The board of wounded warrior project has fired its top two executives. A cbs news investigation into a charity for wounded veterans, the wounded warrior project, looks into how the charity spends its donation money. This page features a daily collection of links to news articles and web sites of interest to readers of our web site. Hope and healing for families living with ptsd and tbi marshele carter waddell, kelly k. This material may not be reproduced without permission. Wounded warrior project wwp is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the. Feb 23, 2010 from the desk of kevin wensing, vp of executive office at the uso. Mar 10, 2016 a threepart cbs news investigation into the wounded warrior project looks at how the charity spends its donation money. Wounded warriors project operational expenses outweighs. In fact, if this were true and the wwp did cook the books, the irs would have already shut down the wounded warrior project. President bush gives wounded warriors the surprise of a lifetime. I hope you will read this article and once you have i hope you too decide to turn your backs on a scam that plays on the sympathies of goodhearted americans and their generosity as veterans get the shaft.
If you would like additional information on the wounded warrior sports project, please feel free to contact that organization at 904 2967350 or visit. Service members returning from combat deployment all bring war home with them. Most will not only learn something about themselves but find a bit of healing for their own lives. Shortly before my 15monthold son, prince, was murdered by his father, joaquin rams, in 2012, i started a blog. Wounded warrior project cleared of spending lavishly. Dec 02, 2014 the wounded warrior project fact and fiction.
Wounded warriors when it airs commercialfree on monday, may 28, 2007, from 4. I love and admire kathy copeland crazy kathy for all she has done for our wounded warriors and the vision she has for the national wounded warrior center. Wounded warriors get high marks from ratings agencies. This article, originally published on april 22, was updated on april 25, 2014. Wounded warriors project operational expenses outweighs funds given to program servicesfiction. Anything is possible, was the message of the usos own, giovanni livera, who inspired and motivated a class of wounded warriors last month at the wounded warrior projects track course in jacksonville, fl.
Anad hosts fourth wounded warrior hunt article the united. Thank you for showing whos helping our wounded vets. Our nations wounded warriors have made so many sacrifices for our country and. Mar, 2007 the 28yearold marine, seriously wounded in iraq in 2004, is on a mission of his own. To date, the wwps benefits team has helped 6,600 veterans submit benefit claims, and their warriors to work program helped place 1,900 veterans in jobs. Washington the wounded warrior project released dismal financial records this week for its 2017 fiscal year showing yet another precipitous fall in donations. Wounded warrior, hero reunite in kuwait article the. Wounded warrior projects top execs fired after spending. When it got to the point where jessica coulter could not buy groceries for herself and two sons, she knew it was time to ask for help. Simms is one of 80 marines at camp lejeunes wounded warrior barracks, a renovated barracks for marines injured in combat. Controversy surrounds wounded warriors, lavish salaries, and white house by ryan schuette, published apr 22, 2014 editors note. Welcome to wounded warrior publications we leverage internet technology to publish books and then donate proceeds to charities that support americas wounded, ill, and injured warriors. Jan 28, 2016 wounded warrior project spends lavishly on itself, insiders say. Marcus and his sister are counting down the days until their father comes h.
Soldier ride is sponsored by the wounded warrior project and provides injured troops the opportunity to reclaim their. Wounded warrior project is a scam the burning platform. Steve stephens speaks mantoman in this powerful book that will free you to become the victor god created you to be. Eightythousand wounded warriors and their families need the impactful programs being.
Veterans day is a federal holiday in the united states observed annually on november 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the. Opinion the other wounded warriors the new york times. The author addresses this quite directly in his preface to the book and explains why he chose to leave the book as it was rather than revise the verbiage to encompass a more generic audience. At wounded warrior project, our community is global. A letter in response to ben mcgraths article april 22, 20. The wounded warrior project does in fact do a lot to directly support our wounded warriors with many programs and this is further proven by the irs tax documents. I noticed that his golf bag had his name on it and after closer inspection, it also said wounded war veterans. My group is still under threat of a lawsuit if we dont sign a nondisclosure agreement as we dealt with them from the inside.
Rating for wounded warrior project charity navigator. Uso and wounded warrior project team up and to show troops. Once made aware of what really goes on and how the money was spent, we severed our relationship. Jan 28, 2016 anad hosts fourth wounded warrior hunt. Wounded warrior publications dedicates all of our publications to the men and women of the armed forces who preserve, protect and defend this great nation. We put warriors on a pedestal and the nation wrapped its arms around that concept. Wounded warrior project faces tough choices as it rebuilds. Semper fi the wounded warrior project is a scam pure and simple. The wounded warriors project has been vindicated by two charityratings agencies and fox news host bill oreilly after devastating news reports last year alleging lavish event spending and organizational mismanagement instead of using donations to aid veterans. Cbs news investigates wounded warrior project cbs news. Mar 11, 2016 wounded warrior projects chief executive officer, steven nardizzi, and chief operating officer, al giordano, were fired after a meeting thursday afternoon in new york. Wounded warrior project on the rebound financially.
For every wounded warrior, there is a wounded homea family and community impacted by their loved ones war experiences. Actress martha raye entertained troops and tended to wounded soldiers in the field in vietnam. Wounded warrior publications wounded warrior publications. Wounded warrior project accused of wasting donation money. Mar 23, 2017 the wounded warriors project has been vindicated by two charityratings agencies and fox news host bill oreilly after devastating news reports last year alleging lavish event spending and organizational mismanagement instead of using donations to aid veterans. Find additional resources and how to report suspected fraud. Aug 06, 2010 is wounded warriors project a complete scam. A threepart cbs news investigation into the wounded warrior project looks at how the charity spends its donation money. May 22, 2006 set your vcr to record the cnn presents classroom edition. Wounded warrior project is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and active duty service members. I think it is a beautiful thing that wounded warriors from all wars are being honored at dses through their programs. Set your vcr to record the cnn presents classroom edition.
