Posted on May 6, 2015
SPC Chad Kolod
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A few months ago I was released due to an injury. Now, the process of getting out was pretty tiring, but I can say that once I was out everyone has been very helpful. I have recently met a few fellow veterans who had some very harsh things to do about the Wounded Warrior Project. They have been nothing but helpful to me. I get emailed reminders of upcoming events and have even contacted me to see how my transition was going. Most of the complaints I have heard were from people who say they never "get" anything from WWP. What are you expecting to get? The only thing I ever contacted them about was help finding a computer to borrow for school. I was told by a contact at the WWP they didn't have computers to loan out, but they immediately got me in touch with an organization who sent me a tablet to use for my book and slideshows. Not a computer but anything is more than nothing. I am sure other experiences are different than mine, what does everyone think?
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Capt Current Operations Officer (S 3)
I just came across this article: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/12/08/wounded-warriors-project-a-legal-scam/

It talks about how everything they do is contracted out and the officers each have a salary of 100k - 300k. It also talks about how out of all the funds that are donated only ~10% reach the wounded warriors.

This really bothers me because I know my wife and I have done fundraisers and donated to the WWP. Does this affect how you will donate? or where you will donate? Do you actually research the non-profits that you donate to?

I know I dont, but this will definitely make me start.

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