015 14:51:26 -0400

All of these statements are false about WWP. You want to see where their money goes, their tax statements are located on their website for you to see. They are one of the most transparent organizations out there. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission/financials.aspx

Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is committed to sound fiscal responsibility. We are proud of our organization and the incredible impact we have on the lives of the warriors, caregivers and families we serve.

Response by SGT Brian Richardson made Jun 10 at 2015 7:51 AM

SGT Brian Richardson — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:51:15 -0400

I have heard (but do not have first hand knowledge) it is difficult to run non-profits in this space because of all the competition for donations/funding. Have you experienced that?

Response by SPC Russell Padgett made Jan 12 at 2016 4:37 PM

SPC Russell Padgett — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:37:30 -0500

Three Hots and a Cot- giving shelter to vets in Birmingham, Al area

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 4 at 2016 2:10 AM

Maj John Bell — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:10:22 -0500

I'd like to see preferential hiring of spouses for on base jobs.

Response by SPC L.t. Fox made Apr 24 at 2019 10:17 PM

SPC L.t. Fox — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:17:58 -0400

Adoption!!!!