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Report: Little Given Back by 6 Veterans Charities
Military.com ^ | June 7, 2013 | Bryant Jordan

Posted on 06/07/2013 6:47:06 AM PDT by DJ Taylor

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To: dread78645; Steve Newton
I recommend Silver Star Families of America for consideration when seeking a worthy charity to support. Freeper Steve Newton does an amazing job with minimal resources. They can be located here:

Silver Star Families

21 posted on 06/07/2013 7:54:47 AM PDT by RobertClark (My shrink just killed himself - he blamed me in his note!)
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To: SkyDancer

I fell for the crying relatives,which I usually don’t. WWP
won’t get another dime from me! I like the Fisher House
and the Gary Sinise Foundation.


22 posted on 06/07/2013 8:00:25 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: dread78645

Thanks for the link.


23 posted on 06/07/2013 8:09:39 AM PDT by Bruce Kurtz
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To: headstamp 2

It really is a good one to give to, headstamp2. I have seen the state of the art Fisher House at the Charlie Norwood VAMC and it is fantastic! The hospitalized veterans and active duty are so grateful to have their loved ones close and it does help the healing process.
Because “Family love is good medicine”.


24 posted on 06/07/2013 8:17:02 AM PDT by ruesrose (The Anchor Holds)
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To: Williams

re: never contribute to those very compelling calls you get from supposed police and fireman funds.

Aside from most of these being scams, the fact is, in my community, the firemen and police have incredibly strong unions, and most of these employees are making big bucks in excess of over $100,000 a year. They can afford to pay for their own parties.


25 posted on 06/07/2013 8:24:18 AM PDT by Nevadan
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To: Dr. Ursus

They talk other people into giving things like mobile chairs then claim credit for giving them to vets.


26 posted on 06/07/2013 8:29:47 AM PDT by SkyDancer (Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
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To: RobertClark

Thanks Robert

We have some great volunteers.

AND 97 cents of every dollar goes to our wounded, ill and injured


27 posted on 06/07/2013 9:10:33 AM PDT by Steve Newton (And the Wolves will learn what we have shown before-We love our sheep we dogs of war. Vaughn)
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To: SkyDancer

Do you have proof of that accusation?


28 posted on 06/07/2013 11:51:30 AM PDT by pacpam (action=consequence and applies in all cases - friend of victory)
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To: pacpam
Do the research I did when checking out veteran charities.

Start here. http://www.helpindianavets.com/wounded-warriors-is-a-fraud/

29 posted on 06/07/2013 11:59:21 AM PDT by SkyDancer (Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
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To: SkyDancer

WWP
I started with what you linked then went directly to WWP financial statement, which I have cut and pasted.
We contributed from the beginning when they were giving out backpacks at the hospital and now contribute $19/mo. I’m statisfied they don’t abuse the public who donate.


WWP continuously strives to keep administrative and fundraising costs associated with the operation of WWP as low as possible. Based on our fiscal year 2012 audited financial statements ending September 30, 2012, 81.6 percent of total expenditures went to provide services and programs for Wounded Warriors and their families.

WWP is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. WWP’s federal ID number for donations is 20-2370934. View IRS Determination Letter.


30 posted on 06/07/2013 2:06:18 PM PDT by pacpam (action=consequence and applies in all cases - friend of victory)
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To: pacpam

Before I contribute my hard earned money to any organization I check them out. The Wounded Warrior’s outfit is a scam. Thanks for your input.


31 posted on 06/07/2013 2:11:02 PM PDT by SkyDancer (Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
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