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CBS story on Wounded warrior Project

KathyPet — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:48:27 GMT

After watching this story they will certainLy not get another penny out of me. They only spend 60% of their donation income on services for the vets they claim to be helping. That is extremely low compared to other charities that help our vets. Watch where your charity money goes folks. Charity Navigator is a good website to check on the charities you support.

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JustJazzmom — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:59:30 GMT

Yes, it was eye opening to hear this. Also be on the look out for 'similar sounding charities' making calls to your phone too.

I remember during the Holidays those Wounded Warrior commercials on TV-- they ranked IMO with the animal abuse commercials (tug at your heartstrings). I changed the channel when either of those commercials came on.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:02:58 GMT

I've heard this about this organization for quite some time. I wouldn't donate to them.

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3cupcakes — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:07:29 GMT

@KathyPet Absolutely shameful. I completely agree & it's some other veteran charity from now on for me.

The $3. million "bonding exercise" just about did me in when I think of all the veterans who could really use those funds!

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:10:13 GMT

I like to donate to charities that benefit veterans. I am comfortable giving money to Warrior Canine Connection. They train labradors and golden retrievers that are given free of charge to veterans who are physically and/or emotionally challenged. It is truly heartwarming to see the bond of love and trust between the dogs and their warriors.

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MaggieMack — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:21:03 GMT

I didn't see it, so I read it online. Here's the link:

CBS Story

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MaggieMack — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:23:59 GMT

Sad, this was one of the charities I was adding to my giving this year. Rethinking that now. What happens to people when they have an unlimited supply of other peoples' money to spend? It reminds me of those IRS and other agency parties from a couple of years ago. SMH.

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GCR18 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:32:47 GMT

I heard about this. It's awful.

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Noel7 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:32:47 GMT

Oh, no 😞

I had heard bad things about them, too. I was hoping it wasn't true, but I am not surprised.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:04:05 GMT

this is a bit upsetting to hear. we have lost some family members and close friends this past year and for a few of them this was their charity of choice in lieu of flowers. i know my mom has donated hundreds of dollars to this charity in 2015.

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kdgn — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:09:33 GMT

When my son said something last year about this group and his refusal to support them.....

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sunshine45 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:11:16 GMT

@KathyPet wrote:
After watching this story they will certainLy not get another penny out of me. They only spend 60% of their donation income on services for the vets they claim to be helping. That is extremely low compared to other charities that help our vets. Watch where your charity money goes folks. Charity Navigator is a good website to check on the charities you support.

on charity navigator they have an overall 84.5.....is that considered bad?

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brii — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:11:46 GMT

How disappointing...

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blackhole99 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:14:14 GMT

There should be some way the public could donate time and or money directly to the wounded soldiers. Why do people think you need someone with an MBA to coordinate and distribute funds, they most always end up legally lining their own pockets with the donations.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:14:18 GMT

I've heard about the misuse of donations for this charity and many, many others.

I'm not going to feel guilty for donating to them, or other charities, or the man on the street.

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MaggieMack — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:42:59 GMT

For reference, Charity Navigator gives American Cancer Society a 76 and the Red Cross an 80.

Shriners and St. Jude's Hospitals are both 88.

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Noel7 — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:52:40 GMT

@MaggieMack wrote:
For reference, Charity Navigator gives American Cancer Society a 76 and the Red Cross an 80.

Shriners and St. Jude's Hospitals are both 88.

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@MaggieMack

My Dad was a Shriner. He worked hard for years with them so children could receive free treatment, no charge for anything.

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Melania — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:51:01 GMT

This has been known for awhile.

They are disgusting.

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Lila Belle — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:09:45 GMT

I posted about this a while ago.

They only distribute 60% of monies collected. Shameful.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:11:07 GMT

@KathyPet wrote:
After watching this story they will certainLy not get another penny out of me. They only spend 60% of their donation income on services for the vets they claim to be helping. That is extremely low compared to other charities that help our vets. Watch where your charity money goes folks. Charity Navigator is a good website to check on the charities you support.

Interesting, I was wondering about this. Thank you for the information! Very deceiving, imo.