As a wounded soldier myself I feel that my service and sacrifice is being used by WWP to get into the wallets of true patriotic americans. You updated and said they claim 2300 "alumni", well I'm part of that number, yet they have never helped me out with the exception of the "backpack" which I didn't use anyways. I tried to get information for other wounded soldiers in my area to connect with them and they wouldn't allow it. And I have talked to many wounded soldiers and they have received nothing from WWP even when they were desperate for help. There are many small-time organizations that do 20 times what the project does with 20 percent of the money the project gets. Those in that category truly know what the effort is about and don't take salaries aren't selfish. WWP seems like it started with an amazing goal and seems to have lost that sight along the way. My last thoughts are don't let the brave actions and sacrifices of soldiers be used to make these people's wallets fatter. Look at the little organizations or ones started by other soldiers those are the ones with the right intentions and true patriotism motivating them.
Thank you for your service and your comment but I am so sorry that you were not helped by them. What most people don't understand is that the "mission" of WWP is to "raise awareness" and that they have done a good job on but most of the time I wonder if the awareness they are trying to raise is for the wounded veterans like you or for themselves. You are right on the small organizations. I am a member of one of them. Point Man Ministries operates mostly out of our own pockets doing what we are compelled to do. While we do need donations, it doesn't cost much at all to help veterans heal. Plus we're too busy doing what is needed and not enough time left to do much else. Point Man started in 1984 and takes care of all generations with PTSD and their families. There are others that have been around longer like the DAV, the VFW and the American Legion. I often wonder if these new groups only wanting to pay attention to the OEF OIF veterans are in it for the right reasons. All these other groups take care of all generations. These groups started by veterans, for veterans and not themselves. Plus, we're all volunteers.
My experience with the Wounded Warrior Project is that they camp out at the Wounded Warrior Transition Units and really do nothing beyond getting their media shots with “eye candy”. I have read about the bags of clothes they give to those injured once they arrive at the major military hospitals from down range. This is great but don’t twist the story to show that had you (WWP) not given our injured care bags with clothes, the injured would go without. I would like to see any command at the military hospitals even think of letting an injured Service-Member go without clothes, they would be slammed. Service-Members transitioning through the WTU units are very well taken care of as well as their families. There will always be complaints but trust me and I know, go through the medical process due to injuries and not have a WTU and be thrown out on your ear with injuries from war…. It really sucks….WWP says they help Veterans…Well everyone I referred to them got no help at all. The folks I referred to them were not at a WTU or even near a military base and were not retired due to their injuries….So these Veterans are really on hard times and could use help…As stated before, the WWP only goes after “eye candy” and when the cameras’ are rolling, they are there… They aren’t helping any Veterans here in SW Virginia, hell the nearest rep is in NC camped out at FT. Bragg
Thanks for the update comment. People ask me how they get away with this but I remind them they do not claim to really be doing anything above the backpacks and "raising awareness" which they do very well. They must imply they are doing more when they show what the veterans with their replaced limbs. Now their latest commercials are talking about PTSD but again, never really say what they are doing on that either.
Wow, you guys got a backpack. I didn't even get that. I have been in the wounded warrior program for almost two years now and haven't seen anyone but Trace Adkins begging for money on TV. Now I have all my extremities but with through 5 surgeries so far. I would have thought that I would have al least heard of what they can do in a briefing or something. Upon research I have came to conclude that they are a complete scam that plays on the good will of the American people. Shame on them! Trace Adkins too! He is an enabler.
I have to tell you that in the beginning I thought they would do what they say, but then when I started getting email complaints about them, it dawned on me, they really didn't say what they were doing for the money. They do that very well.
They talk about veterans supporting each other. WOW, now that really costs about the price of a phone call or a cup of coffee.
They say their mission is to raise awareness. Gee, I've been doing that since 1982 and up until August, out of our own pockets.
Raise awareness? There are over 17,000 news reports on this blog alone.
Videos? Done that one too to the point of over 100 of them ALL DONE FOR FREE.
I talk to veterans and their families all over the country and even a few overseas. The most this costs me is $2,000 a month when I have to travel a lot. There are a lot of groups doing the real work so when you see an expensive commercial, wonder why they spend money on that instead of the veterans.
The difference is, I don't have a salary or pay to raise funds. I'm too busy doing the work I set out to do.
