Anyone notice Veterans Organizations fall short?

2019-12-18T22:56:52-05:00

Ever notice that veterans Organizations that claim to help Veterans mostly just offer Counseling and Claims assistance and not much else in the way of really needed help such as Wounded Warrior Project, American Legion, DAV and VFW. They rake in Millions of dollars and yet only offer these minor services. Really makes you wonder where the rest of that money goes.

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Dec 18 at 2019 11:51 PM

2019-12-18T23:51:31-05:00

The MOPH had some real issues with this years ago. But if I recall correctly, the incoming new National Commander of the MOPH got all kinds of push-back from certain sectors within the organization when he tried to do something about it.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 18 at 2019 11:53 PM

2019-12-18T23:53:44-05:00

You can pull their financials and see. https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Foundation/Financial-Statements-2015-2016-Audit.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20170322T164334Z

Financial-Statements-2015-2016-Audit.pdf

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Dec 19 at 2019 12:10 AM

2019-12-19T00:10:18-05:00

You can read about the MOPH scandal here:
https://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/purple-heart-vet-sues-retaliation-blowing-whistle-alleged/story?id=11835190

Purple Heart Vet Sues for Retaliation After Blowing Whistle on Alleged Corruption, Money...

A decorated Army colonel is suing the Military Order of the Purple Heart after he said the veterans organization for soldiers wounded in combat turned on him after he blew the whistle on alleged corruption and wasteful spending among the top brass. Ret. Col. Henry Cook III alleges that after he spoke out in an ABC News investigation, he was wrongly removed from his position as the National Commander.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 19 at 2019 10:23 AM

2019-12-19T10:23:40-05:00

In their defense, they were created in generations past to address an issue that technology has just about eliminated. Facebook is the new Legion Hall..

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 12:32 PM

2019-12-19T12:32:52-05:00

What exactly is it that you expect them to do? They run on limited funding from donations. The best they can do is get people to money/resources they need and lobby congress for better resources/funding. The VA and federal government have a wealth of funding and assistance programs available for people in need (including veterans) and the biggest disconnect is getting that money to people in need. Non profit organizations are required to show all their expenses. You can request their tax returns if you really want to dig into specifically where the money goes. If you just want to find a charity that you like, Charity Navigator gives a breakdown of all the expenses of all non profits and even grades them on their financial responsibility and effect.