Wounded Warrior Project

I looked up their financial status and found the president, vice president and chief financial officer take salaries of over ten million in total.

When I arrived at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany after being wounded in Afghanistan, a WWP volunteer ask me a couple of questions and handed me a small duffel bag. The bag contained some basic toiletries, T shirts and shorts. Since my medic had cut my uniform off me and I'd been in a hospital gown for 72 hours, those shorts were like gold. When I was recovering at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, a WWP volunteer brought me a milkshake and just talked w/ me for an hour or so every Sunday, when absolute boredom would normally kick in. WWP also provided events for my wife, who was suddenly a caregiver.

WWP is way different today than when it was initially launched. I’ve only been involved in two different WWP Rides, however, my experiences were a Blessing and a welcome change compared to what I expected. I was worried because of some of my physical and mental limitations I wouldn’t fit in or be able to contribute or be able to keep up physically. WWP ensured I had equipment that was adaptable to my needs (ie ebikes, recombinant bikes, an established Battle Buddy system) so that I could keep pace and feel part of a Team again. It is always good to spend time with other Warriors. I’ve come away from these experiences with new Battle Buddies and new skills and new avenues of information. Thanks to Harrison, Si and Sean for all your patience and support.

I recently participated in a WWP Soldier ride sponsored by the WWP Soldier Ride Team Fayetteville, NC in Wilmington, NC. I was welcomed by the WWP Leads Si Wilson, Sean Gilbert and Sarah like family. The female Veteran SDC ride was amazing and just what I needed. I was encouraged and challenged to get out of my comfort zone with compassion and expert care. The route was well planned, and safety was embedded throughout the ride. This put me at ease, and I was able to trust the outstanding Fayettevile Soldier Ride team that put this together. As a 21-year Veteran with disabilities, I am forever grateful for what WWP does for us Veterans and family members. It took me a while to acknowledge that I needed help and WWP was the first organization to extend their services. The Soldier Rides have helped my mental, physical and spiritual well-being. WWP has saved my life and I will continue to pay it forward. Thank you again and continue the mission.

ask for help, WWP refer me to a VA service group. So what do they do for vets ? I know WWP rents stuff to vets, and gives lip service to disable vet, being a disable vet, lip service is little help.

They have spent every dime we donated on further solicitation for more donations. We receive at least one item per month, if not per week, with address stickers, a note pad, or other frivolous items that we do not want. I cannot imagine that a very large portion of our donation actually went to support veterans. I've tried to opt out of their mailing list using their website's guidance, but this process gets you nowhere.

I made one donation and asked for them to not put me on the mailing list or to sell my information. Well hundreds of peices of mail and hours on hold later it's clear they did not respect my privacy.

WWP is NOT great for all vets at all. You have to 'fit' a certain criteria, and 'act, respond' a certain way in order for them to allow you to participate in any program. For example, if you voice your concern about ANYTHING that casts a cloud over WWP they will drop you and any program or assistance you ask for will be ignored or denied. 100% of donations do NOT go to vets, 70+ % of money does NOT go to programs as they state. You will find all the 3/4 day 'trips staff take, and the staff "coordination conferences" they have all paid for with your donations. They even went on a CRUISE?! Not with veterans....but together. This year a group went to ALASKA on a all expenses paid trip. If a vet goes on a 'odessy' mental health 3 day workshop, the staff stays extra days, show up in expensive camo jackets, clothing, belts, bags, polo shirts, etc all with a small wwp logo and they make vets feel grateful for a plastic water bottle and over sized t-shirt if they're lucky...its all about hook ups and abusing the donations people make. They're mis-managed like most orgs. Im sick of seeing the CEO's smiling face on every publicity opportunity he can get.

Wounded Warrior Project has helped me so much over the last few years. Thank you to everyone working for this organization!

Wounded Warrior Project is the best I'm very thankful for this organization it has really helped me mentally and physically thankful for all the things that you do for veterans and families, I salute you.

I attended a WWP Soldier Ride Event in Fayetteville, NC. I can honestly say that the experience was one of the best I ever had. From beginning to end, the staff was amazing and their passion for their work is very evident. They made us feel welcomed and cared for. I was able to form strong connections with other warriors and look forth to staying connected in our journey. Keep doing amazing work WWP!!!

I attended the Soldier Ride Bicycle Development Skills Camp in Jacksonville FL in mid March. The staff was excellent, very knowledgeable of the equipment, as well as having great interactions with the soldiers. I met fellow soldiers that I will keep in touch with long after the rides are done, and feel that this event and organization is fabulous at providing the skills and outlets for warriors of all services.

I had the best time of my life doing a soldier ride in Jacksonville Fl. I had so much fun after meeting other warriors. If you never did a soldier ride in Jacksonville Fl., please attend one. The leaders are so awesome, and they will bring out the best in you to be motivated. The rides are so fun and enjoyable. I will never forget this event. Thanks to the Jacksonville crew!!!!!!!!

WWP is an amazing organization from top to bottom. My husband, also a Veteran just attended a Soldier Ride in Jacksonville/St. Augustine. It truly was a special time for us as a couple to enjoy a healthy activity together among other couples.

The atmosphere generated healing, rest, motivation to find healthy activities to do as a couple and as always with WWP helpful information about resources available for Veterans. The organization is the epitome of servant leadership and commitment to our Veteran population. If you have not connected with WWP please do and take the opportunity to expand your knowledge, find ways to stay healthy mentally, physically and emotionally.
We can back from our 4 days refreshed, restored and eager to apply all that we learned.

I called with details to donate a complete wheel chair ramp. I did not even receive a courtesy call back that they were not interested. I was very explicit, that I wanted a call back so I could call other organizations that might want/need a complete wheel chair ramp for free.

When I joined this Organization I did so with some hesitation because i have never belonged to a Veterans group and was uncomfortable sharing my past experiences of my military life with anyone else to include fellow Veterans. After i joined WWP i decided to apply for a Soldier Ride Skills and Drills event and was selected. WWP flew me to Tampa, Florida and for a few days not only did i get to ride a road bike i was also able to open up about my past experiences with people who understood because they also had similar experiences. I believe the entire staff with the WWP Soldier Ride are amazing! It is clear to see they enjoy their work because they made all of us feel so at ease and comfortable. I look forward to any other events from WWP and would love to go on another Solider Ride.

Soldier Ride Skills Camp Second Wave 21 Oct - 24 Oct 2021 Jacksonville, FL.
I'm always amazed of what Wounded Warrior Project does for me and my brothers and sisters in arms. This event was no exception. The connections that happen and the different personalities that were involved was great. The different outings (Tai Chi, and stand up paddle boarding) were definitely fun and educational. My wife and I are going to start Tai Chi here at home. The WWP Staff were truly amazing. I can't wait until I get to do a full on Soldier Ride with more Warriors.

The Soldier Ride Oct7-10,2021, was my very first experience with WWP. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself at this event and look forward to future ones. This was the very first time I'd ridden the bike as far as I did, I was both proud and excited regarding my accomplishments. This event opened an area of exercise I hadn't though of outside of the riding a stable bike in the gym. Every thing was well planned/orchestrated , meals were both delicious and nutritious with multiple meal options to choose. Kudos to all the planners, coordinators and facilitators who made this event amazing. It provoked an interests in me, I'm looking for trails to ride where I currently live.

Thanks again for an awesome weekend.

It doesn't get better than WWP. I've been on their Soldier Ride and couldn't believe the lengths they went to bring vets together. It was a huge growth opportunity for all of us to connect with others that had shared previous experiences. This let each of us know we weren't alone and gave us the chance to share information with each other that was mutually beneficial. Getting out on the road with WWP and their team was eye opening and far more beneficial than I could have realized. Thanks WWP and Soldier Ride crew!

The WWP help inspire me alot. I had wanted to ride a bike, but I was scared. Then I went to Jacksonville FL to the skill camp. I must say, it was the best four day weekend I had . I learned how to ride a bike pedaling with my hands, went on a boat ride, and tried new restaurants. This is an amazing, outstanding program.

