Wounded Warrior Project

[Harrydale]

the questions we should be asking.

I think ENGINEER1911 in post #12 brought up the point we all should be asking. Go back and read his post. Why indeed!

 

[7shooter]

DAV's been around a lot longer. They do a lot for vets. They just aren't as high profile as WWP. No high dollar celebrity spokesman, no glitzy TV ads, etc. My little bit of money goes to DAV.

The DAV is my #! vets organization. I donate to others and have contributed to the Wounded Warriors in the past.

 

[rwsmith]

Even if they get assistance from the government...

Many of them still need our support. The last I heard on the WWP was that they 'wasted' money that should have gone to improving the lives of veterans. Let's not treat our vets like homeless pets where we give money to dubious organizations that play on our sympathy. Our vets need and deserve the real charitable giving thingl

 

[vytoland]

let those that broke 'em, fix 'em...............and use/break NO more.....

 

[16thVACav]

If CBS (or NBC or ABC) told me the sun would rise tomorrow morning, I'd still make sure I had fresh batteries for my flashlight!

 

[gdnagle]

I guess no one knows for sure but the record keepers and they probably won't talk. Here a little article from Militarydot com. Could be a disgruntled ex or a real whistle blower.

Wounded Warrior Project Accused of Wasting Donor Money | Military.com

 

[DWalt]

The second part pf the WWP expose was on CBS news tonight. I heard part of it, but was busy doing something else, and couldn't watch it. Maybe someone else did and can report. I heard something mentioned about the IRS getting involved in an investigation of WWP, don't know what that was about.

 

[Stu1205]

What bothered me was when Trace Adkins sang "from the fields of Vietnam, to the mountains of Afghanistan" knowing that Vietnam vets are ineligible.

Bad form.

I did not know that Vietnam Vets are ineligible.
Why is that? Doesn't seem quite "charitable."
Another reason for my money to go to DAV.

Stu

 

[PatriotX]

War Dogs Making it Home provides service dogs to Vets with PTSD and TBI.

Please have a look:


War Dogs Making It Home

 

[Protected One]

I contribute to "local" WWP activities, such as hunting and fishing. I never give to a National, as that's where the $$$ drain always is.

You've got the right idea. Giving as close as you can "directly" to your intended receiver is ALWAYS the best way to avoid the corruption and waste.

 

[Protected One]

Why do private charities have to provide support to our wounded veterans? Why doesn't the US government, the VA, or the DOD take care of veteran health, emotional, and rehabilitation issues? I am honestly confused by today's ads for help for wounded veterans.

I have given my money to several assistance organizations and am wondering why these organizations exist. I am not attacking any organization or group, just simply asking, "Why?" . Also, I am not denying the need for this assistance.

Thank you

ANSWER. That would be the WORST scenario for our soldiers. Do you know anything about the VA hospitals? I believe it was President Reagan who said, The nine scariest words you can hear are "I'm from the government and I'm here to help"

 

[cowart]

The WWP sounds pretty shaky, especially when it was investigated by a former IRS expert in the CBS interview.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYWUGBSAJq8[/ame]

 

[walnutred]

When asked by people who want to donate to Veterans support, which is not often, I suggest they contact their local Veterans organizations. We all have them and while I've not done the numbers I'm confident that a higher percentage of funds given to programs run by the American Legion, VFW, AmVets or DAV actually gets used to help Veterans. As for Government programs, what percentage of government funds do you think is burned up in overhead?

 

[e3mrk]

Things wont change for Our wounded Veterans until the Government does.
It's criminal the way the Veterans Administration treats Them.
My Brother is a disabled Veteran and when He can afford to He will go to a private Doctor before putting up with the People at the V.A. I went with Him once and believe Me that was enough,I will never go there again.

 

[iouri]

After reading a lot of controversial info about WWP in the last few days I've switched my charity of choice on smile.amazon to DAV.

 

[Bill_inBouse]

Mr. Nardizzi, (head of WWP) was given $473,000 in compensation in 2014.

Sounds like he's making money off the blood and guts of Veterans to me. If you're gonna make that much, be open and above board about it.

 

[Jessie]

I don't think this has been mentioned, but ORielly is doing an investigative report on WWP sometime next week, he said.
He's seen some reports about what you're talking about and he wants to check it out.
I hope it's all wrong, but who knows?
Someone earlier mentioned " Why do these organizations exist? If the govt. did its job and really took care of the vets, none of them would be needed"
What a brilliant, responsible, COMMON SENSE plan!
After everything they've sacrificed they should want for nothing concerning service related issues.
There's absolutely no excuse for anything less!

 

[vytoland]

ANSWER. That would be the WORST scenario for our soldiers. Do you know anything about the VA hospitals? I believe it was President Reagan who said, The nine scariest words you can hear are "I'm from the government and I'm here to help"

if they cant get the job done right.....replace em with those that can.....

 

[crsides]

I read it on the internet so it must be true..... BUT, it was on MSN and they say the WWP CEO salary is $473K a yr. Many, many ex employees were quoted as to the wasted money that could have gone to improve the lives of the vets. Many complained to supervisors, and thus are ex employees.

Charlie

 

[DWalt]

I noticed that on the Republican debate this evening that the subject of corruption in the WWP was brought up as a question.