I have been a longtime supporter of the wounded warriors project, but that is about to change i believe. Aug 03, 2017 shortly before my 15monthold son, prince, was murdered by his father, joaquin rams, in 2012, i started a blog. Wounded warrior project accused of wasting donation money cbs. I need to know if this organization is a complete scam or not, because me and my group are planning to put alot of work into this and i do not want our time and efforts wasted. Apr 22, 2014 controversy surrounds wounded warriors, lavish salaries, and white house by ryan schuette, published apr 22, 2014 editors note. Kind of makes you sickwonder if trace atkins knows about it. Tell me something about yourself that most people might not know. My group is currently taking on wounded warrior project as one of our major charities that we support throughout the year. Though wounded, these men and women of god reached out and touched the lord who was their strength, their power, and their victory. Jan 12, 2014 wounded warriors project a legal scam. His story has been covered extensively in the marine corps times. Wounded warrior projects chief executive officer, steven nardizzi, and chief operating officer, al giordano, were fired after a meeting thursday afternoon in new york. The mission of wounded warrior project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. To ensure public confidence in our organization and its mission, wounded warrior project wwp established this webpage to help the public report fraudulent.
Apr 26, 2017 the wounded warrior project was granted taxexempt status by the internal revenue service functioning as a charity under 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Wounded warriors project operational expenses outweighs funds. Kyle carpenter, who was severely wounded by a thrown grenade in afghanistan in 2010. The 82nd airborne division association is for anyone who ever served in the 82nd airborne division, and anyone who is airborne qualified andor currently serving on active duty on jump status. If you are not in full or parttime ministry, this book is still for you. The wounded warriors project is a fraud and dedicates a small percentage of its proceeds to assisting veterans who were wounded in the line of duty and organizations that support them. Wounded warrior project spends lavishly on itself, insiders. She was an air force veteran but was never wounded in combat, so she didnt feel worthy of.
In a cbs news investigation, former wounded warrior project employees describe a charity where spending was out of control but wwp. Two top wounded warrior project executives were fired thursday after accusations of lavish spending on parties, hotel and travel. Jun 06, 2017 after being told that theyd be greeted by special guest snoop dogg, a group of wounded military veterans were given the surprise of a lifetime when the visitor turned out to actually be none other than former president george w. I thought it would be a good subject for ats to dig into and find the truth about. Wounded warrior project charity, scam, or something else.
Rams had been an abusive partner, and i was fighting for custody of our son. Warriors to work whether a veteran is injured or not, transitioning into a civilian life can be a tough task. Wounded warrior project spends lavishly on itself, insiders say. The answers to these important questions are found in gods word in the stories of mighty warriors of the faith who have been wounded in the battles of life. Donations to the organization are deductible as charitable contributions. Learn the truth about false information, donation scams and fraudulent solicitation for wwp. She was an air force veteran but was never wounded in combat, so she didnt feel worthy of turning to the veterans affairs hospital. Veterans charity non profit organization for veterans wwp. As of september, the wounded warrior project said it was serving more than 56,000 wounded vets and nearly 8,000 family members. Controversy surrounds wounded warriors, lavish salaries, and.
The 28yearold marine, seriously wounded in iraq in 2004, is on a mission of his own. Steve stephens speaks mantoman in this powerful book that will free you to become the victor god. Our nations wounded warriors have made so many sacrifices for our country and sponsoring this event is just one way the depot. Braving the changes when someone you love is wounded in service is an interactive book that helps children and families of wounded service members deal with the feelings, changes and challenges they face because of their loved ones injury. Until then, jessica didnt want to look for a handout. This is the official website of the 82nd airborne division association. Wounded warrior project cleared of spending lavishly, report finds. Im planning on starting a big fundraiser for this organization. Having read revealing critiques of the real world of philanthropic fundraising and the public accountability or lack thereof of charitable organizations, i tend to take the time and effort to research the charity im considering donating to.
Wwp says on its website that it recognizes that this is something warriors needed help with, so it started the warriors to work program to match veterans skills and expertise to hiring managers needs. Mar 17, 2015 wounded warriors project is a fraud fiction. Feb 08, 2017 wounded warrior project cleared of spending lavishly, report finds. From the desk of kevin wensing, vp of executive office at the uso. The wife of a combat veteran and a licensed counselor help families to cope and heal in the aftermath of a service member returning home with ptsd and tbi. Experts urge wounded warrior to address criticism directly. Furthermore, the wounded warrior project already has a total 20 programs and rapidly growing new ones. Meet warrior jessica coulter wounded warrior project. Wounded warriors project a legal scam the texasfred blog. This is a forwarded email that tells readers not to donate money to the wounded warrior project because they are spending more money on other expenses than what is being spent on program services. Is the wounded warrior project a legitimate charity.
And when a combat veteran struggles with posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd andor traumatic brain injury tbi. Mar 17, 2015 wounded warriors project operational expenses outweighs funds given to program servicesfiction. Another musher shot the moose, and butcher got her injured team to the checkpoint, where two of the wounded. After being told that theyd be greeted by special guest snoop dogg, a group of wounded military veterans were given the surprise of a lifetime when the visitor turned out to actually be none other than former president george w.