The WWP helped my family greatly! I had an emergency surgery that knocked me down for 6 weeks and they stepped in and helped with some bills and supplies for our home. We are forever grateful for all the support and help they have given us! Heather called to check on me and just let me talk and vent. The support she gave me during this difficult time is priceless. Knowing I had someone to talk to and who would answer my call when I was down and frustrated helped the healing process and allowed me to stay strong. Heather, I can never thank you enough!

I love this program. I don’t know where I would be without Wounded Warrior. They give so much to veterans.

I recently attended Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride Cincinnati (2019) and I'm amazed at how professional and courteous all the staff were. It was definitively top notch from accommodations to activities. I was anxious about attending because I am slow to open up to people. I was afraid I wouldn't have fun. The very first night Krissy came right up and started talking to me . I found that we had a lot in common. Her and her husband mountain bike and ride motorcycles. Those are two of my favorite things to do. Krissy was busy organizing and planning all our activities but still made time to be involved. Then I met Jorge and Lorinda ; we definitely had things in common. Those two are all about bikes and that's my passion ! They both have some amazing accomplishments on bikes and were eager to help all the warriors achieve their own goals. With in a few hours of being there I felt comfortable and welcomed. My fellow Wounded Warriors were amazing as well. It was great meeting people that shared some of the same experiences as me. I hope I get the opportunity to attend more WWP events. If you are thinking about getting involved, please do ! it's worth it and so beneficial .

Michael Cates

I am an Army Combat Veteran and I have been a member of Wounded Warrior Project since 2011. I have been most active with the organization in the last 2-3 years. I have to say that the organization is top notch and amazing. All of the activities that they provide for the warriors really push us to go back to life before deployment and life before military service. I can't say enough about how this organization has been a life saver. Everytime I have been in a dark place -- it has been WWP that brought me back. Whether through soldier ride, project odyssey or one of the many events they have -- WWP changed my life. Thank you WWP! Please support this organization :).

Wound Warrior Soldier Ride @ New York 2019 was an unbelievable and awesome experience. Your contributions helped 50 veterans and 4 British representatives grow in ways words can not explain . I wish the moment could be captured but it will remain as a moment in time. This was my first Soldier Ride. Because of the Soldier Ride in New York, I am energized to live more better a life of purpose, give back more to the community and help my fellow comrades.

I am very disappointed with Wounded Warriors. I have supported Veterans groups my entire adult life, and felt that this organization deserved my support as well. Not anymore.
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine chose WW as his Facebook fundraiser. Not only did I donate to it, I also shared it with my Friends list. Big mistake!
Since then, WW has inundated my IM box with questions and requests, wanting to know how my fundraiser is going (not my fundraiser), will I be interested in continuing to fundraise, etc.
I immediately responded with the truth, but that was a waste of time. More IM s. I finally just responded with No, I will not be Fundraising again. But I just keep getting the same annoying, harassing e-trash.
I will NEVER send Wounded Warriors another dime. The Gary Senise Foundation will get my Veterans donation dollars from now on.
No nonprofit should EVER behave worse than an online vendor. Shame on you WW!

Update this website. It only reflects from 2016
Rachael Gagliardi 7/1/19

The WWP has been nothing but a positive influence. The Soldier ride was my first chance to really to integrate out of my usual norm. The support team was great, they accommodated every service member present whether it be dietary, room accommodations or whatever, their information was great, their overall effort and attitude were top notches, I am very proud to be a member.

Howard Hill

Imagine how effective This Org could be if they got more $$ to the project instead of their huge overhead. There are many organization out there for the Vets that are so much more effective. Do your research before giving. I am giving for a friend who thinks you are great, sad.

The WWP Soldiers ride development and skill camp was a great experience, the team experience and training was excellent. I thought I knew everything I need to know, but the team proof me wrong, I learned more and was challenge to continue learning more about cycling . Great group of people with genuine concern and wiliness to provide us with the best experience we could have. Now, I'm looking forward to participate in a Soldiers ride and also create a group in my home town.
Thanks to all for a wonderful experience....

When I first heard of the Wounded Warrior Project back in 2009 when I retired from the military, I was skeptical and said to myself "Who gives out free things to others without wanting anything back in return?" and I totally ignored the invite to join this organization because I thought it's too good to be true. However, a fellow soldier that I served in the military posted some pics about his Odessey experienced and thank WWP for making it possible. I remembered the name back from 2009 and asked him about the organization. After still being a little skeptical (because I don't like sharing my private info or relatively trust people easily), I decided to become an alumni with WWP and the rest was history. Ever since my retirement, I isolated myself from everything and everyone and only focused on my family and educational journey. Ever since joining WWP this July and began going to their activities that WWP makes possible because of the generous donors that support their cause, I've had the opportunity to go out with my family and alone to many adventurous opportunities that they offer to veterans like myself. I've met new veterans and have begun to remove brick by brick the isolation wall I created for myself over a decade ago.

No one goes into the military thinking that anything will happen to them or hope that they can medically retire and hope to get benefits...WWP has been a major help to getting help to those who feel like they don't deserve help or are hesitant to get it when others have let them down. Having been apart of this organization since 2013 I didn't realize the magnitude of help this organization holds outside of the Federal Government. It is truly an honor and blessing to be a part of. I don't think people understand that there are activities that WWP does also to give back to the community...it is not all about the take and what they can do for your but they believe in giving back to the community as well because we know we are supported and appreciative of all that every one is able to do whether through prayers, a kind thank you, or donations. WE APPRECIATE YOU ALL!! Thank you for your service.

My story is a long one and for the sake of time, I'll condense it. I am 46 yrs old and I medically retired from the Army in 2012. Prior to coming out, as a result of all my injuries that I sustained while I was active, to include the reason for medically retiring, I knew I no longer could do the work I was use to, which was the building trades. After finishing active duty, I declared nursing as a major. With as competitive that it is, the road was not an easy one.
Fortunately I was able to sustain my life (as a student) living off of my VA disability as well as the school stipend. I struggled all the way throughout nursing school but in December 2017, I finished and graduated. I thought it would be easy to get a job... I was highly mistaken to believe that.
I applied after graduation, to all the residencies that were available, but didn't receive any offers until end of August 2018, which I accepted. It starts in the end of October, but I am very happy and excited to start this endeavor that was only possible for my active duty time, the VA, as well as Wounded Warrior Project.
After graduating, I no longer qualified for the stipend, and had to float my entire family on the VA disability that I received. As a result, WWP has helped me on a number of occasions with my living expenses, to include paying for the exam I needed to take to get my national license (NCLEX).
The expense is A LOT, but the project didn't hesitate for one second, and they assisted me with the funds that were needed to pay for it, along with the encouragement along the way.
I can't say enough for WWP, and regardless of some negative publicity in the media about 2 former employees, they are a wonderful organization, and they want to see Veterans, and their families improve, succeed, and thrive in life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done, to include the assistance you'll provide in the future. WWP truly is an organization that will be there the whole way to see you through, and donors can be confident that your dollars are going to helping Veterans rebuild their lives, after active duty.

I was able to travel to Louisville this past weekend and participate in a Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride. The Wounded Warrior Project teammates are among the happiest people I have ever met. They are constantly smiling and you can see they truly enjoy their jobs and helping wounded warriors. The entire process of signing up for the ride and traveling to the location was aided by a teammate every step of the way. Wounded Warrior Project has exceed every expectation I have set for them by a great margin and continues to do so daily. I can't say enough great things about this organization and all it does for wounded warriors.

This was my first Soldier Ride ever and I really enjoyed it. It exceeded my expectations! The staff from Texas was friendly and professional (as was everyone affiliated with the event). The local community support was overwhelming. I've already made referrals and will continue to do so. Looking forward to my next Soldier Ride. Hooah!

Once again, WWP came through and pulled me back from the dark abyss. Second time they’ve set me up to reconnect with brothers and sisters from all over the country. I have no words to express my gratitude for what this means to me.

