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HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS
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June 24, 2012
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In the official rules of the "sweepstakes", it is stated that this is void in Florida; it is also stated that this "sweepstakes" will not be mailed into Texas. I therefore find it suspicious that in the list of "past winners", one 3rd prize winner is listed as being in Orlando, Florida and another 3rd prize winner is listed as being from Austin, Texas. Read all the fine print if you get one of these solicitations... something isn't right.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
January 12, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I am a nurse who works for a VA facility. HHV is an organization that actually provides a product for our patients- craft kits mostly. I feel there must be a disconnect between the Administration (especially the immoral criminal Roger Chapin) and the people who actually provide the service that HHV says it does. Somewhat perplexing, but I know that our patients enjoy being able to get free craft kits to occupy their time and help them heal. I support HHV, but hope to God they have gotten rid of the scum that steal the money we give for their own use!
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
November 16, 2011
I share Robert's concerns and receive my sweepstakes today. Why would a charity give away a million dollar prize when that money could be used to help the veterans it professes to help.
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No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
July 13, 2011
5 people found this review helpful
Out of the blue, I got a big envelope in the mail from HHV. I looked intently, at the envelope, before ever opening it. What struck me as odd was that NO WHERE on the arriving envelope, was there the name of the "charity" or even a return address. But it had all sorts of officius-looking statements and identified the wife and I as "A Donor of the Year"
Wow! Donor of the Year.............. for what??? There's also an official tracking code and a reply-by date AS WELL AS the promise of a commemorative certificate and a sweepstakes elegibility entry notice! Wow again, eh? But not a clue as to who it was that was being so generous towards us. Naturally, I couldn't get the thing ripped open fast enough!
Out tumbled the requisite donation/sweepstakes for as well as an EARLY BIRD bonus drawing certificate and a large flyer describing the prizes you'll be sure to have a snowball's chance of winning if you contributre to their supposed cause.
This outfit just SMELLS bad. The slick come-on, the Award as a donor of the year - when I swear I['ve never given them a dime! The phony gold-sticker'd seal on the frameable certificate (says it's "frameable" - right on the back. But then, so's a potato chip bag!)
I imagine if you're one of the lucky few Vets that get something from this scam scheme, they probably look great. But the smell that wafts out of their giant envelope.
If you're soliciting for a great cause - which I concede, veterans would qualify as - wouldn't you want prospective donors to know that at a glance? BEWARE the "Help Hospitalized Veterans" institution. Better yet, go find a veteran and do something nice for them. Your money will actually GET to them that way!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Thru a review of ONE recipient of their mission's goal.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Fire self-serving, Mike Lynch, and give him a lynching for the fat salary he and his staff give themselves.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
No
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A little
How did you learn about this organization?
Got their solicitation in the mail. And I'd NEVER sent them a donation before - even tho they were thanking me for doing so. By the way, our last name is SO uncommon that there was no way they'd made a simple mistake in addressing.
June 14, 2011
5 people found this review helpful
My son, SPC Jonathan B., was injured in Afghanistan in July of 2009, while on a mission to find and disarm IEDs. He was critically injured during an intense firefight, having received a concussion and a bullet wound to his chest. While recovering at Walter Reed, he was contacted by Help Hospitalized Veterans. Recently he received a computer system from HHV and both he and I are extremely grateful. In my opinion, this organization should be rated 5 stars!
Mike and Jackie B.
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See above
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Fundraising and administrative expenses should be reduced, while increasing donations to the wounded warriors.
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