Paralyzed Veterans of America

We have been involved with PVA for the past two years and I must say it is simply the most solid organization of its kind. What a wonderful mission and the people are outstanding. Take the time and review their accomplishments over the years and you'll be amazed at how how much they do for those critically injured with spinal cords, our vets and their families... you'll be more than impressed. John & Patty

I am so very impressed with the composition of the governing board members. They are all paralyzed veterans with an empathetic concern and dedication to the direction of the organization; always to benefit, serve, lift and assist those wounded patriots who have served our country. Some of the donors are from "The "Greatest Generation" who truly recognize the commitment and sacrifice of our patriotic service members. I am privileged to support this noble Veterans nonprofit.

Our son is deployed in the Middle East, we appreciate and support
PVA's mission to support our troops and veterans.

I've donated for almost 20 years to PVA. Of all the veterans' organizations I think PVA has the most experience (75 years) dealing with veterans who need help. Their mission is sound and I'm very pleased to see their fundraising costs decline.

As a Blue Star family we are honored to continue our support of PVA. Keep up the great work as you help all Veterans.

My Dad was a World War II combat wounded Vet. My family and I are honored to continue his support of PVA. Keep up the great work!

This year I will be 90 and I expect to continue to contribute every year. Your work with ALS veterans and others is tremendous. Thank you!

As a Navy family we are proud to support PVA. Your work with our local VA is a great use of our donations. We are pleased to continue our investment in your mission.

My husband was a career Air Force member. We have contributed every year since 2000. Our appreciation to your organization for all you do for our veterans. Keep your Mach up!

We support all Veterans and so does PVA! I personally know Vets who have been helped by your expert team of National Service Officers. I am pleased to increase my support. Always forward!!!

We are pleased to support the great mission of PVA. As a Veteran, I know the value of commitment and service. We are proud donors for over 22 years. We also know other Veterans who have been helped by their National Services Officers. We contribute all that we have to give! Thank you PVA!!!

Another great year for PVA. We appreciate your services to all Veterans. Thank you for utilizing our investments to help.

We have contributed for nearly 2 decades. We are honored to invest in this organization. As medical professionals, we have witnessed what they accomplish for our veterans. Keep up the great work!

My husband and I have contributed to Paralyzed Veterans of America for 21 years. We have witnessed their mission and action in our hometown and through our friends who are veterans. Keep up the great work. Freedom is never free!

I have been associated with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) as a volunteer and donor for over 20 years. This is an outstanding organization that is much broader that its name. The PVA provides services beyond those with spinal cord injuries and disease, than advocate for all people with disabilities.

I also have attended events and have met Board members and staff. Unlike other organizations, PVA's Board is comprised of actual Paralyzed Veterans. Who better to understand the needs of people with spinal chord injuries than actual people who suffer from it.

I also receive regular information and contact from the Individual Giving office, letting me know how my contributions are being used.

Great organization.

I have now been involved with PVA for just about year and I am very pleased with the success they have been reporting. I tend to follow the sports programs most closely and I have been impressed with their commitment to all those who experience spinal cord issues.
As a donor, it is nice to see a quick response to my gifts. They are clearly on top of their game!

We are delighted to continue our 15 year tradition of supporting our Veterans You recently helped our neighbor with an issue he had with the VA. Nearby proof our investments are working! Please keep up the great work!!!

As we approach the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, I am honored to be part of your mission. Thank you for all you do for Veterans.

So grateful that PVA keeps me in the loop. My donations at work--advocacy, benefits,jobs,research,education and much more. For every Veteran. Pleased to continue to give when we can.

As a Vietnam Veteran and frequent donor, I am happy to contribute to support a great mission which helps all Veterans. A few of my friends have been helped in their final days by the great and compassionate work you are doing with ALS. Keep up the great work!

I am a vet & find their tactics deplorable!! Trying to put donors on a guilt trip sending crap for donations is awful. I have written the President of this group twice without a response. How unfair to vets that need help!!!!! DISGUSTING!

I view my annual gift as an investment in our veterans and our collaboration to help fulfill your mission. Please continue with your important work and I will continue to invest and pray for your success.

My Mom worked for decades with our Veterans in CA, VA, IL and DC. She knew that the best way to make sure our Vets were receiving all of their benefits and ensuring high levels of care was continued involvement and support of PVA. I am proud to continue our family's legacy of supporting PVA.

Thank you for all that you accomplish for our Vets.

My heart goes out to our Veterans and those that help them out. Blessings on all of the work you do for those who have Served our Nation.