My wife and I have attended two events with the WWP and both times we truly enjoyed ourselves can't wait until the next upcoming event. Thank you WWP.
Michael Brown

I have attended the WWP Alumni Odyssey and Soldier Ride Cycling in Texas. Even though my Alumni Odyssey was over a year ago, the Team Leader and some of my new friends have kept in contact. We still check on and help each other. Look, to be part of team again we must get out there and try different things. The WWP has help me to grow, improve in areas that needed it and it has but in measures so I don't drop out of site. I know that Im not in the Army anymore but the WWP has filled that void beyond my expectations.

I attend the Solider Ride at Cape Cod this week and where do I start. The transition from my house to Boston was smooth and once I got to CapeCod the WWP staff was amazing. I must say they really do cater to us Wounded Warrior. The food was delicious and no complaints there. The Solider Ride was an event that I will never forget. I met some amazing folks and I am happy I attended that event. If you all never done the Solider Ride please put it on your to do list. God bless each and everyone of you.
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JJ

I gave 20.00 to Wounded Warriors in April. Today they took unauthorized money from my Visa which they must have kept the number, for 50.00. Do not give to this scam! I have notified the authorities.

My husband and I just attended a Couples cooking class in Chattanooga, TN. This was such an amazing experience, for the both of us. I got to see him smile again, and we had a great night out together, learning something new, and meeting other Vets. I really hope that there are more events like this soon!!

Words could never do justice to the impact Wounded Warriors has had , not only for me as a Combat Vet, but my family as well. The opportunity they have provided to connect with other Combat Vets who "get" you has brought healing and focus back into my life.

The Wounded Warrior Project is allowing me to develop a new and healthy lifestyle. I am beginning to learn and develop new exciting workouts which have been vital in my journey the best physical version of me.

I can't say enough about the group who runs the Dallas area WWP. Melody, Dan, and Estaban are wonderful!! The opportunities are vast and I love that we also get to volunteer and give back to the community that supports us. I have befriended many of the veterans and their families. I have tried to tell other veterans that I know about the program and some have tried but served/disability was before 2001 so that is unfortunate. It is a great program.

I been with this nonprofit organization for a while, and been a few date nights and other events. And my wife and had great time on each one, plus meet some great people as well. The only thing I would like Wounded Warrior Project to do is find more event's that veteran's down here in Oregon could do. Every time I get an email about things going on or to do, it's being held in Washington State. So please try hard and find us veterans down things to do, other than golf clinic.
Thank you
Ret.Army.Sgt. Nicky Colo'n

I have been in affiliation with this organization over several years. When I speak of WWP I specifically refer to the Florida chapters in Tampa and Jacksonville. WWP is based upon who you know and your status in their circle. As a caregiver I have been bullied by other women in and at events because they are "groupies". The same several people at all the same events...so to include others and attempt to emulate the mission statement went out the window right away. When I reported the bullying, I was targeted and "black listed". I no longer received the weekly emails, my warrior And I were denied participation and when we needed emergency assistance when we lost our house to the hurricane, we were provided one night in a hotel. Thank you for that because we needed it! That was it. When we needed assistance due to nonprofit fraud in another organization, they made a call to the other on our behalf. When it came time to hold the other np accountable, Wwp disappeared, not another word...couldn't stand by their own and refused to participate with authorities. No exactly "got your back". They also refused to assist (even listening or passing me off) about my ww needing emergency assistance at the Tampa VA. I had my Congressman take care of it, and he did.

As much money As WWP takes in the events don’t show as such. 3-4 years ago I went to an event. Box seats at an NBA game, it was awesome!

Now fast forward and the majority of the events are online, or events with very little resources being used to fund them. I guess the CEO and executives have to game their millions, while the veteran programs suffer.

The Southern Colorado WWP constantly shows events in Denver, Golden, Northern Colorado Colleges. Those Colleges are 2-3 hours away from Colorado Springs. In the time I have been a member, there has been only 1 event sponsored in Pueblo, that was the Gary Sinise and LT Dan Band. It was sponsored because it coincided with the National Medal of Honor Convention. We have a great University in Pueblo that participate in the Same sports as the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. They are missing out on opportunities to expand their base.

I’ve been to two events in Albuquerque. Wish that they wouldn’t Put all their attention on just Phoenix. There’s a large veteran crowd in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas but the Phoenix office hardly gives us attention. They just focus on their city. You can’t really say there’s no events here because there’s plenty to do just like there and I’ve even offered my services to help run or set up events. Typically no reply though. Please don’t forget about us here in Albuquerque.

My name is Jeremy Sedeno, I attended the soldier ride in San Antonio 2017, The experience I had on this ride was second to none. I was a combat medic in the United States Army and after being medically discharged with PTSD and lower limb issues, I was lost. Being told I wasn't fit enough to preform my job duties anymore was a hard hit reality, one that threw me into a deep depression along with my PTSD. The VA is ok although they want to just medicate me more than I like to be, I still had this yearning of being apart of something. I found WWP and I was accepted to do a soldier ride. This was the moment that helped change my life. Once again I felt as if I was apart of something I was in a new unit. The friendships and bonds that were made during that time were incredible. We all had similar stories, we all knew each others pain. We were like a family that got really close in a three day span. It may seem impossible to do but when you create a bond that's real and have something in common, it is easy to do that quick. That's what the Soldier Ride did for me and many others like me. Don't take my word for it, join a soldier ride and see 1st hand.

I participated in the 2017 soldier ride at Cape cod MA and everything about the experience was positive, empowering and wonderful. My follow warriors were supportive and the WWP staff were awesome.

Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is an AMAZING Organization in so many ways. This is the ONE and ONLY Veteran Organization that has helped me and my family on so many levels. They empower me, they helped me be more active in the community despite all my disabilities. They got my 6!
I LOVE WWP!

Wounded Warrior Project is AWESOME! We are from Gulfport, MS and were able to join the organization for a Family Day of bowling and arcade games at Big Play Family Fun Center. The children as well as the adults enjoyed themselves. It was a pleasure to be in the company of kind and courteous people.

WWP is the best.
We went to attend a function at the Iron Horse Grill in Jackson, MS. Iron Horse has been a great place to hang out back in the day but now that Jackson is less than desirable to go to, mainly you need to open carry your gun when outside, we didn't go to the event. Even though I was in the parking lot. We observed undesirables walking all around the parking lot as we sat waiting to go in, also there was a Jackson police/Off duty Sheriff officer with his car blue lights going. This alone raised our concerns about the location WWP picked for this event.
We would love to see events that are in areas like Madison, Pearl or even Clinton. WWP would get more attendance to said events if the area was a little safer.

Wounded Warrior Project’s Linda Cubero is part of their Warriors to Work Program. She assisted me to really excel during the interview process during my recent job search. Every time I spoke with Ms. Cubero, I felt more prepared for the interview process, especially with good questions to ask. She also improved my resume, conducted a mock interview to give me practice and constructive feedback, and helped me better respond to interview questions using the STAR format. As a result, I was able to land a great job at a global company on the Fortune Top 50 List.

A big thank you to WWP and their team who made Soldier Ride Louisville 2017 so special for me. I was by far the oldest soldier to ride in this event having served in Vietnam in 1968-69 and again in Iraq 37 years later with the Tennessee army national guard. This ride was my first and was a personal challenge to me to see how I could do, especially against the much younger fellow vets. It was a challenging ride but I held my own with the guys. A special thanks to Kristin the event organizer. She interacted with all the vets and I especially enjoyed our conversations and her genuine interest in getting to know me. I look forward to riding again and plan to ride as much as possible at home.

I am deeply disappointed in WWP, I have tried on at least 4 different occasions to sign up to attend programs only to be told that they are full or cancelled.

I just went on the Soldier Ride in Pittsburgh PA, and all i can say is WOW! It was an amazing opportunity and a great team spirit and friendship fostering event. I met some of the coolest and nicest people (which was to be expected), and hopefully made some long term friendships. I wish more people could attend such an awesome event. I hope to be able to attend one again sometime in the near future. This one will always be a fond memory that i will continue to share with everyone. Thanks Wounded Warrior Project for making this event available to us vets that truly need the distraction and change of pace in our lives.

