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VANITY: Need suggestions on military organizations worth donating to
12/25/2012 | Myself

Posted on 12/25/2012 3:35:16 PM PST by rlmorel

Over the years, my wife and I have taken this time of year to make donations to various organizations. My wife has generally chosen different avenues to help than I have (in the civilian sector locally) since I tend to choose organizations dedicated to helping the military (the exception being the Salvation Army) such as the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, The Wounded Warrior Project, etc. (I was a brat and served myself, so I prefer giving to those types of organizations)

One of the organizations I have given money to over the years is the USO, and for personal reasons, I have decided to contribute elsewhere.

Can any Freepers suggest any other organizations they have given to that do a good job of getting assistance to those who need it in our military community? I am particularly interested in those that have low overhead and pass a higher portion of donations on to those in need.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans; Society
KEYWORDS: assistance; donate; military
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To: mickie

Your very welcome.

And yes, I have heard many things about the WWP. I probably should not say.

The Silver Star Families is a great org. They never leave anyone behind. They even send prayer blankets to our dying vets.


61 posted on 12/25/2012 10:11:57 PM PST 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: rlmorel

Oh me too. I remember back in the 70’s I was working for one of the United Way charities. My boss and I were so excited that we saved them money from our budget. I took the saved money to their office and right in the middle of the lobby they dressed me down in front of everyone and told me if we did not spend that money(every cent), our budget would be cut the next year. How’s that for encouragement? (sarc) I was so embarrassed and humiliated. That was the end of United Way for me. Never again.

The head of the Red Cross can take a big pay cut with what she/he makes.


62 posted on 12/25/2012 10:13:24 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: rlmorel

VFW - Unmet Needs. They help the families of active duty military. I know how tough that can be on soldier’s pay.


63 posted on 12/25/2012 10:14:42 PM PST by Vietnam Vet From New Mexico (If you don't want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.)
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To: rlmorel

Oh yes. Only about 10 cents on the dollar went to the actual benefit of the charity where as the other 90 cents went to them.


64 posted on 12/25/2012 10:16:37 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: cll

We are in the process of donating one of our old cars to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.


65 posted on 12/25/2012 10:18:18 PM PST by nutmeg
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To: rlmorel

US NAVY VETERANS ASSOCIATION. Extreme Example of fraud. Knew this John Cody a$$hole before he became Bobby Thompson. His bogus charity scammed $200,000,000.00 from well intended donors like George W. Bush. Story link: http://www.charitywatch.org/articles/US_Navy_Veterans_Association.html


66 posted on 12/25/2012 10:29:07 PM PST by Broker ( America now a penal colony; slave or steward?)
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To: Broker

That son of a bitch. Reading that made my blood boil.


67 posted on 12/26/2012 3:34:21 AM PST by rlmorel (1793 French Jacobins and 2012 American Liberals have a lot in common.)
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To: rlmorel

Cody was wanted earlier for espionage by the FBI before being nabbed on this. Strange due. Search FBI most wanted.


68 posted on 12/26/2012 8:00:02 AM PST by Broker ( America now a penal colony; slave or steward?)
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To: rlmorel

In war and peace the AER does great work on every Army installation in the world.....http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/


69 posted on 12/26/2012 8:10:11 AM PST by csmusaret (I will give Obama credit for one thing- he is living proof that familiarity breeds contempt.)
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