I mailed a check yesterday in memory of a family member. I am so grateful to your National Service Officers who helped us during his final illness. You were there for us. We will never forget your thoughtful help and compassion.
Thank you!!!

I am a Vet and continue to struggle with ALS. Your Bay Area service officers have been very helpful as I battle this disease. Please accept our thanks for your patient help as my family and I fight for my benefits and assistance.

The Paralyzed Veterans is the only organization to which I donate. Let's not ever forget our young men and women who suffered serving our country. Their lives have dramatically changed. I cannot afford to donate much, as I am on a fixed income, but I will give when I can. Thank you for being there for our injured veterans.

I donate to several charities each year, ranging from total donations of $1,000.00, all the way down to $25.00. And each one always sends an annual giving receipt. For instance, this year, I donated $25.00 to Toys For Tots, and I received an annual giving receipt. I donated $60.00 to the American Red Cross, and I received an annual giving receipt. I donated $100.00 this year to Paralyzed Veterans of America. I received a letter, dated 31 January, 2019, thanking me for donating "$0.00" in 2018. I called the charity on 12 Feb, and spoke to a woman named Denise. She apologized for the mix up and said she would have an accurate annual giving summary emailed to me in 48 to 72 hours. That meant Friday, 15 Feb, or, at the very latest, Monday, 18 Feb. (What takes a charity 72 hours to generate an email in the first place?) On Monday, 18 Feb, I still had not received an annual receipt, so I called again. This time, I spoke to a young woman named Sierra. I explained the situation to her, and said I needed the receipt because I had an appointment with my tax accountant on Thursday, 21 Feb. She spoke offline to a Supervisor, who assured her that he could see by my computer file that the email was "being prepared for release that day." I asked her to confirm that I would receive the email by close of business, and she did so. I did not receive an email. I called back on 19 Feb. This time a woman named Jasmine answered, and I immediately asked to speak to a supervisor. She asked the reason and I told her. She went offline for a moment, came back, and told me that no supervisors were available, because they were all in a meeting. I asked her is she could see my file. She said yes. I asked her to email me a copy and she refused, saying that she didn't have authorization. I said, "Yes you do, the authorization was granted to send the email last night." She refused to send me a copy of my annual giving receipt, saying that she would have a supervisor call me back.

I am a Veteran myself. I have lost friends, and a brother in the service of this country. I had hoped that Paralyzed Veterans of America lived up to their mission, but sadly, I must say that they have the poorest donor services, and the shoddiest bookkeeping practices I have ever seen. I will not be giving any more of my money to PVA, and I fully plan to file a complaint with the US Attorney General about their poor bookkeeping. I will also negatively rate them at every opportunity I have.

One of the signs of how a charity effectively uses the money donated to it is how efficiently it tracks and receipts its donors. Since PVA fails so miserably at the later, I have to assume that they are equally inept at the former. If I could rate this charity lower than one star, I would.

It is a privilege to donate to something or someone I know really appreciates it, and in return, I have received a wonderful thank you letter outlining their important work. Thank you all so very much!

I came to the PVA because I thought they were my last resort since the VA had turned me down multiple times for a medical issue related to my 3 tours in Vietnam. Thanks to their guidance and caring support, I was able to receive some medical assistance through the VA. If it weren't for the PVA, I don't know where I would be.

Your service in support of ALL Veterans is reliable and dependable. Your leadership and staff are diligent and appreciated making our lives easier and rewarding. Thank you!

We stand with you in solidarity and deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veteran heroes. Thank you for your continuing work.

Both of us have contributed for years investing in your mission to help all veterans. Thank you for all of your services and hard work on behalf of those who protect our Freedom.

My mother, a World War II Navy Nurse, is a big fan of all of the work you do! She worked in the Washington State Naval Hospital caring for our troops returning from the Pacific. When the War ended she married, raised her family and continued to work as a R.N. She is a life-long contributor and believer is your efforts on behalf of all of our Veterans. Thank you PVA.

My prayers are with all Veterans and this is my favorite charity. I personally know Vets who have been helped by your expert team of National Service Officers. I am pleased to increase my support. Keep is going!

This charity spends almost as much money on fund-raising as it does on programs for the vets they supposedly serve. NOT a 4 or 5-star charity.

We contribute monthly and are proud to support our Vets.

My husband was proud of his military service. He suffered from ALS and PVA assisted him with making a claim and obtaining benefits during his illness. It was through PVA's expert guidance that we were able to receive the assistance. PVA has also been very helpful to me in receiving survivor's benefits after my husband's death. The staff and their recommendations were kind and compassionate and of a very positive nature when so many challenges presented themselves. We are most grateful to PVA and their diligent efforts.