I recently attended Soldier Ride Pittsburgh 2017. I had a great time and met a lot of other great Veterans that I will remain in contact with. I look forward to attending the events that WWP has and try to attend as many as I can. It provides an atmosphere where we can open up about what we're going through without worrying about being judged.

My husband and I got to attend Casino Night in San Antonio, Texas. We had such a great time. The atmosphere was inviting and positive. It was great to hang out and get to know other WWP families.

I recently attended Soldier Ride Atlanta 2017. It was a wonderful experience and allot of fun. Not only did we do the ride but we also went to the Georgia Aquarium and a Winery. The closeness shown between everyone involved was priceless. Thanks WWP. Keep up the great work.

Hello My Band of Brothers and Sisters who are Members of The Wounded Warrior Project and Alumni. I am SFC, CHAVEZJOHNNY LUPE U.S ARMY 26 YEARS OF SERVICE. Combat Veteran and I am 100% Disable and all our stories are almost the same because we all have been in Battle or Supported those Combat Arms Units. What matters is that we all Served our Country when She or he called. What I ask if WWP can find some how to help us that are not close to the events that are put on in the Big cities and we miss out because we can't Travel 2 or 4 hours. We all Love what WWP has given us but it would be nice to send us Regal Cinema, Edward's Cinema Tikets to all of us who can't travel. We could take pictures of our family enjoying the events. I would ask if we could get a office here on the Central Coast of California in the City of Santa Maria of Santa Barbara County California it would help us WWP Veterans alot it could cover from Venture County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, and parts of Monterey. The city of Santa Maria would be a Perfect location since we have a New Veterans Clinic. We have Band of Brothers Softball Team, that plays ever friday night, Veterans Treatment Courts that is doing a Great Outstanding job with our Veterans. This is my story and I Love what the WWP is doing for us Veterans across America and Thank you for all your Support and GOD BLESS HOOAH. Tell my next Story on how it all began for me Joining our Military in 1984/85 I call it Back in the Day.

These guys are FRAUD! The CEO made millions off money that was for Veterans and they were caught trying to squash out other small veteran charities and organizations! NEVER donate to them!

Don't know how to start this so I am going to start here. I usually get emails from WWP sometimes I open them, other times I don't. I saw an event "Peer Support" listed and it was near my home so I went. Leading up to this event I thought about committing suicide often sometimes daily. It was great to get out and be around people that have saved and that are going through similar issues. I felt good and now I feel apart of a team. This support group gives me something to look forward to. When I get down and think about hurting myself I think back to WWP and know I am not alone.

John Mallory

Please help bring awareness to paralyzed vets. Wwp needs events for them and families. They are unable to support wheelchair or bed bound vets and families. We need it SO much. Thank you American for your support and bless you all.

my cousin died on my birthbay last year march 24 2016

I participated in the 2016 soldier ride in Jacksonville, Fl.
It was a great experience and a very motivating experience. I got to spend time with fellow veterans and feel that comradery I felt while enlisted. The WWP team were really loving and helpful and welcoming. You could tell they love what they do and have a passion for helping veterans out! I recommend it to all wounded warriors.

I have yet seen any type of support and ALL of the activities in Illinois that they set up are not even close to what I like doing. I am an outdoor enthusiast period, I said that in the questionnaire that I received almost a year ago and I have yet had a response or have seen anything about Fishing or hunting. WHAT A JOKE!

I came from the desert war myself. I was medivac do to heart and tbi issues. My issues were not bomb explosive issues or anything extreme like this. I did see folks with injuries and wounds that I never want to see again. At the time I was a Navy Cop and a Navy Corpsman so I saw a lot of both. So when I was send back to the hospital, wounded warrior project rep was there to see us. She was very nice, and WWP helped me and my friends to adapt more easily. I remember from previous deployments in the Marines, when we came back, there was nothing there, not even a thank you! WWP was there from beg to end! They gave us civilian clothes, and see other vets to help each other out! The military teaches us how to be a team, and I truly love WWP because they are what that is...a TEAM! WWP, I wish you were here during the first Gulf war, because when I had to deal with some wounded at the hospital from there, it was sad. I could have used that help at that time, but I am always appreciated of your help to others! I support WWP all the time no matter what! They are my go to team always! I will go to them first before my wife because they know what we go through! Peace to all of you! And thanks for your service my brothers and sisters!

I have utilized several programs and found that they are one of the few that truly care about the individual veterans. They got me a job using W2W and I utilized several other programs with positive results.

After the WWP lost Tim Grossman, the VA benefits team has gone to crap. I have lost all faith in the WWP claims department. No this has nothing to do with winning or losing my claim. Its strictly about communication, assistance, and caring none of which my WWP David Hill or my regional manager gave a damn about. My claim was finished, never heard a word from either one weeks before or after my claim was completed. Come to find out the regional manager was fired and the WWP didn't think...hey lets contact the veterans on her case load and provide a status up or introduce them to the new regional manager. I wrote David Hill several emails, at first he responded then he got lost in cyber space.....So I recommend you find another VSO or Veterans lawyer (like I did that communicates with me weekly with out asking).

All in All: avoid Tracy Pennycuick (whom was fired) and David Hill (AKA Extremely useless) at all costs or your claim will never get awarded in your favor...

The Soldier Ride was far more that just a bike ride. Thank you for the opportunity to spend time with fellow warriors who understand my plight. It a very short period of time I gained 38 brothers and sisters, that to Wounded Warrior Project. There is one upsetting factor, you can only participate twice in a lifetime.

I've been out of the Army since June 2014 and have done numerous events with other veterans through the WWP and have even brought my family for many of them. I've done so many things that I never thought I could do all thanks to the WWP. I am so honored to be apart of something that cares to give back and the staff are all great to be around and work with. I've used WWP To help increase my VA disability to indoor skydiving. If I've learned one thing, it's that the sky is the limit with the WWP. Thank you all for all your hard work and dedication and for allowing myself and my family to participate in so many events!!

I have been a member since my discharge in 2007. First of all, let me mention that, unlike DAV, which double claims it's employees as disabled personnel served, the post 9-11 disabled vets that are employed by WWP are NOT claimed as veterans serviced by this organization EVER, let alone every year. Yes, a couple of disreputable people in the management portion of the organization made the FANTASTIC good works of the rest of these AWESOME, HARD-WORKING & CARING people less visible BUT, for the majority of the veterans I have encountered, this is THE VERY BEST of ALL the Veterans Service Organizations EVER! The Resource Center has so VERY MANY contacts they even OUTREACH for NON 9-11 PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY other VETERANS!! Over the years WWP has reached out to me again and again to make sure I am okay and integrating back into society. This summer, my air conditiong broke down and, grateful that I even have a roof over my head I was hesitant to ask for help, but living solely on disability, I asked anyhow. WWP put me in touch with Operation Home Front (even poked them a little to speed up the process) and I now have air conditioning again - Important as I have a medical condition that effects my breathing and ability to sweat (I don't). THANK YOU WWP for all you do for all of us!! If WWP cannot help directly, 99.9% of the time they WILL find a resource to help, unless the VETERAN shuts them out!

Never done anything for me.. member since 2009.. said they help.. but never followed through on their word... the new Ceo got his job by the good ole boy system.. because he served under the Chairman of the board dads in the Army... I am not important enough for them to help... turned into nothing but away to make millions off others injuries.. I got a hat.. and stickers..my bad... donate to a cause that really helps veterans.. not just spending millions on advertising... for you all that love it... great.. but they lied to me.. didn't follow through.. and I don't live in a major city where they can meet me and make friends.. so I get denied on anything I try to do..

WWP has been exceptionally wonderful. It hasn't been a year yet that I've been separated from the military, and my wounds are still healing, emotionally, mentally, and physically. But being able to participate in various programs and events like taking part in a Soldier Ride and the Peer support groups, and having a peer mentor has tremendously helped me along in my healing process. During the first couple of months of being medically retired, I was angry and felt thrown away. I cried when I focused in on the WWP logo because I knew that I used to be the strong Soldier, being able to carry my battle buddy. But the Wounded Warrior Project has been there with me during my journey every step of the way. I know that I still have a long journey ahead of me, but it doesn't look so bleak knowing the Wounded Warrior Project is there to support and carry veterans like me.

