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Which veterans groups will get money Donald Trump raised on debate night?
http://www.cbsnews.com ^ | January 29, 2016 | REENA FLORES

Posted on 01/31/2016 7:29:57 PM PST by NKP_Vet

Twenty-two veterans organizations are about to receive a hefty infusion of cash, thanks to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his long-simmering fight with Fox News.

The GOP front-runner, who hosted his own event in Des Moines, Iowa after boycotting the Republican debate just three miles down the road, announced Thursday that he had raised $6 million to donate to veterans groups. Trump donated $1 million of his own money to the cause.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 2016election; 22groups; election2016; elections; events; iowa; newyork; none; trump; veterans; veteransrally; vets
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Here's the full list of veterans organizations Trump singled out for donations:

American Hero Adventures in Eugene, OR

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust in Cold Spring, KY

Fisher House Foundation in Rockville, MD

Folds of Honor in Owasso, Oklahoma

Homes for our Troops in Taunton, MA

America's Warriors in El Reno, OK

Hope for the Warriors in Annandale, VA

K9 for Warriors in Ponte Vedra, FL

Liberty House in Manchester, NH

Mulberry Street Veterans Shelter in Des Moines, IA

Seal Foundation in Virginia Beach, VA

Operation Homefront in Quincy, MA

Partners for Patriots in Liberty, TN

Projects for Patriots in Sioux City, IA

Puppy Jake in Des Moines, IA

Racing for Heroes in Mill Hall, PA

Support Siouxland Soldiers in Sioux City, IA

Task Force Dagger Foundation in McKinney, TX

The Green Beret Foundation in San Antonio, TX

Veterans Airlift Command in St. Louis Park, MN

Warriors for Freedom in Stillwater, OK

22Kill in Dallas, TX

PS: Good see that uber scam artists Wounded Warrior Project is not included in the list.

1 posted on 01/31/2016 7:29:57 PM PST by NKP_Vet
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To: NKP_Vet

Thanks for posting and agree completely!!


2 posted on 01/31/2016 7:31:12 PM PST by datura (Proud Infidel)
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To: NKP_Vet

Is the Wounded Warrior Project really that bad? don’t know anything about their operations.


3 posted on 01/31/2016 7:32:31 PM PST by txnativegop (Tired of liberals, even a few in my own family.)
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To: NKP_Vet

God Bless Donald Trump. A good Man. So giving. So selfless.

Trump 2016.


4 posted on 01/31/2016 7:32:53 PM PST by napscoordinator
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To: NKP_Vet; Jim Robinson

Thank you Don Trump!


5 posted on 01/31/2016 7:33:18 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: txnativegop

I’ve done no research, but I’ve heard a LOT of negative commentary in the last couple of months


6 posted on 01/31/2016 7:35:47 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true .... I have no proof ... but they're true.)
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To: NKP_Vet

Yesterday and today Donald Trump presented checks for $100,000 each to:
Projects for Patriots in Sioux City, IA
Puppy Jake in Des Moines, IA
Support Siouxland Soldiers in Sioux City, IA

I like it that he is giving significant amounts, but not amounts that would overwhelm any one of these small charities.

On CBS, Face the Nation, this morning he explained why they weren’t giving anything to the Wounded Warrior Project. He mentioned their overhead, and the fact that Trace Atkins was fundraising for them. I would not be surprised to see a turn-around at the WWP.


7 posted on 01/31/2016 7:36:29 PM PST by SubMareener (Save us from Quarterly Freepathons! Become a MONTHLY DONOR!)
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To: knarf

thanks.


8 posted on 01/31/2016 7:41:24 PM PST by txnativegop (Tired of liberals, even a few in my own family.)
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To: NKP_Vet

Thank you Donald Trump for helping raise 6 million dollars to help
support some Vet groups, especially on so short notice.


9 posted on 01/31/2016 7:42:06 PM PST by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small pittancez)
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To: txnativegop

It looks like it is giving only 60% of donation to help vets.

From what I’ve heard good charities should be around 90%.

So it’s only helping 2/3 as many vets as it should?
What a waste. Plenty of other good vet charities around.

I think Trump’s support of vets is sincere and good


10 posted on 01/31/2016 7:42:51 PM PST by Mount Athos (A Giant luxury mega-mansion for Gore, a Government Green EcoShack made of poo for you)
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To: NKP_Vet

Great to see. Like I said, Trump and Cruz didn’t win, the vets won!


11 posted on 01/31/2016 7:44:09 PM PST by mouse1
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“It looks like it is giving only 60% of donation to help vets.”

Where do you get this information that says this, please?


12 posted on 01/31/2016 7:51:06 PM PST by TheStickman
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To: Mount Athos
since he hasn't finished distributing the money yet, so where does that percentage come from???

you have to wait to see how much is disbursed before making that kind of claim...

13 posted on 01/31/2016 7:54:36 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - Luke, 22:36)
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To: datura

Mr. Trump is a good man, and knows how to play the game. As Pres, he would be good at shaking up the organization and bringing in a good team.

He has a results oriented type of management style.


14 posted on 01/31/2016 7:59:33 PM PST by stubernx98 (cranky, but reasonable)
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To: SubMareener

Wounded Warrior scam is just about over. Bill O’Reilly, a big supporter for years, is on them. He mentioned it the other night.


15 posted on 01/31/2016 8:02:06 PM PST by NKP_Vet (In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle,stand like a rock ~ T, Jefferson)
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To: NKP_Vet

Trump...a true Christian, coming to the aid of those in need. So different from those who claim to be good Christians, but then hide behind the constitution in denying aid and comfort to fellow Americans who are in need.

God bless this man who is giving up the ultra luxurious life and devote his time instead to serving the people and make Americas great again.


16 posted on 01/31/2016 8:02:36 PM PST by entropy12 (Trump - NOT funded by Goldman Sachs. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!)
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To: Mount Athos

“It looks like it is giving only 60% of donation to help vets.”

That’s not what I heard, I heard Donald Trump funneled the first $250,000 to his billionair’s club annual baby seal killing expedition.

Then the club plan to further raid the donations to the tune of $300,000 to split fund a dolphin fight club and a South American cat juggling ring.


17 posted on 01/31/2016 8:05:33 PM PST by Eddie01 (If you burnin' bandwidth with your mind, find time to pay the organ grind - Donate to FreeRepublc)
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To: TheStickman

he’s talking about wounded warriors not Trump


18 posted on 01/31/2016 8:06:12 PM PST by visualops (Why yes, I am on the #TrumpTrain. I'd like to win for a change.)
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To: Chode

He’s referring to WWP, not the money Trump raised.


19 posted on 01/31/2016 8:06:31 PM PST by gogeo (If you are Tea Party, the GOPee does not want you.)
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To: Mount Athos

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.Vq7axaxF-Hs

WW spends a lot on fundraising. However, they spend only 6% on administrative. But you see all the stickers and blankets and bags etc etc that costs a lot. they do have a great reach, and with an intake of over $300 million they obviously can do a lot of good. They should spend less on fundraising now since they are well established.


20 posted on 01/31/2016 8:11:05 PM PST by visualops (Why yes, I am on the #TrumpTrain. I'd like to win for a change.)
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