ALS, MS, Sports, Research, Education, Advocacy and more....Paralyzed Veterans is there for all of our Vets! Thank you for all you do.

God bless you and the work you do! We have been investors in your mission for nearly 20 years.

Thanks for all your good work to help our Vets. My gift is for those who made the ultimate scarafice for our country.

I am pleased to continue to support Paralyzed Veterans of America and our Vets.

Continued success in your efforts.

Thank you, Paralyzed Veterans of America, for all the support from your staff. Many veterans are served well due to your professionalism. Again, thanks to you from myself and all other vets you serve so well.

Please forgive my long delay in recognizing your great work with our Veterans. I am a proud support of Paralyzed Veterans of America and your mission to serve all Vets.

If you want facts please visit guidestar.org where Paralyzed Veterans of America has the highest level of transparency, etc. Their financials are there too.

As of JUN2017... the stats are as follows for the criminal enterprise:
62.4% of money goes toward the program
32.7% of money goes toward fundraising
2016 990 form shows income of approx $106.8 million with $22.4 million going to salaries...21%. The top 9 salaries including other compensation, total $1,854,425...for NINE people averaging 50 hours/wk...$80/hr if they worked every week and no vacations.

I mailed a check yesterday in memory of my husband. I am so grateful to your National Service Officers who helped us during my husband's final illness. You were there for us. We will never forget your thoughtful help and compassion.
Thank you!!!

My husband was so proud of his service and served his country with great pride and dignity. While serving his country, he received great recognition but his main goal was to help keep his country free from harm. He developed severe Parkinson's and it was during this time I reached out to your extraordinary organization. You staff guided me through all the channels in getting my husband the care that he needed. PVA was there to assist me. I am so grateful and certainly appreciate PVA's willingness to go the extra mile. I do hope this donation can provide the much needed care for our veterans. They deserve the very best. Thank you for all you do!

I am proud to send in another contribution. Thank you for all you do for our nation's veterans.

I am grateful that Paralyzed Veterans of America exists to advocate on behalf of our brave veterans, especially those who have been so seriously injured and paralyzed while defending our freedom.

We are pleased to add our names and approval to this great mission. Please keep up the great work on behalf of our Vets.

Jose C. Santos, Jr. > I am humble to introduce my name: Fmr Bishop and Temple Minister / There is war In Heaven and Michael the Archangel - and his armies fought: 1/3 of the host were cast out - and followed Lucifer, son of the morning, who is Satan the Devil ...no flesh and bone but all in spirit - other host of Heaven were on the side line just watching . . . And now those armies were sent down again to defend the New Jerusalem which the Americas: And they will continue to defend the cause of freedom - before the end of the Meridian of Time or Second Coming of Jesus Christ - all his disciples will come out from the grave - and Transformation of their Physical Body - enjoy life in the Millennium: A 1k years of Peace and Abundance - before the end of a 1k yrs. Satan will let loose again to test the people: And war will occur and Michael the Archangel will gather again all his Immortal Veteran Armies even the Host of Heaven to battle the War of God: I solemnly testifies that all our
Veterans ( Paralyzed & able) went to battle twice and the third is before the end of 1k yrs: War of Armageddon or War of God. . . I humbly offer my Love.Prayers.Blessings unto all through my PH. . .I so testify in His Holy Name . . .

I have been a faithful donor to this organization for the past 10 yrs.. My stepfather was a Disabled Veteran and I have witnessed the great deeds of this organizations. I commend you...continue the good works.

Your National Service team in Sacramento helped our Dad with his battle with ALS. These benefits made all of the difference to our family.

The sacrifices you made for our country are greatly appreciated by my family and me. We are honored to invest in your mission.

Thank you!!!

Your work with ALS patients is another tribute to your efforts on behalf of ALL Veterans!!!

No better place to invest your gifts. Thank you PVA!!!

God Bless you and all you do especially for those who are injured. We are please to see our small investments in PVA working 24/7!

We cannot say enough about the important work this organization does for our Veterans! Thank you PVA!!!

We cannot thank you enough for your patient work with our Veterans! Our small donations are paying big returns!!!

I am honored to support this great organization. Many thanks to our Veterans, their families and PVA!

ALS outreach program in the Bay Area has helped many Veterans. Their help, guidance and support has been of tremendous assistance to our neighbor. Thank you!!!

Your National Service Officers are top-notch. The Sacramento team help our neighbor with his battle with ALS. These benefits made all of the difference for this veteran and his family.