I pray you get the help you not only need, but paid for ahead of time.
My son, a serious injured Marine signed on to the DAV for his VSO. Never returned his calls. This went on for 17 months. I had POA went in to talk the DAV and he gave me some lame excuse. Then I contacted the WWP in Chicago. I faxed her my son's VA claim. Within 6 mos. my son's claim was settled at 100%. So, my experience with the Wounded Warrior Project has been totally different than others on her.
Glad to hear they helped. As for the DAV, not that it is an excuse for this, they are volunteers for the most part and you could have asked for a new VSO. I also suggest you file a complaint with the DAV about the way your son's claim was handled. The leaders in the DAV need to know when someone is not doing their job.
I met a WWP representative in Germany when I was MEDEVACED out of Afghanistan. I signed up when I was in Germany and was told they would help me when I got back to the states. Since I returned I have called numerous times and never received a call back or an email. I went to the DAV instead and they immediately helped me with my claim. I really hope the WWP is just understaffed.
I am not sure what the deal is with them but they started out to "raise awareness" so maybe that's all they think they have to do. I am very sorry you didn't get the help they promised but glad the DAV helped. I don't know if WWP has certified service officers or not and to tell the truth, I'm having a hard time figuring out what they do with all the funds they get. My other issue with them is they are only interested in OEF and OIF veterans when older veterans have been suffering even longer. There are so many other groups out there without the attention or money doing good works for all veterans and I think they earned a lot more support than they get but since they've been around for decades, people forget all about them. I hope, pray, this country finally gets it right for all veterans and I pray you are recovering.
Each case is individual. My wife and I have nothing but good experiences with the WWP. We have done several retreats and trainings. Their mission is true and we're in a much better place now thanks to the diligent efforts of our local coordinators. I just got back from Project Odyssey and came back (yes with a Duffel bag and track suit with a WWP cap and shirt) with a better knowledge of how to manage PTSD. The Vets I associate with that are in the WWP all have good things to say. There was even a rep that pushed my IU claim through and I'll have a decision soon within 6 months from submission. I'm sorry y'all didn't get what you wanted out of the WWP, but I wish you well. Semper Fi!
Thank you posting that. I have not heard many issues with the more "local" groups out there, so it is good to point out the difference. Most of the complaints have been about the main organization itself.
What about WWP helping service members who have never been deployed and are only ill, nothing service related! I know a soldier that was put into WWP because of cancer! That soldier has never even been deployed! That soldier still gets a regular paycheck and has all their medical paid for by the military. WWP actually gave that soldier gift cards to several different restaurants and agreed to help with what ever else that soldier needed! WWP is a crock! It hands out money to those that don't really need it and forgets the real soldiers who were wounded overseas in combat! By the way, this soldier who I speak of, already had a good chunk of change in the bank from a Life Insurance Policy gotten after the death of a family member. And, this soldier, so ill and needing "help" was out hunting and climbing a tree stand just the day before meeting with the WWP. This is why I will never give my money to WWP. I'll give it straight to the VA instead!
After getting out of the hospital and returning home I struggled to regain custody of my daughter. My combat injuries were used agianst me in family court. I called a wwp rep and was assured me they had lawyers just waiting to help. I was trusting them with my daughter. They did not show up for court and would not return calls. My wwp rep would not return my calls when I needed the wwp the most. I stood in court by myself humiliated as they unsealed my medical records in court and used my combat injuries agianst me. I lost. It took me a year and selling everything including my home. I lived in a van fighting for her. I had to do all of this with a brain injury and no help. The va helped by saying I was crazy, thanks va. Now I have a house and my daughter back. My AW2 advocate was the only one to finally help. AW2 advocates will fight for you, literally. I hope I never run into a wwp rep or event. Wwp left me outside the wire while they could hear me begging for help. The va will rat you out to anyone agianst you. I will never speak or have anything to do with traitors. Better off giving vets your ear and time, maybe a little respect, than money.
Jesse, I am so sorry for what you had to go through to get your daughter back. So much suffering when none of it had to happen.
The Wounded Warrior Program is fabulous but too many get them confused with the "project." Glad you told your story and I pray you keep getting all the support you need.
