GREEN BERET FOUNDATION
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September 15, 2011
The Green Beret Foundation was there for our family during an exceptionally challenging time. Our 2 year old daughter had just been diagnosed with leukemia and the hospital she where she was being treated was 90 minutes from our home. We were living out of a hotel and the hospital, eating whatever food was convienant, and stressed beyond belief. GBF stepped in with assistance that was crucial for us to be able to continue to be close to her while she was inpatient. Their help came as a sigh of relief for us, and they covered the gaps that weren't already addressed by our insurance and my husband's very generous unit. Their mission is very powerful. To be in such a challenging situation and have an organization like GBF step in and say 'How can we help?'. That is a true definition of a Green Beret and a charitable organization.
The Great!
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North Carolina
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I wouldn't change a thing. They are great!
September 4, 2011
When my brother, my hero, SSG Matthew Pucino, 20th SF Green Beret was KIA 23NOV09 our lives changed forever. Until then, we never fully understand the meaning of pain, loss and being a Gold Star Family. I can honestly say there are very few organizations that have come along side our family to aide and support us. The Green Beret Foundation is one of them. Since then, the Green Beret Foundation has been an immeasurable support to our family. From correspondence that lets us know we are not alone to financially aiding our family to events that honor Matthew and his ultimate sacrifice. Following Matthew’s death and attending a Green Beret Foundation event has opened our eyes to the needs of the wounded Green Berets. We have started the SSG Matthew A. Pucino Memorial Foundation, not only to honor Matthew’s name and sacrifice, but to financially support the Green Beret Foundation. After meeting some of our wounded Green Beret Heroes that have sacrificed a normal way of life so that we can live free, we hope that the small amounts that we can contribute will alter their lives for the better and that they realize how much we care about them and appreciate their sacrifices.
The Great!
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See above
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
nothing - they are A+
August 31, 2011
The Green Beret Foundation was there to help when my husband's team suffered catastrophic losses in Afghanistan this summer. They supported the team wives and the Goldstar families by helping us organize ourselves to fundraise on our own behalf as well as to make exceedingly generous donations to cover unconventional costs that would otherwise have become our own burden to carry. They assured that team wives were at every funeral and memorial, all over the country, to support the families of our fallen. They assured that our Goldstar families had all of their needs met and allowed our families to be present and supportive at the most difficult time of their lives. The GBF's response to our needs was timely, ethical, compassionate and professional.
The Great!
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an emergency situation which was extremely challenging, emotionally difficult, complicated and overwhelming. GBF lessened the burden by giving guidance, emotional support and easing the potential financial hardship.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase staff and financial support.
August 30, 2011
The Green Beret Foundation has helped my family immensely not only by providing mentorship but also by helping my children further their educational needs. Due to multiple relocations because of the injury and a PCS move their grades began to suffer. We contribute this to the extra added stress of the injury and long rehab coupled with the multiple moves during the school year.
My husband was injured December 22, 2006. We lived in TN at the time of his injury but were temporarily relocated to TX to be at his bedside for the next 8 months during his initial recovery. Two months after returning to TN we were PCS’d to Macdill AFB. The initial injuries were due to an EFP attack that resulted in my husband suffering 22% 3rd degree burns, loss of large muscle tissue to the backside of his body and severe nerve damage in his legs as a result of the burns. He ultimately ended up a BKA of the left leg because of the severity of the nerve damage that was irreversible.
During the last five years our daughter has been to six schools and our son has been to five, both children suffered academically as a result of these moves. GBF has provided funding to help further their educational needs at a crucial time. It has been instrumental because without the help of GBF this would not have been an option for us due to the expense. As for the timing being crucial, our daughter is starting her junior year in high school and our son is starting middle school. We are very thankful and so are our children because we all feel like this can get them back on the path they once were prior to the injury. To see their face full of confidence once again is something (as a parent) we can’t put a monetary value on. It is priceless. Thank you GBF!
The Great!
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Mentorship & educational assistance
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I do not have any further recommendations for this organization.
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Word of mouth
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Confidence in overcoming challeniging situations
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
August 30, 2011
My husband was severely injured last summer while serving in Afghanistan. The Green Beret Foundation has helped us in so many ways from providing money to cover travel expenses to funding a storage unit for all of our belongings. With out the support of the Green Beret Foundation my family would have had to find a way to take care of these unexpected expenses on our own which would be stressful. We are so fortunate to have organizations like the Green Beret Foundation in our lives.
The Great!
