Posted on Aug 1, 2014
Which of these non-profit organizations would you give to and why?
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I'm starting a business to help wounded veterans. I have searched for days to find a non-profit organization that focuses on wounded veterans. I narrowed it down to four nonprofits. So I need your help! Which of these non profit organizations will you give to and why?
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As someone who works in the military/veteran nonprofit space for Project Sanctuary (http://www.projectsanctuary.us), I understand the mission and value of each of these organizations. Without a doubt, Fisher House is the premier nonprofit among these choices. Their mission, financials, and proven results separate them from the other organizations.
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LTC Jason Strickland
SPC P K, nice analysis with your research. Yes, the cost is just over $3,000 per family for a retreat. This year we are hosting 20 retreats so we're very busy. And, yes, it is one great therapeutic event for the whole family!
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All of them, they all do so much good in numerous ways and with different groups involved in caring for soldiers and their families.
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SGT Willie Tubbs, I appreciate your enthusiasm and desire to give back to wounded veterans. Thanks for that - as it's extremely important to serve and honor those who have sacrificed for our country.
I would like to offer two suggestions.
#1 Don't start your own non-profit. Hopefully, this doesn't sound harsh, but the reality is, you're going to be one of tens of thousands who have the same desire and drive; however, lack the necessary resources to be truly effective. Look for an organization that aligns with what you want to do and then see if you can partner in your location.
#2 Consider Project Sanctuary or our Texas-based affiliate, Healing our Heroes Project (http://www.hohproject.org) as someone to work with to achieve your desired results.
I would like to offer two suggestions.
#1 Don't start your own non-profit. Hopefully, this doesn't sound harsh, but the reality is, you're going to be one of tens of thousands who have the same desire and drive; however, lack the necessary resources to be truly effective. Look for an organization that aligns with what you want to do and then see if you can partner in your location.
#2 Consider Project Sanctuary or our Texas-based affiliate, Healing our Heroes Project (http://www.hohproject.org) as someone to work with to achieve your desired results.
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SGT Willie Tubbs
LTC Jason Strickland, first of all thank you for your feedback. I consider all suggestions beneficial to my plan of action. I'm starting a for-profit business for wounded veterans. Something like Blake Mycoskie did with TOMS. But the difference will be given a percentage towards a non-profit of choice. I may have to talk to you about Project Sanctuary and Healing our Heroes Project. Thanks once again for your comment!
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CPL Prince Humphries
SGT Willie Tubbs Both LTC Jason Strickland and I can give you insight on achieving your need to help our wounded military families. Collaboration will be key. Think about what you would need from an organization to get on board with their mission. Feel free to email me [login to see] I'll respond with my cell number. We are reaching a lot of military families and the impact has been unheard of. I want to hear from you. http://www.hohproject.org
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LTC Stephan Porter
I concur...
There are 40+K VSOs and thousands in the wounded warrior space. You could better serve the community in helping to grow the reach of those already there.
There are 40+K VSOs and thousands in the wounded warrior space. You could better serve the community in helping to grow the reach of those already there.
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They have amazing people. They helped me in so many ways. They gave me clothes so I didn't have to wear scrubs, blankets , food and they were always checking on me. I saw more of them than the medical staff. They even called to see how I was doing and if I needed anything when I got to WTU.
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I have heard all of this from multiple returning wounded. All have said, they did not know how they would have made it without the support of Wounded Warrior.
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There are others I would give to outside if these, but from your list I chose FHF as I’ve seen the good they do and they are pretty good at management and accountability!
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The Wounded Warrior Project has done a tremendous work for our fellow Disabled Veterans. Another great Veteran's Non-Profit Organization that continues to help and support our Disabled Veterans is the Disabled American Veterans of which I have been a proud lifetime member of since 2010. I devote my time to helping my fellow Disabled Veterans to the best of my ability. I created a website called Disabled Vet Assistance (http://www.disabledvetassistance.org) to help my fellow Disabled Veterans navigate to the VA Forms site to access the various forms needed for VA Disability Claims, a site that list the many Veteran's Service Organizations that are available to assist Disabled Veterans with their VA Claims and a section for Veterans to request assistance in locating a Veteran's Service Organization near them. I don't charge any fees to assist my fellow Disabled Veterans and any donations that I may receive to my website will go toward the continued work of the Disabled American Veterans.
Disabled Vet Assistance - Home
Disabled Vet Assistance is dedicated to assisting fellow Disabled Veterans with their VA claims issues
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