I am Master Sergeant Dallas Wills I served 22 years in the USAF. COMBAT Related 100% disabled, Vietnam. Having lost the use of both hands and both legs. I am a lifetime member of the DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. (DAV). I tried to get help from the Veterans Administration (VA)for twenty years my disability caused me to quit work at 57 years old. I finally found out about the DAV, it took them no less than six months to get me my Disability at 100 % unemployable. I wanted to build a disabled house for my self. As my disability is progressive I have to use a wheelchair to get around. Unable to get an approval from the VA for an approved grant for two years. I decided to borrow the Money from the VA housing loan program and was turned down by over a dozen agencies I applied at the Wounded Warriors Project. They would not even talk to me. All I wanted was for them to find a loan agency. They told me you have to be wounded after 2003. This told me that they were a scam gathering money on the backs of the very worst wounded and here I am haven been suffering longer than the after 2003 wounded have even been alive. I can not see what the difference is. A wounded Warrior is a Wounded Warrior no matter if it took place during the Revolutionary war. I know that there are only WWII wounded Warriors still living bet like Hillary Clinton said "What difference does it make?"
That is one of the biggest issues, among many, I have with WWP. They don't want to do anything for any other veterans. Not even Gulf War veterans.
I am sorry it happened to you.
There is a group that may help with the housing issues. Home Depot Foundation is doing fabulous work for ALL VETERANS in need of help. I've been involved with them a few times in the Orlando area, but I track what they are doing all over the country. They are amazing!
Korea, Vietnam Veteran, wounded Vietnam 1969. My condition is progressive. I am at the stage of unemployable, wheelchair bound. I worked the Veterans Program for over twenty years claiming my disability and it was not granted until I found out about the Disabled American Veterans They helped me get my award within six months. I give back to them when I can. They are the true Wounded Warrior Organization. The the VA has been approved to give a severely wounded Service Member a grant of 64,900 dollars for the loss of an eye, limb only things that is service connected to help build a handicapped house. I applied at the VA qualified lenders and was turned down by more than 12 Agencies. I applied to the VA for the grant and was told it would take up to two years to get the grant. I qualify by losing the use of both hands and both legs in Combat.
I contacted the Wounded Warrior Project . I only wanted them to help me secure a loan. They would not even talk to me. They said that they only help Wounded Warriors wounded after 2003. I figured right off that it was a scam. After all a Wounded Warrior is a wounded Warrior even if it happened in the the Revolution war. I mean no respect. I have been suffering longer than the after 2003 wounded warriors have been alive. I did find a loan with a local bank for a 5.2 percent loan and 5,000 dollars up front and 22,000 dollars interest over ten years. Hooyaw for the Wounded Warriors of America.
Just a reminder, not all organizations are perfect. I. Ordered twenty eight light bulbs from Home Depot and found out I needed four more and ordered them the next day. They cancelled the order for the four without even notifying me. I ordered the four again. I thought I was order the box of two but apparently they took the order for only two light bulbs and charged me for them. I have proof that I paid them for the bulbs because I paid for the light bulbs with PayPal. They say that they sent them. But I don't have them. You might say they are just light bulbs, what is the big deal? The light bulbs cost 45 dollars apiece.
Expensive bulbs. Try calling the home office but remember the foundation is different from the store. Even at that, I hope you used your discount because Home Depot and Lowe's gives veterans discounts all year long.
There are a lot of Programd some Good, some not so good. I just know that I came back from Vietnam with something wrong wth me. I kept hearing about Agent Orange. Just a year later there was something wrong with my legs. I had a hard time running the three miles required by the USAF. By the time I was retired just four years later. My toes were numb. Two years later my legs were numb. I went to several Doctors and although I was diagnosed with Perhiperal Neuropathy they could not find out why. I went to the VA hospital for Agent Orange examination and they said it was not caused by Agent Orange. I put in for Agent Orange through the VA anyway and was turned down. I kept persueing it and they kept turning me down. I heard about the Disabled American Veterans. (DAV) after just a short time I was declared 100% disabled non employable. I joined the DAV. I fully support them. They help thousands of returning Veterans. They help get them what they deserve from the VA. They have. National fleet of vans and carry Veterans to the Hospitals. Their help with the veterans are is so much more than all of the other organizations. They do not ask for anything in return. If you know of anybody that needs help have them call the DAV, they have an office in every Veterans Hospital.