I honestly don't understand where negative reviews for WWP come from. I wonder if any of the people leaving them have ever really gotten involved in the organization. I can't say enough about what this organization has done for me. I've heard complaints about WWP not spending enough on warriors, but somehow, I feel overwhelmed by the enormous amount that has been spent on me. My family and I are so grateful.

This organization is revitalizing and saves lives in more than one way!

I have been out of the military for 5 years and ever since I've felt lost, alone, and unwanted. I joined WWP a few years ago and since then I've attended several events. Most recently, I attended Soldier Ride and it was the most fun I've had in a long time. I felt like I was back with my family after a long reunion. I cannot adequately describe the support and acceptance I felt while attending this event. The help and concern that we received from our teammates (WWP staff) was above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you to all of those who put this event on for us, including the Soldier Ride and U-haul personnel!!!!

WWP has made me more sociable in an isolated and lonely world. I went on a Soldier Ride and it was the best experience Ive had with my battle buddies since before my trauma. I'm so grateful for the WWP, programs and staff.

My boys and I enjoyed our first baseball game, Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium. Thank you WWP!

2016 Soldier Ride Seattle was an amazing experience. Cool people & wonderful staff. Can't ask for more. You guys all rock! Thank you!

I am pleased with the awareness for our vetetans hey have brought to our civilian community. I am very unhappy that most of their revenue goes to their organization and not directly in support of our Veterans.
My donations will go to veterans organizations that I know will use my donation in " direct" support of the veterans and their events.

Eh as a soldiers wife, I see wwp do a lot of great things for a lot of people. I just feel they don't do enough for those with a family of more than 2 dependants. Low of funds is what I constantly hear yet we see the media of millions going to bs.
My husband has a hard time interacting with people, he has issues, overall he is a broken soldier! We as family are all he's got we are his comfort zone, we as in myself and our 3 kids, I'd like for us to have the ability to do things with other soldiers and their families and wives, but we never get things in our city that are family orientated. Sometimes we will get soldier and 1 guest if lucky 2, what's that wife and 1 kid? Broken soldiers usually (in our case) can not work. Our income is barely enough to cover rent bills car payments etc , diapers.... yet America is screwed up And we apparently make to much to get any Snap or tanf(yet all these people that don't need it get it)... anyway we'd like the same opportunity the single soldiers or soldier with tiny families have, wwp should have more family orientated type events, or if your going to do snowboarding, some offroading, camping, and fishing, allow more than just 2guests because overall families can and do all of that too. Children should be involved, remember some of these soldiers fought to not only make a difference in America but to improve the country their children grow up in, because those children matter that much! So quit being greedy fund raising money to supposedly use on soldiers when your only using a small percentage to help a small portion while the rest goes to your $10,000 per bottle of champagne parties.

Portland Oregon wife

This is the first event I went to. I was really nervous because I'm not used to interacting with people anymore, especially not face to face. But I had so much fun and the ladies made me feel good about myself and wanted to help support my business. Very positive, uplifting experience that I desperately needed

After many surgeries and the final one being my neck fusion I thought that there wasnt much for me to do really until my therapist started pushing me to look into organizations that help wounded combat vets. I started to talk with the WWP Rep who was at Bethesda and they got me to sign up and eventually got me to sign up for a Soldier Ride. I was reluctant to attend the event due to my PTDS, Depression, Anger, and Anxiety along with my physical issues. Once I got there though the staff made me feel more at ease and assisted me with everything. It was an eyeopening and uplofting experience for me and I am looking forward to doing another ride in the future. Way to go WWP!!! Keep up the great work you are doing for myself and my fellow Warriors!!!

I will start out by saying that in the past couple of years since my medical retirement from the army, i have not been good at trying to meet new people or even go out in public unless it is late at night or with my fiance/caregiver. My life after the army has been very tragic and hard at times, i lost my fiance/caregiver a year ago and have been alone ever since. Being alone and having PTSD and TBI is the hardest thing i have had to go through. I was honored to be invited to participate in a soldier ride with wounded warrior project in 2016, it was the best decision i have ever made to go, i met some incredible warriors and made life long friends, wounded warrior project opened the my heart and mind to begin to trust people again and to continue to participate in other events, i would encourage anyone invited to an event to go and make the best of it. THANK YOU WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.

5 stars may seem excessive, given the bad press that can be easily found via a simple Internet search, but it really is warranted in this situation. Having recently returned from the Soldier Ride Pittsburgh, I can honestly say that the Soldier Ride staff go above and beyond their assigned roles/positions. Every staff member/teammate expressed their desire to make a difference in the world and each time it felt sincere. I can't say enough about the folks I have personally met, interacted with, and learned about over my short time as an Alumni in the WWP's Alumni Program!

Dear Wounded Warrior Project,

I just want to say thank you to everyone that made our 2016 Chicago Soldier Ride possible. From Wounded Warrior Project, Chicago Police Departments, Chicago Fire Departments, all Volunteers, to my fellow Wounded Warriors. You all made our soldier ride an absolutely incredible experience. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. Leaving to Chicago I knew I had a very tough battle ahead of me. I've been diagnosed with a tremendous amount Traumatic Brain Injuries dating back 2005 that have been under treated since 2005. My TBI's have had a huge impact on my everyday life. I have to deal with so many complications on a daily bases from migraine headaches, loss of vision, loss of memory, and being a totally different person all together. I'm also open to Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson, and other brain diseases. Three days after I returned from the soldier ride I started my 3 month long jump start of treatment. In hopes of prolonging these diseases and hopefully an improvement in my everyday life. Thanks to you all I'm charging this battle with a recharged battery, I'm carrying a huge amount of positive momentum with me from my Chicago trip! Lately I haven't had the luxury of picking and choosing the memories I stay with. But I hope and pray that the memories I made with all of you in Chicago stay with me forever. Again thank you and God Bless!


Sincerely,
Richard Diaz

I am so very grateful to the Wounded Warrior Project for all that they did for the Soldier Ride - Chicago 2016. It gives an outlet for like minded people to come together and form bonds, camaraderie and life long friendships. Most participants are stepping out of their comfort zone and it takes a lot of courage for them to show up. The Wounded Warrior Project provides a space of neutral ground for us and I am so appreciative to have been approved, for their hospitality and all that is involved. This kind of event is a huge undertaking and I know there are many details behind the scenes, that we are not aware of. I personally was able to try something brand new, push myself and to receive encouragement. It was an opportunity of a lifetime and an experience that I will cherish forever!!!

I just want to take some time and thank Norma Gallegoz from the WWP office in San Antonio, TX for helping my wife and myself when we needed some assistant. Her professionalism and down to earth attitude made our visit helpful and comfortable. She's a great asset to the WWP Program. The staff was also friendly with us and also helped us with the questions that we had. Thanks Norma and the staff to the WWP.

The Wounded Warrior Project has been a great benefit to both me and my family. They have stepped in to help out when we went through financial times, have given me opportunities to meet up with other warriors and their families but most of all their Warriors to Work program was most beneficial. My Warriors to Work case manager Rick McKenna was there to answer any and all questions I had, helped me with my resume as well as job searching. In the end, after nearly 18 months I was able to successfully obtain a job in my career field. I couldn't have asked for a better organization and a better case manager as I was finishing school and job searching.

Amazing organization that truly has continued to help me and my kids in every aspect of it. It's been amazing experiences, knowledge and growth for me with wounded warrior so thank you for truly standing behind us vets and all your support

They have done nothing for me, I am disabled veteran with monthly low income from service connection, that being said they offer no travel to do anything you have to pay out of pocket , for me that is impossible because bills come first. I thought they would get me out of the house and get me to enjoy life again but they think Chicago is the only town in Illinois so if your not around Chicago get get to do nothing ... they are thieves period even when u put in to do something they still put u through a process where they can tell you no... where does all the money go where certainly not to me a so called alumni

With all of the bad news about Wounded Warriors lately, I'd like to take a minute to say that they have helped me in my absolute worst of times. I live in the Chicago area and as a last ditch effort to find a job, I asked for help through the warriors to work program. The staff at Chicago was amazing. The boss there, Tim, helped me with my resume and talked to me for over an hour about interviewing. He walked me through the different job websites and even made a few calls to companies that were hiring. Within a week I had three interviews and within two weeks I had a job. The rest of the staff in the office was so helpful as well and they obviously love what they do and are great at it. I even started working with Sam to get healthier. If the Chicago office is any indication, Wounded Warrior Project is headed in the right direction.