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My husband was severely injured last summer while serving in Afghanistan. The Green Beret Foundation has helped us in so many ways from providing money to cover travel expenses to funding a storage unit for all of our belongings. With out the support of the Green Beret Foundation my family would have had to find a way to take care of these unexpected expenses on our own which would be stressful. We are so fortunate to have organizations like the Green Beret Foundation in our lives.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change nothing
August 30, 2011
Green Berets in there self are known as the quite proffesional, never will ask on there own. The Green Beret Foundation is doing for them what is needed to help this warriors, who helps keeps our freedom as we know them.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Personally have seen results of the good they are doing.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
New Friends,
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
great to actually watch good a non=profit doing what they say there going to do.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
August 28, 2011
My husband was severely injured on Aug 16, 2010 and is still currently undergoing more surgeries, treatment, therapy and rehab at Walter Reed/Bethesda. The Green Beret Foundation has been with us every step of the way. When I was waiting for my husband to be flown back to the states, the GBF presented me with a check to help with any extra unknown costs that I may have incurred. While my husband was in the SICU, IMCU and finally on a regular ward I had our children stay with my sister in Florida. The GBF offered to help pay for flights back and forth so that our kids could come to the hospital twice a month. We were fortunate to not have to ask the GBF for that help, but it was still comforting to know that they would have taken care of the flights. The GBF made it very clear that should we need anything, anything at all that they would help us whenever and wherever they could- and they stand by that to this day.
After my husband became an outpatient, my father passed away. The GBF helped with some of the costs that came with moving all of my fathers belongings. To me, this went above and beyond.
The GBF doesn't just offer services to the service member, but to the entire family as well. There is a college scholarship for children as well. Jen Paquette makes sure that any new opportunities, information etc is put out as quickly as possible. She has been wonderful to our family, and we deeply appreciate all that she, and the foundation do. We are blessed to have the GBF in our lives.
The Great!
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The GBF presented me with a check to make sure that when I got to Walter Reed that should I have any unknown financial issues arise, it was taken care of. The GBF helped to offset costs incurred by my fathers passing.
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I wouldn't change anything. :)
August 27, 2011
I am a caregiver to a veteran for five years now. The Green Beret Foundation has come along side, through funding, me and other caregivers to help us start and run a support group. This organization also have gave my husband a specialized bike so that he can start becoming physically fit again and participate in more activities.
The Great!
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monthly dinners with other caregivers which is fully funded through the Green Beret Foundation and received a specialized bike for my husband.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not.
August 27, 2011
My son Andrew J. Creighton was killed in Afghanistan in July of 2010. The next year was a whirlwind of pain, pride and ceremonies. In May, 2011 the family was invited to the unveiling of the new Special Forces memorial wall in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. It was extremely important to us that we attend. I, my husband, daughter, son (US Army), and both of my grandchildren needed to attend. Our finances are such that we are far from well off. We scraped up the money to go and were informed that we might qualify for reimbursement. I thought the unit would arrange it but when we arrived in North Carolina I was told who to ask for the money. I was prideful and find it difficult to ask for money. It didnt work out for me so well financially. I finally asked the Green Beret Foundation for some help. I was 3 months late in asking and was not sure it could even be done. I spoke with Jen Paquette. As is normal for good hearted people, she was gentle, understanding and honest. She did not tell me that I would receive the help, but comforted me and promised she would try to help. She was professional and returned my correspondance quickly.
The last year has been very difficult. The Green Beret Foundation made things easier for me and I appreciate them very much.
The Great!
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financial help
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Donate a bunch of money so they could help others for me.
August 26, 2011
I am a spouse of a 24 year Green Beret. I went to the GBF in search of support for a very select group of people that many of the non -profits do not recognize as having needs and support. I'm talking about the Spouses and caregivers of our SOF warriors. GBF stepped up in our time of need and have supplied the support we needed to organize and run a support/resource and mentor program for our Caregivers of severely wounded injured or seriously ill warriors. Thank you Green Beret Foundation for your support. You stepped up 1st when there was no where to turn.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the benefits and support of our caregiver program the Steel Magnolia Caregiver program. GBF is obtaining a trike for the husband of one of our caregivers. GBF has supplied much advice and guidance in organizing and helping maintain our group of caregivers. GBF has graciously supplied our Tshirts for the group . Our caregivers need to know that someone cares and GBF has shown this.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
ask that more people volunteer for this worthy non-profit
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes I have met many new ladies that are going through the same life changing circumstances.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It made me feel very good to reach out and help someone else. When people do this they are prone to forget their own problems. There is always someone out there much worse off then you. Sometimes it takes helping others to realize this.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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