My husband and I are both life members. I have been aware of how hard they work since my Dad, a Korean Vet was helped by them when I was just a kid. I am glad they helped you too. The really cool thing about them is you don't have to become a member for them to help you. Most join because they know there are more out there just like them needing help. The DAV isn't prefect and there have been some issues depending on where you live because everyone is a volunteer, but as a whole, they are terrific. If anyone has issues with a service officer they can ask for someone else.
Look to help the forgotten! We have so much focus on the Vets...and we should, but we tend to forget the families that are left behind by our fallen heroes. take a look at www.fallenpatriots.org, They want to make sure that every military child left behind receives a debt free college education! and their board pays 100% of all the admin costs so 100% of other donations goes to the grants they give out!!! How cool is that?
I Francisco Fonseca am a USAF Vietnam veteran who is retired and living with scraps for an income. Unfortunately I am not able to make any financial donations but I could at least donate some food for thought for my future colleges. As the truth speaks for itself, we Vietnam vets were not treated with respect upon our returning from serving for our beloved country. In my opinion, we vets whom served to safeguard America during harsh times, should retire with our pay, the same as these politicians, who have such a poor reputation, related to professionalism. As I am passing on this "retirement pay suggestion", I keep passing it on, over and over thru my "E-Mails" to all my contacts, for them to keep passing it on as well. I do hope that you and your connections as well, keep passing forward this "retirement pay suggestion" so our future protectors of our country will have a proper pay for their retirements. May God keep blessing the military personnel that keep our country safe. My "E-Mail" is "puho1@yahoo.com".
I have also been disappointed by WWP. I was contacted on three different occasions to attend a retreat. When I explained that part of my PTSD kept me from being able to sleep in a room with someone else. I was then disqualified from attending because they wouldn't allow a single room even though I volunteered to pay for it. Ironically they could not accommodate my disability because of the cost. Betty
As a wounded soldier myself I feel that my service and sacrifice is being used by WWP to get into the wallets of true patriotic americans. You updated and said they claim 2300 "alumni", well I'm part of that number, yet they have never helped me out with the exception of the "backpack" which I didn't use anyways. I tried to get information for other wounded soldiers in my area to connect with them and they wouldn't allow it. And I have talked to many wounded soldiers and they have received nothing from WWP even when they were desperate for help. There are many small-time organizations that do 20 times what the project does with 20 percent of the money the project gets. Those in that category truly know what the effort is about and don't take salaries aren't selfish. WWP seems like it started with an amazing goal and seems to have lost that sight along the way. My last thoughts are don't let the brave actions and sacrifices of soldiers be used to make these people's wallets fatter. Look at the little organizations or ones started by other soldiers those are the ones with the right intentions and true patriotism motivating them.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Corporal US Army (Medically Retired)
Thank you for your service and your comment but I am so sorry that you were not helped by them.
ReplyDeleteWhat most people don't understand is that the "mission" of WWP is to "raise awareness" and that they have done a good job on but most of the time I wonder if the awareness they are trying to raise is for the wounded veterans like you or for themselves.
You are right on the small organizations. I am a member of one of them. Point Man Ministries operates mostly out of our own pockets doing what we are compelled to do. While we do need donations, it doesn't cost much at all to help veterans heal. Plus we're too busy doing what is needed and not enough time left to do much else. Point Man started in 1984 and takes care of all generations with PTSD and their families.
There are others that have been around longer like the DAV, the VFW and the American Legion. I often wonder if these new groups only wanting to pay attention to the OEF OIF veterans are in it for the right reasons. All these other groups take care of all generations.
These groups started by veterans, for veterans and not themselves. Plus, we're all volunteers.
My experience with the Wounded Warrior Project is that they camp out at the Wounded Warrior Transition Units and really do nothing beyond getting their media shots with “eye candy”. I have read about the bags of clothes they give to those injured once they arrive at the major military hospitals from down range. This is great but don’t twist the story to show that had you (WWP) not given our injured care bags with clothes, the injured would go without. I would like to see any command at the military hospitals even think of letting an injured Service-Member go without clothes, they would be slammed. Service-Members transitioning through the WTU units are very well taken care of as well as their families. There will always be complaints but trust me and I know, go through the medical process due to injuries and not have a WTU and be thrown out on your ear with injuries from war…. It really sucks….WWP says they help Veterans…Well everyone I referred to them got no help at all. The folks I referred to them were not at a WTU or even near a military base and were not retired due to their injuries….So these Veterans are really on hard times and could use help…As stated before, the WWP only goes after “eye candy” and when the cameras’ are rolling, they are there… They aren’t helping any Veterans here in SW Virginia, hell the nearest rep is in NC camped out at FT. Bragg
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update comment. People ask me how they get away with this but I remind them they do not claim to really be doing anything above the backpacks and "raising awareness" which they do very well. They must imply they are doing more when they show what the veterans with their replaced limbs. Now their latest commercials are talking about PTSD but again, never really say what they are doing on that either.
