Veteran type charities

December 11, 2017, 09:52 PM

357fuzz

Hello to all.

I was hoping the brain trust here at the Sigforum could help me find a good charity that help out Veterans. I believe someone here had a list of good charities but, I cannot seem to locate it.

Thanks!

December 11, 2017, 10:04 PM

sigmonkey

https://specialops.org

Nearly 100% donated is allocated to those surviving the personnel killed in line of duty.

It goes to help with education of the children of the members lost.

Thank you.

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December 11, 2017, 11:24 PM

bald1

https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ support of our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders and their loved ones

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December 12, 2017, 08:05 AM

TMats

During my years participating in the Combined Federal Campaign, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (as linked by Sigmonkey) and Fisher House were both among the 4 charities I donated to.

I just did a Christmas donation to SOWF.

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December 12, 2017, 08:11 AM

ChicagoSigMan

The Navy Seal Foundation is my favorite charity. I also want to plug my own organization: PAWS Assistance Dogs. We train service dogs for combat wounded veterans and have a platinum rating from GuideStar.

December 12, 2017, 08:20 AM

Skins2881

quote:
Originally posted by 12131:
Fisher House Foundation helping military and veterans’ families with housing at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.

This one! They have helped my family. They allow loved ones to be with injured servicemen.

You can donate your frequent flyer miles. No cash required.

I strongly recommend them.

Jesse

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December 12, 2017, 08:42 AM

downtownv

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ support of our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders and their loved ones

My Favorite!

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December 12, 2017, 10:33 AM

msfzoe

I favor Paralyzed Vets, Disabled Vets and VFW.
They have minimal administrative overhead and do great service to our vets.

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December 12, 2017, 12:13 PM

henryarnaud

quote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
https://specialops.org

Nearly 100% donated is allocated to those surviving the personnel killed in line of duty.

It goes to help with education of the children of the members lost.

Thank you.

Another vote for this one. I've donated to them before.

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December 12, 2017, 12:17 PM

12131

Stay away from WWP. Still don't trust them, although Steven Nardizzi has been fired.

December 12, 2017, 01:01 PM

bendable

there might be a local vet's home , charity or cause that needs immediate help, in your general vicinity .

ask around in your home town, instead of going the national route.
you might very well be able to see the difference that your contribution will make.

example:
our area has a dozen carpenters who take donations , and in their spare time ( one weekend a month) they build either stairs or ramps to aide those with limited abilities.

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December 12, 2017, 04:11 PM

ffips

operationpaperback.org

You read a book, it sits on your shelf. Send it to a servicemember to read. You tell them the type(s) book(s) you have, they match you to someone. You mail the book directly. Karma for other readers.

December 12, 2017, 04:34 PM

tatortodd

quote:
Originally posted by ffips:
operationpaperback.org

You read a book, it sits on your shelf. Send it to a servicemember to read. You tell them the type(s) book(s) you have, they match you to someone. You mail the book directly. Karma for other readers.

That is cool! Prior to going digital, I used to read 2 novels every business trip and have boxes of best sellers I didn’t know what to do with.

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December 12, 2017, 04:57 PM

BillyBonesNY

Lone Survivor is a good one and there is an organization that takes vets on cattle drives, apparently very theraputic.