During a Veterans Conference at the University that I was attending after getting out of the service I met Rick McKenna, a Warriors to Work Specialist. Rick encouraged me to become a member of the Wounded Warrior Project alumni. I hesitated at first, but the minute I joined I felt the support and dedication of this organization. Rick was able to guide me with resume writing and showed me opportunities on reaching out to potential employers. It may not seem like a lot, but each one of us needs different support. That was the kind of support I needed to get my confidence back after being medically discharged. The Wounded Warrior Project constantly gives me opportunities to connect with other alumni members through sponsored events. I am a proud Alumni!

Despite the recent events surrounding administration of the organization, my experiences with the Warriors To Work program have been outstanding! The regional office I am supported under (Chicago) did not have a program specialist, therefore they matched me with a specialist out of the Kansas office. Their support and ability to shoot straight through the HR system gave me the insight I needed to land the job I wanted, not the job I had to take. The consistent follow-through was unparalleled and appreciated. All in all - the best employment transition support I have received since being medically retired from service. The specialist (Rick McKenna) cares about getting us where we want to be and works his tail off to help make the connections needed to get us the opportunities.

this the best project for wounded vets. so far great experience with multiple projects such as
computer IT cets, running program and soldier ride.
Thank You Guys

US Army Veteran

I can never register for any of these events. I either get to them too late, or someone else has priority. My family is just as important as the Sargeant majors, or generals, are they not?

I would not be alive if it were not for this organization. They were there for some of my darkest days. And gave me the opportunity to heal through helping other warriors.

August of 1971. Lawrence, KANSAS, i arrived for a year post-graduate fulbright scholarship.
the campus was amazing. us in viet nam wat, color tv during meal time. and some by then hippie veterans - injured heroes - talking to me about their pains, sorrows, casualties, tears., amputed limbs. when they were aware i was portuguese, they taught me my hypocritical nazi country had threee diferente viet nam wars in ANGOLA, MOZAMBIQUE and GUINEA-BISSAU. We had no color tv, no live war scenes, because of salazar's dictatorship that was over on 04.25.1974. tomorrow's date. i was by then a non-fiction journalist and a reporter. before becoming an expose writer. WATERGATE, TOM WOLFE, THE WASHINGTON POST, CIVIL RIGHTS, FRED FRIENDLY, CHARLES GUGGENHEIM's advisor of the two murdered KENNEDYS (JOHN and ROBERT), MARTIN LUTHER KING, 1976's BICENTENNIAL - GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND FRONT LADIES!

What inspires me to give is my daughter kourtney she is in remision from leaukemia now for 15 years so as a mom i know the pain and challenges of a child in need..i have donated to the wounded warrior project with my children and it was very rewarding for me. Im also a memeber of the leaukemia lymphomic societys news letter and help out with that to. For all those special people who have been through it all with me i apreciate everything and have the deepest thanks to them.

they spent more money suing another non profit 5 times over a logo than they do on helping veterans. their website is so vague i don't know if they are empowering veterans to reintegrate into society or become drug dealers. most of their admin makes more than $100,000 a year which is a lot for a NONPROFIT organization. i would give them -10 stars if it was possible they're the worst ever

Project 22 showing this past Saturday was absolutely amazing. It was emotional but my wife and I enjoyed the experience.

Randy A.Hill

very said that the money seems to go to the higher ups in charity rather than the veterans

I used to be a HUGE WWP supporter. They haven't had ANY as in NONE, ZERO, ZIP programs in Wisconsin in the last 4 months, only 3 in last 6.

They will waste your money paying themselves and buying shtuff supposedly for vets but will use exclusively for themselves.

DONT WASTE YOU MONEY. Donate to a local VSO that WILL help vets in the local area such as the VFW or American Legion. These guys are not bogus and had to have some leadership leave the org just for that reason.

Based on my experience as a former fundraiser for American Cancer Society, I do not support your organization that has over 50% in administrative costs. When a president makes over $400,000 that is exorbitant. I have notified my fb contacts of your costs. All donors should ask about your costs prior to making donations.

Received my 2016 Membership card today. Guess there record keeping has not improved much because I canceled my membership and my $19.99 deduction to them back in early March . Since 2013 I have been paying to a Project which I thought was for the Wounded Warriors. However, I then find out that no my donation has been paying for fancy hotel stays, HIGH income for management and big wild parties which I do not believe helped any of our wounded warriors. As a 26 year Air Force Retiree, I still cannot understand how Executives can take money and not spend the bulk of the donations on the warriors it was intended for. instead they spend little on the Warriors and the Bulk on THEMSELVES. They will receive no further dollars from me, and I hope the new blood they have hired to replace those terminated will get back to full help for our Warriors.

I have participated in several bicycling events and it has helped me tremendously. I have also participated in nutrition, boxing, and other wellness events. They also assisted me with my VA claim. The staff is very caring and helpful. They have been the one place for me to turn for help when no one else was available or cared. I will be forever grateful for their help and assistance.

As a 100% Disable Veteran of over 24 yrs of Active Federal Service in the US Army I feel very thankful for what the WWP is done for me and other warriors during the Soldier Ride Jacksonville Base Camp, The WWP organization and their staff are compare to angels dedicated to serve and honor all warriors and their families. I wish this great organization lots of blessings and once again THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS……….. DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY
Edwin Cancel
SFC, RET
US. Army
San German, Puerto Rico

Contacted WWP and Underarmor supplier branded (logo) apparel. Asked WWP not to show prosthetics which were supplied by the VA not WWP. In my note explained that a real charity would have brought suit in criminal or civil litigation. The board of directors should resign for failure of oversight, breach of fiduciary duty. Underarmor only response was that one day a month the open there gym to WWP. When asked what was there profit on clothing branded WWP and advertised in the vets shown in commercials. No response as to $ cost of catering/limos rental at $1000.00 per person fund raiser on USS Intrid. If the charity was honest they would openly discuss problems. What they did was hire public relations firm and lawyers to white wash a probably fraud. Worst of all disservice to our vets. This my personal opinion.

Folks, you must remove the stars based on the truth
of what has just come to surface regarding Wounded
Warrior. CEO, Steven Nardizzi & COO, Al Giordano fired.
More people had to be involved other than
the top two personnel at this non-profit.

Can no longer trust the site great nonprofits! They did not see the fraud wounded warriors were pulling. They are no just like the fake bond rating agencies. Don't trust them! Give local so you know it helps!

This charity has been really good for my recovery and I am really greatfull for them.

I participated in Soldier Ride Tampa Florida. This was a great event that I would recommend for Veterans. The staff were very supportive and courteous. This is a great organization for current and prior service members.

IS ANYONE RUNNING THE GREAT NON-PROFITS WEBSITE, EVEN READING THE REVIEWS PEOPLE SUBMIT?? MASSIVE EMBEZZLEMENT, SUED MULTIPLE TIMES, PRESIDENT FORCED TO RESIGN BY COURT ORDER... HOW TF IS THIS SCAM STILL ON THE LIST?? EFF THIS!

(written Sat. 3.12.2016). The entire "Executive Staff" must be fire because they absolutely knew of the abuse of donation funds. The following must be fire to bring back the "trust" in WWP. "Adam Silva, Jeremy Chwat, Gary Corless, Ayla Tezel, Bruce Nitsche John Hamre, John Roberts, Jon Sullivan, Michael Richardson, Donna Buckner, Amber Allred, Ned Breslin, Eric Miller, Tracy Farrell, Danielle Ossi, Jenniver Silver.." Once those executives are all fired, then and only then start donating money again. Not until". Me? Vet. USMC

Scam!!!!! Do not donate to this scam. They are corrupt.