ReplyDeleteWow, you guys got a backpack. I didn't even get that. I have been in the wounded warrior program for almost two years now and haven't seen anyone but Trace Adkins begging for money on TV. Now I have all my extremities but with through 5 surgeries so far. I would have thought that I would have al least heard of what they can do in a briefing or something. Upon research I have came to conclude that they are a complete scam that plays on the good will of the American people. Shame on them! Trace Adkins too! He is an enabler.
ReplyDeleteLTC US Army soon to be medically retired.
Ron,
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that in the beginning I thought they would do what they say, but then when I started getting email complaints about them, it dawned on me, they really didn't say what they were doing for the money. They do that very well.
They talk about veterans supporting each other. WOW, now that really costs about the price of a phone call or a cup of coffee.
They say their mission is to raise awareness. Gee, I've been doing that since 1982 and up until August, out of our own pockets.
Raise awareness? There are over 17,000 news reports on this blog alone.
Videos? Done that one too to the point of over 100 of them ALL DONE FOR FREE.
I talk to veterans and their families all over the country and even a few overseas. The most this costs me is $2,000 a month when I have to travel a lot. There are a lot of groups doing the real work so when you see an expensive commercial, wonder why they spend money on that instead of the veterans.
The difference is, I don't have a salary or pay to raise funds. I'm too busy doing the work I set out to do.
I pray you get the help you not only need, but paid for ahead of time.
My son, a serious injured Marine signed on to the DAV for his VSO. Never returned his calls. This went on for 17 months. I had POA went in to talk the DAV and he gave me some lame excuse. Then I contacted the WWP in Chicago. I faxed her my son's VA claim. Within 6 mos. my son's claim was settled at 100%. So, my experience with the Wounded Warrior Project has been totally different than others on her.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear they helped. As for the DAV, not that it is an excuse for this, they are volunteers for the most part and you could have asked for a new VSO. I also suggest you file a complaint with the DAV about the way your son's claim was handled. The leaders in the DAV need to know when someone is not doing their job.
ReplyDeleteI also hope your son is doing better now.
I met a WWP representative in Germany when I was MEDEVACED out of Afghanistan. I signed up when I was in Germany and was told they would help me when I got back to the states. Since I returned I have called numerous times and never received a call back or an email. I went to the DAV instead and they immediately helped me with my claim. I really hope the WWP is just understaffed.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what the deal is with them but they started out to "raise awareness" so maybe that's all they think they have to do.
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry you didn't get the help they promised but glad the DAV helped.
I don't know if WWP has certified service officers or not and to tell the truth, I'm having a hard time figuring out what they do with all the funds they get.
My other issue with them is they are only interested in OEF and OIF veterans when older veterans have been suffering even longer.
There are so many other groups out there without the attention or money doing good works for all veterans and I think they earned a lot more support than they get but since they've been around for decades, people forget all about them.
I hope, pray, this country finally gets it right for all veterans and I pray you are recovering.
Each case is individual. My wife and I have nothing but good experiences with the WWP. We have done several retreats and trainings. Their mission is true and we're in a much better place now thanks to the diligent efforts of our local coordinators. I just got back from Project Odyssey and came back (yes with a Duffel bag and track suit with a WWP cap and shirt) with a better knowledge of how to manage PTSD. The Vets I associate with that are in the WWP all have good things to say. There was even a rep that pushed my IU claim through and I'll have a decision soon within 6 months from submission. I'm sorry y'all didn't get what you wanted out of the WWP, but I wish you well. Semper Fi!
ReplyDeleteCpl Gibson, USMC
Thank you posting that. I have not heard many issues with the more "local" groups out there, so it is good to point out the difference. Most of the complaints have been about the main organization itself.
