Wounded Warrior Project keeps 40%

[davsel]

It's been known for a while, but often people who point it out get bashed for not supporting DVs.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3419597/Wounded-Warrior-Project-accused-wasting-donor-money-parties.html

The Wounded Warrior Project, the nation's most recognizable veteran's charity, has been accused by dozens of former employers of wasting donor money on parties and events instead of recovery programs for veterans. Former employees of the Wounded Warrior Project have spoken out about their concern that the charity is straying from its mission.

Many of the former staffers said the organization has become more focused on raising money than serving wounded veterans, according to a CBS News investigation.

[Ah Pook]

I have seen the same type threads on the WWP every year for the last three years. No surprise.

There are local nonprofits that I would/have gladly send money to, that actually help vets.

[Aloha_Shooter]

WWP helps vets. It just seems they help themselves (a LOT) while doing so. I was very disappointed but not terribly surprised when this kind of information surfaced. It's always worth checking out who you give your money to and making sure it's spent the way you want.

[BPTactical]

Add this to their stance on veterans owning firearms.

[ColoradoTJ]

My organization that employs me is big into giving back to the community and United Way. I remember my first year working here and our bosses wanted 100% participation. I remember when the United Way rep pulled up in a 7 series BMW car. We all listened to her presentation and I kindly gave the direct deposit slip back to her (and so did most of the employees). She looked shocked and was probably told that full participation would be happening. When you come to me asking for money, don't drive a 3x nicer car than what most people have in the parking lot (all in our parking lot that day).

That night I learned that my other half used to work for United Way for about 6 months before she quit. The waste was just crazy, and most of the management drove luxury cars. That is a small problem for me. I really do not care if you have a nice car or how one spends their personal money, but damn...drive a modest car when begging for money.

I do like helping out with community projects and those sorts of things (painting houses, building, clean up...etc). One of the coolest ones I ever did was this club that restored old trolley cars. They were very appreciative of all our help. We installed 12 poles for their cars electricity. Another one was we would take all the bucket trucks up to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and hang all the Christmas lights and then remove them a couple months later. That was always a good time.

[Irving]

While we're on the subject, I'll give blood to Bonfils again when I can write it off on my taxes.

[Skip]

This is why I switched to the Semper Fi Fund back in 2011.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...8#.VqovQLLruUk


I'm not sure if there is something similar for Army and Air Force, but check around.

WW is run by a bunch of Liberal politicians but not all charities are. Had a similar experience with a Christian aid organization/charity that I gave to for years. Found another one that isn't staffed by greedy Libtards.

[Bmac]

What is the average for this kind of charity?

That's the question I would like answered. Non-profit doesn't mean everyone donates time and resources, but a 60/40 split seems a bit exsessive.

[JohnnyEgo]

This was the thing I hated most about the Corps. The forced participation in the combined federal campaign united way crap. We were forced to give to organizations we wouldnt want our money to go to. I remember when I finally told them no. Needless to say NO doesnt go over well in the military. Im pretty sure after the fall out, someone up the chain gave money in my name. It should be illegal to strong arm your subordinates. (im sure it is)

alot of these organizations support charities that I would not want my money going to.

Same situation here. I stopped giving to the United Way when they stopped supporting the Boy Scouts in the mid 90s. Did not make my command very happy that I wouldn't participate. My current employer used to want 100% participation as well, and would tell our line workers that they would get things like pizza parties for 100% participation. On one occasion when it was made clear to me that I was the only person holding my unit back from a 'pizza party' for not donating to the United Way, I responded by ordering 20 pizzas from Dominos and having them delivered to our floor. I was not highly thought of that year, but I was never again strong-armed into making a donation.

Curiously enough, my employer has backed off of the United Way push considerably over the last eight years or so. I don't remember our last pledge drive or the last time anyone was asked to be a 'United Way Liaison'. I think the company just makes a donation on behalf of the workers now, instead of soliciting individual contributions. They now have a much better program where they will match your individual giving to a legally recognized charity of your choice. Which would not be Wounded Warriors for me.

[StagLefty]

Thanks for the link HBAR , happy to see the Denver Rescue Mission does a 79% return to the homeless. Plus they do a lot to of long term to help people get back on their feet.
They even said in one of their news letters that corner handouts do not help the problem.