This sleazy organization has been caught red-handed using the hard-earned money of good people (and my now deceased mother who parted with some of her Social Security check each month) to throw lavish parties, to stay in luxury hotels and basically party like they were celebrities. Hell has a special place waiting for them.

Two top executives were forced to resign due to waste of millions of dollars on first-class airfare and lavish parties. They should be prosecuted and exposed so that every vet knows their names and faces. The worst kind of hypocrisy.

Now that CEO Steven Nardizzi and COO Al Giordano have been fired or forced to resign from WWP, perhaps it can refocus on veterans' needs rather than "team building" at 5 star resorts and running those endless paid ads by celebrities. Read the group's I-990 federal tax return and see the many high salaries Nardizzi paid his pals; see the multi-million dollar fund raising contracts which powered it to taking in over $350 million last year at very high overheads; see the $150,000 grant to the Nonprofit Defense Council which advocates that high fund raising overheads are a necessary evil if you want to grow. Nardizzi is now 0 for 2 on charities he either ran or was their #2 executive. He might consider a new field of endeavor as he may be unsuited to philanthropy.

My husband was deployed in 2003 on OIF, he came back severely ill, we have struggled for 10 years against the army and the VA. As parent of 3 kids with special needs and a ill husband, living in the terrible economy of Puertpuerto ,without a job, everything was a mess. But everything change when we found WWP.........wow!!! They helped us financially and whit my husband's VA claims. Their peer support group took a 3 hour drive to my house with 4 trucks full of food, diapers, wipes, clothes, household goods,furniture and $500 worth of gift cards. ...They talk to us, we cried,we laughed, But the most emotional moment was when Daniel, a WWP alumni gave my husband a medal like coin. I can honestly say I'm glad to have found the WWP....they truly make a HUGE difference. If I was going to write about it I will have to write a book. But from the WWP....thank you Korina Martines, Collie Waigth,Julio Quiñones, Edna and Daniel Dumas, Jerry Rivera,Pichy.....and so many others that have treated us with kindness and care

Wow- I can't believe this place needlessly wasted millions of dollars in donations on extravagant conferences and parties. It's shameful and disgusting and I'll never donate again. DO NOT DONATE TO THIS SCAM ORGANIZATION.

For the past six months when the events come out on that date as soon as it comes out all events are closed so are the workers and their families getting all the events filled

I have read an article on the Wounded Warrior Project. it is the biggest veteran service organization. it took in at least $300 million in 2015. However, it's overheads and fundraising cost are over 40% of it's revenues. The Marine foundation's overhead is less than ten percent. That was reason I had ceased to donate to the Wounded warrior project. The American legion has less overhead than the Wounded warrior project.

I donated to Wounded Warriors for over a year. I believed that the organization was dedicated to actual Wounded Warriors. In Nov 2015, I received a calendar from the organization that had a story each month about a veteran that they help. As I read the stories it became clear that the first six months had stories that didn't quite support what I believed the organization represented what there commercials portrayed. I bothered me a little. In January 2016, I was ready to double my monthly contribution when the story broke about the excesses that the management was treating themselves to. Another rip off of good people trying to help a worthy cause only to be corrupted by individual greed.
I have broke my ties with the WWP, and I am looking for a trustworthy organization that is truly trying to help wounded veterans.

My experience with Wounded Warrior has been completely different from what I had heard and researched, and certainly different from what I had expected. As a 25 year transitioning Veteran, I was looking for employment with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) to continue to give back to service members; I knew I could not cut ties completely. I dropped my initial resume with Wounded Warrior in August 2015 and was pleasantly surprised as to what transpired.
My initial contact with Heather set my first interview for a coordinators position. A few weeks later I spent about an hour with Chelsea during my first interview, feeling that it had not gone very well. I was shocked to not only hear back from Chelsea, but was recommended to apply for a manager’s position. Chelsea set me up with Linda from the Warriors to Work program in order for me to revise my resume, work on interview skills, and general tips to put my best self forward as I went through the interview process. As I thought about it later, why would you select me as a potential candidate if my resume needed work? I thought my exit transition had done a fairly decent job of assisting me in preparing a resume. Little did I know?
Not only did I get good advice, I had a much better resume and felt better prepared. Linda assisted in revising my resume, coaching me through the interview process, providing me with tips and pointers from someone who has interviewed candidates for Fortune 500 companies. Linda and Chelsea continued to contact me, updating my progress and the steps necessary to secure employment with Wounded Warrior. Sometime after the New Year, Linda sent me an employment listing for another VSO in the San Antonio area. Linda then sent an email to the Human Resources Director of that VSO informing him of my decision to apply for the position and emphasizing my knowledge, skills and abilities; something she did not have to do. I am waiting to hear from both Wounded Warrior and the second VSO, but without Chelsea and Linda, I would not be where I am now. I had the opportunity to meet Linda in person, explained my situation to her, and without thought, she picked up the phone and made a call on my behalf, providing me with valuable information in order for me to make an informed decision.
I felt, especially after talking to Linda on numerous occasions, woefully prepared by the exit process of my service. As a senior service member, I could only imagine how a younger service member felt, how they were (or were not) prepared for transition to civilian life and employment. The family at Wounded Warrior, from my recruiting coordinator Heather, through Chelsea, Linda, Brian N., Ryan, Brian S., John, Theresa, Ferdinand and Tim, have helped me navigate not only the Wounded Warrior process, but also provided me information, resources, and enthusiastic support in working towards my own desire to support other service members.
Understanding what was available to me from Wounded Warrior, how they could assist me and my family has made a tremendous impact on me personally. I owe the entire staff a debt I cannot repay. Regardless of future employment, I will continue to support and volunteer to support the Wounded Warrior Project and those they serve.

It simply amazing that after my Mother died they refused to stop hounding her estate. They even had the gall to bill her 11 months after her passing. The first 6 times I called and said I needed to get this resolved...they hung up the phone. You know they are skeevy because they do not put a phone number on their direct mail and they do not have an 800# to call. It took a legal threat to get them to respond.

I was so disappointed to read all the bad reviews about them as they used to be a well respected charity that did good for soldiers. Now they seem to be a charity that just does good for their own employees.

Many veterans have noted that Wounded Warrior Project's "services" to veterans includes regularly e-mailing invitations to events that are already full. WWP counts each and every "invited" person as a veteran they helped that year. Same if the only assistance provided was a referral list of charities that might help with their issues. This is beyond sleazy and it is long past time for this profiteering "charity" to be exposed. And that is finally happening.

I am 80% percent disability with P.T.S.D. Issues since 2009 from Iraq. Last Year I became Homeless with my daughter and her 3 children. I called wounded warriors because they help you get into a home and they only gave me other referrals that were out of resources. I am still homeless and hoping I can get enough from income tax for 1st last month and deposit.

I really have been very impressed with WWP. Everything they try to do is in the best interest of most OIF/OEF Veterans. The Project Odysseus that helps PTSD wounded vets recover. Equestrian Veteran therapy programs are outstanding also are work in process. I really think a lot of this negative publicity is because other veteran organizations ( DAV,VFW) feel threatened and see a lot of their contributions dropping. But starting a which hunt against another organization is wrong because it is hurting Veterans they claim to help. There own bylaws prevent them from this. Leave WWP alone before they start looking at your real numbers. Be patient because a lot of veterans sign up for these programs. Once your picked you'll see what I mean. The programs are veteran focused and really helpful .

Found out this is a for profit organization spending lavishly on executive salaries and other non veteran related 'functions'.

Since signing up over two years ago we have yet to have a local event to participate in even after writing. Both my husband and I are disabled combat veterans. He was hit by an ied. Not only are functions non existent after requests, but request for help through VA claims would not be helped as well. I have done all the grunt work and even the birthday calls are a month late. The only thing we have received out of WWP is a free hat, water bottle and small throw.

I would look up a local outdoor veteran organization before donating here.