ReplyDeleteWhat about WWP helping service members who have never been deployed and are only ill, nothing service related! I know a soldier that was put into WWP because of cancer! That soldier has never even been deployed! That soldier still gets a regular paycheck and has all their medical paid for by the military. WWP actually gave that soldier gift cards to several different restaurants and agreed to help with what ever else that soldier needed! WWP is a crock! It hands out money to those that don't really need it and forgets the real soldiers who were wounded overseas in combat! By the way, this soldier who I speak of, already had a good chunk of change in the bank from a Life Insurance Policy gotten after the death of a family member. And, this soldier, so ill and needing "help" was out hunting and climbing a tree stand just the day before meeting with the WWP. This is why I will never give my money to WWP. I'll give it straight to the VA instead!
ReplyDeleteAfter getting out of the hospital and returning home I struggled to regain custody of my daughter. My combat injuries were used agianst me in family court. I called a wwp rep and was assured me they had lawyers just waiting to help. I was trusting them with my daughter. They did not show up for court and would not return calls. My wwp rep would not return my calls when I needed the wwp the most. I stood in court by myself humiliated as they unsealed my medical records in court and used my combat injuries agianst me. I lost. It took me a year and selling everything including my home. I lived in a van fighting for her. I had to do all of this with a brain injury and no help. The va helped by saying I was crazy, thanks va. Now I have a house and my daughter back. My AW2 advocate was the only one to finally help. AW2 advocates will fight for you, literally. I hope I never run into a wwp rep or event. Wwp left me outside the wire while they could hear me begging for help. The va will rat you out to anyone agianst you. I will never speak or have anything to do with traitors. Better off giving vets your ear and time, maybe a little respect, than money.
ReplyDeleteJesse, I am so sorry for what you had to go through to get your daughter back. So much suffering when none of it had to happen.
ReplyDeleteThe Wounded Warrior Program is fabulous but too many get them confused with the "project." Glad you told your story and I pray you keep getting all the support you need.
I am Master Sergeant Dallas Wills I served 22 years in the USAF. COMBAT Related 100% disabled, Vietnam. Having lost the use of both hands and both legs. I am a lifetime member of the DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS. (DAV). I tried to get help from the Veterans Administration (VA)for twenty years my disability caused me to quit work at 57 years old. I finally found out about the DAV, it took them no less than six months to get me my Disability at 100 % unemployable. I wanted to build a disabled house for my self. As my disability is progressive I have to use a wheelchair to get around. Unable to get an approval from the VA for an approved grant for two years. I decided to borrow the Money from the VA housing loan program and was turned down by over a dozen agencies I applied at the Wounded Warriors Project. They would not even talk to me. All I wanted was for them to find a loan agency. They told me you have to be wounded after 2003. This told me that they were a scam gathering money on the backs of the very worst wounded and here I am haven been suffering longer than the after 2003 wounded have even been alive. I can not see what the difference is. A wounded Warrior is a Wounded Warrior no matter if it took place during the Revolutionary war. I know that there are only WWII wounded Warriors still living bet like Hillary Clinton said "What difference does it make?"
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the biggest issues, among many, I have with WWP. They don't want to do anything for any other veterans. Not even Gulf War veterans.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry it happened to you.
There is a group that may help with the housing issues. Home Depot Foundation is doing fabulous work for ALL VETERANS in need of help. I've been involved with them a few times in the Orlando area, but I track what they are doing all over the country. They are amazing!
Just copy this link to them and apply.
http://homedepotfoundation.org/page/applying-for-a-grant
Korea, Vietnam Veteran, wounded Vietnam 1969. My condition is progressive. I am at the stage of unemployable, wheelchair bound. I worked the Veterans Program for over twenty years claiming my disability and it was not granted until I found out about the Disabled American Veterans They helped me get my award within six months. I give back to them when I can. They are the true Wounded Warrior Organization. The the VA has been approved to give a severely wounded Service Member a grant of 64,900 dollars for the loss of an eye, limb only things that is service connected to help build a handicapped house. I applied at the VA qualified lenders and was turned down by more than 12 Agencies. I applied to the VA for the grant and was told it would take up to two years to get the grant. I qualify by losing the use of both hands and both legs in Combat.
