Research before you donate

[MPDC]

Gary Sinese foundation is, IMHO, a great alternative. Gary is the real deal.

[DrHenley]

Originally Posted by MPDC

Gary Sinese foundation is, IMHO, a great alternative. Gary is the real deal.

Yes, I believe he is.

[BlackKnight]

Originally Posted by Gatorade

A year or two ago I got wind they were anti 2A, to the point of lobbying for disarming vets. They initially said it was just so they could protect gets with PTSD and their families but when pressed during an interview with a blogger or other type person, when asked point blank the head tried to double speak around the issue but when pressed he said WW is against vets possessing arms and they would continue that stance and aligned them selves with other anti 2A groups and polititions. My memory on the facts is fuzzy so I will try to find links to back it up or revise.

However it was enough for me to put WW in the do not donate or support list. It was bad because I had heard good positive things but when I thought back it was more good positive things from the boots on the ground workers, not the organization itself.


It was largely discussed back in Nov of 2012. Here are the links,

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/139...ment_____.html

http://www.skinnymoose.com/wandering...2nd-amendment/

http://mynortheastoutdoors.com/wound...p-is-anti-gun/

The local range I work for tried to work something out with them and offered a donation. WWP turned the money and them down. Something to the affect of they do not believe and support what the ranges does.
So, yeah. They've been on my $hit list for a while now.

[Gatorade]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

The local range I work for tried to work something out with them and offered a donation. WWP turned the money and them down. Something to the affect of they do not believe and support what the ranges does.
So, yeah. They've been on my $hit list for a while now.

Yeah that would be a real jaw dropper.

[pitor]

Originally Posted by TLE2

After my church, WW is my biggest donation. Any suggestions on a replacement?

This pisses me off!!!!!!

I love dogs. Have you researched charities were the money goes to dog training so the dog can be placed with a PTSD veteran? Really powerful way of helping a vet with PTSD.

http://www.tbbf.org/ The Battle Buddy Foundation (TBBF)
"Our mission is to ensure that Veterans and their families receive programs and services that will help them acclimate back to family and civilian life. We will accomplish this by:
Providing highly trained psychiatric and mobility service dogs to veterans of all eras suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, and physical limitations at no cost.
Connecting Veterans to employment opportunities within our network of Veteran-focused organizations.
Building a community of peer support for Veterans and their families through programs, events, and social media.
The Battle Buddy Foundation was founded by Veterans to serve Veterans. All our efforts are aimed at effecting long term and positive change in the lives of combat veterans and their families."


http://www.pawsandstripes.org/
"Paws and Stripes is a nonprofit​​​​​​​​​ organization providing service dogs​​​​​​​​​​ for wounded military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury through integrating service dog training and education with mental health support.
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​We help veterans​​​​​​​​​​ so they can live the full and rich lives​​​​​​​​​​ they deserve.
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Our dogs come only from local rescues​​​​​​​​​​. Our service dog trainers​​​​​​​​​​ teach the dogs and the veterans as a team​​​​​​​​​​.
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These dogs are not pets, they are service dogs with the complete protection and rights granted by the American with Disabilities Act.
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Our program is funded through generous grants and donations​​​​​​​​​​ from people like you. Our veterans are never obligated to pay​​​​​​​​​​ a penny​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ of the program's costs to enroll."

[BeerHunter]

Initially wanted to donate to WWP a few years ago but then after looking at the percentage of the money actually making to the wounded warriors, realized there are other charities like those mentioned by MPDC66 and pitor that have much lower overheads make my donation more mission effective.

[DevilDawg]

Fisher House, Gary Sinese and some of the newer Veteran run charities are much better choice than WW.

[pony up]

Thanks for the info guys. I really respect Mr. Sinese. His foundation will receive my monthly donations formerly misused by the WW scammers.