Well, it is good that they can spread it around to a lot of smaller vet organizations, as the smaller ones tend to do more and be closer to the situation than large organizations.
First day—no more gun free zones on military bases.
Investing a large proportion guarantees repeat gifts and more donations to smaller groups only the vets are aware of. Noticed there were a couple on the 22 original recipients list that were not just grassroots groups but we’re national organizations. Hope we see checks given to at least the original groups
It is great that they’re contributing to really worthwhile small orgs who do such great things for the Vets and the orgs have seemed so appreciative - the one today - one lady seemed like she was choking back tears b/c she was so happy and thankful.
Given that it looks like there are 22 orgs now (always subject to change), I suspect some will get quite a bit more since there is $6M. I noticed that Fisher House was on the list - they are amazing. We have one next to Joint Base Fort Lewis - McCord and a radio station and others were collecting funds last year to build another house down there and a local builder was providing some donations with labor and material as I understand it. For those that aren’t familiar, the FH gives families a place to stay at no charge while military members are recuperating in a nearby hospital so they can spend time with them everyday. It also creates a good support system, etc. for all the family members.