ReplyDeleteI contacted the Wounded Warrior Project . I only wanted them to help me secure a loan. They would not even talk to me. They said that they only help Wounded Warriors wounded after 2003. I figured right off that it was a scam. After all a Wounded Warrior is a wounded Warrior even if it happened in the the Revolution war. I mean no respect. I have been suffering longer than the after 2003 wounded warriors have been alive. I did find a loan with a local bank for a 5.2 percent loan and 5,000 dollars up front and 22,000 dollars interest over ten years. Hooyaw for the Wounded Warriors of America.
Just a reminder, not all organizations are perfect. I. Ordered twenty eight light bulbs from Home Depot and found out I needed four more and ordered them the next day. They cancelled the order for the four without even notifying me. I ordered the four again. I thought I was order the box of two but apparently they took the order for only two light bulbs and charged me for them. I have proof that I paid them for the bulbs because I paid for the light bulbs with PayPal. They say that they sent them. But I don't have them. You might say they are just light bulbs, what is the big deal? The light bulbs cost 45 dollars apiece.
ReplyDeleteExpensive bulbs. Try calling the home office but remember the foundation is different from the store. Even at that, I hope you used your discount because Home Depot and Lowe's gives veterans discounts all year long.
ReplyDeleteI would encourage people to look at Folds of Honor Foundation and Warriors for Freedom Foundation.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of Programd some Good, some not so good. I just know that I came back from Vietnam with something wrong wth me. I kept hearing about Agent Orange. Just a year later there was something wrong with my legs. I had a hard time running the three miles required by the USAF. By the time I was retired just four years later. My toes were numb. Two years later my legs were numb. I went to several Doctors and although I was diagnosed with Perhiperal Neuropathy they could not find out why. I went to the VA hospital for Agent Orange examination and they said it was not caused by Agent Orange. I put in for Agent Orange through the VA anyway and was turned down. I kept persueing it and they kept turning me down. I heard about the Disabled American Veterans. (DAV) after just a short time I was declared 100% disabled non employable. I joined the DAV. I fully support them. They help thousands of returning Veterans. They help get them what they deserve from the VA. They have. National fleet of vans and carry Veterans to the Hospitals. Their help with the veterans are is so much more than all of the other organizations. They do not ask for anything in return. If you know of anybody that needs help have them call the DAV, they have an office in every Veterans Hospital.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are both life members. I have been aware of how hard they work since my Dad, a Korean Vet was helped by them when I was just a kid. I am glad they helped you too. The really cool thing about them is you don't have to become a member for them to help you. Most join because they know there are more out there just like them needing help.
ReplyDeleteThe DAV isn't prefect and there have been some issues depending on where you live because everyone is a volunteer, but as a whole, they are terrific. If anyone has issues with a service officer they can ask for someone else.
Eric Heineman -
ReplyDeleteLook to help the forgotten! We have so much focus on the Vets...and we should, but we tend to forget the families that are left behind by our fallen heroes.
take a look at www.fallenpatriots.org, They want to make sure that every military child left behind receives a debt free college education! and their board pays 100% of all the admin costs so 100% of other donations goes to the grants they give out!!! How cool is that?
I Francisco Fonseca am a USAF Vietnam veteran who is retired and living with scraps for an income. Unfortunately I am not able to make any financial donations but I could at least donate some food for thought for my future colleges. As the truth speaks for itself, we Vietnam vets were not treated with respect upon our returning from serving for our beloved country. In my opinion, we vets whom served to safeguard America during harsh times, should retire with our pay, the same as these politicians, who have such a poor reputation, related to professionalism. As I am passing on this "retirement pay suggestion", I keep passing it on, over and over thru my "E-Mails" to all my contacts, for them to keep passing it on as well. I do hope that you and your connections as well, keep passing forward this "retirement pay suggestion" so our future protectors of our country will have a proper pay for their retirements. May God keep blessing the military personnel that keep our country safe. My "E-Mail" is "puho1@yahoo.com".
ReplyDeleteI have also been disappointed by WWP. I was contacted on three different occasions to attend a retreat. When I explained that part of my PTSD kept me from being able to sleep in a room with someone else. I was then disqualified from attending because they wouldn't allow a single room even though I volunteered to pay for it. Ironically they could not accommodate my disability because of the cost. Betty
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