Wounded Warrior Project has helped me in many ways. My first outing was Soldier Ride NC. Their staff showed my that even with a spinal injury i can still get out and ride a bike. The information i received at SRNC has proven invaluable. My second and third outings were deep sea fishing trips. For me fishing is an ultimate therapy because nothing matters but that fish on the line.. on the second fishing trip there was an open spot when we went to leave the dock, and even though it was an alumni only event, the staff allowed my eight year old son to join us. We all had a blast, and my son and i got some time to bond and have fun together. In Dec 2015 they sent my whole family and my mother in law to see Disney on Ice for my daughters 5th birthday. I have never seen a bigger smile on my little girls face. They call periodically to check in on myself amd my wife and kids to make sure everything is going ok. If we have any event requests we forward them on amd they do their best to get is to them. WWP has helped us grow as a family, the extensive reach of their ability and willingness to help is unbelievable. If it weren't for WWP and their help amd activities, i would most likely be homeless, hungry and divorced. THANK YOU WWP FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR MY FAMILY

I wish I could rate them less then a one star. I was facing homelessness because of a service connected disability. When I contacted them for help all they did wad send a list of other charities to call for help. They couldn't even help me expediting my claims with the VA. I wouldn't donate a dime to this charity. Social security approved my case in 90 days, that's how bad my disabilities are. I say save your money and give it to an organization that really helps.

They deserve no stars because they help no one except themselves to all the money. The CEO gave himself a 100 million dollar

Wounded Warrior does not deserve a raiting. I am a OIF, OEF also a wounded warrior who is 100% disabled with VA and SSDI. My rant is like all the other guys on here who are complaining about receiving emails to events that are full already. Thank You kindly for not treating me like a ass!! Look I have a lot of issues and a short life expectantsy, so I would ask please quit wasting my time by sending event information that you are never going to let me sign up for because it is always full. I would love to see somebody Audit this organization to see exactly what it is you all are doing for the disabled combat soldiers who you all have elected to be wounded warriors. I have yet received any help from you all, in fact I have delt with VA all by myself and my rep tried to take credit for this. I am sure you all are by regions and if so the Louisville Nashville region needs to have a internal audit. My name is
Marshall Howell and I am a disabled vet who does not like any organization to use soldiers like me to make there selves look better. I would ask that somebody hire up from WWP read what we are saying. It's sad WWP has our public believing that they are really doing something for us.. You all should be ashamed of yourself. I had to put at least one star because this site would not let me just continue with any rating.. Also asked me to choose my role when submitting and I could only pick client!! That's right I'm a client!!! Get the F out of here...

Well, I'm not sure if these events are real or fake. Every time I'm sent an invite, I click on the apply now and I always get a quick note stating it no longer available, so please don't invite me to something that already full. I don't have time for emotional games.

Why does WWP send out event notices that are already fully booked. Signed curious wounded warrior

Throughout the many past years of retirement I have been a regular donor to our military, as well as other charitable organizations. But along the way, I learned I was often mislead by taking things at "face value" and was donating to the wrong organizations. One such case is the Wounded Warrior Project. (See why below.)

I don't like giving my money away to "inefficient" organizations. This is like giving my hard-earned money to the wrong people since administrators, Presidents, CEOs, and other officers are often taking a significant portion of my donation. It is like you worked to help support them, not the needy. So after digging past the first layer of sad TV ads and relentless mailed donation requests, it became obvious many of these people are simply in this for the money.

Luckily, scraping away the surface layers was made much easier using free, independent online references such as GuideStar.org and CharityNavigator.org. In this way your money gets the most "bang for the buck."

Based on factual information available through these resources, I CAN SEE THAT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT (WWP, Jacksonville FL) DOES NOT FALL INTO MY CATEGORIZATION OF BEING AN "EFFICIENT" CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. If you check the above references yourself, which include IRS Form 990, and you will see the following pitiful data: Less than 60% of WWP's total expenses goes to the programs and services it exists to deliver; the CEO was compensated $419,715 in Fiscal Year 2014; the COO and CFO together received a total of over $604,000 compensation; eleven other "officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees" were compensated a total of$2,272,256 ($206,568 average/person); and more than 33% of expenses were spent on "Fundraising."

Now compare WWP to other military charities such as those suggested by CharityNavigator.org: the USO of Missouri, Inc. (MO) or the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (VA), or even your favorite charity. You will see the percentage going to soldiers or veterans in need are significantly higher than the 60% provided by WWP: For the Tragedy Assistance Program over 79% percent of its total expenses are spent on the programs and services it exists to deliver; for the USO of Missouri, over 83% is spent on services for the ones in need. And fundraising and officer salary expenses are grossly less. Also, "Overall Ratings" of these two are 4 of 4 Stars compared to WWP's 3 stars; "Overall Scores" are 92+ and 96+ compared to WWP's 84+.

What is a notable difference is that WWP's revenues are many times larger than the above two examples. But how does one justify fourteen WWP CEO, officers', and administrators' salaries totaling $2,745,271?

All interactions with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) have been well above the normal level of satisfaction, but this event took it to another level. The WWP hosted the 2015 Jacksonville, FL WWP Alumni Summit in Amelia, Island, FL and this event was a success more times over than I can say. Meting likeminded service men and women was an unexpected treat. Having participated in several events, this by far was my favorite. The level of attention to detail and planning to create this spouse friendly event was epic. My wife and I enjoyed meeting fellow armed services members and spouses, while relaxing with one another over a few days. Many things were the highlight of this trip to include an outstandingly attentive resort staff, motivational speakers, and WWP representatives. I hope this is the pinnacle of events, because this one will be hard to beat. Thanks for allowing my wife and I the opportunity to attend this event. Lastly, I enthusiastically look forward to staying connected with the many people we met this weekend.

Wounded warrior project is amazing ! I can't begin to tell all of the ways they have helped us! They saved my warriors life and my marriage! From all the mental support, activities and more we are eternally grateful for this
Organization !

We had a great weekend in Amelia Island, Florida at the "Alumni Couples Summit" with WWP. Being newly married it was educational for my Wife and gave her more information, tools to help Us and she spent quality time with other spouses and made friends who share the same issues with their Warrior. EVERYTHING WWP does for Warriors, Caregivers, Families is first-class and REALLY helps!!!! I can not thank them enough for helping us.

We had an AMAZING time in the Amelia Island, FL alumni summit this past weekend.
All of the couples who participated were amazing, the staff was great and we had an incredible time between the games, food, segway tour, massages, and bonfires!
Thanks for a GREAT WEEKEND!

My wife and I recently attended the WWP Alumni Summit Couples Retreat and had an amazing time. The staff was very professional and all the accommodations were fantastic.
The program was very motivational and empowering including physical activities (yoga, running, walking...), entertainment (horse back riding, Segway, bonfire...), and we learned better communication methods, which we will implement for the rest of our lives. We were reminded all the WWP resources and points of contact.
It was great seeing how much they care and the respect that they have for all veterans. We came back home feeling recharged and ready to tackle new challenges.
Thank you WWP for a much needed retreat and everything you do for our veterans.

I thank the Lord Jesus that I found out about WWP. As a registered WWP Alumni, I have personally witnessed the depths to which the staff at WWP are willing to go in order to take care of veterans and their loved ones.

After returning yesterday from the 2015 Jacksonville Alumni Summit which was held this past weekend in Amelia Island, I pleased to share that my spouse and I are refreshed and glad to be a part of the Jacksonville Alumni community. I could tell it was the intention of WWP and their staff to create an environment where myself and the others veterans that attended felt safe, regardless of our injury.

We had the opportunity to meet fellow warriors living in Florida and share some of our experiences with each other in a comfortable, non-threatening environment. We learned some of the many similar interests we share and are now looking forward to starting up a group gathering on a monthly basis where we would go out and experience all the good that Jacksonville and some of its surrounding areas has to offer.

I and several friends have turned to them for help but never received anything but a run around. At a recent Marine Corps League meeting I asked about them and no one knew anyone who had ever been helped by them.

Then men and women who work at wounded warriors truly care for us broken old troops. They drop everything and run to your side if they think you may have any sort of issue. I've received more help and have healed much quicker through the WWP.

The Wounded Warrior Project Southeast Soldier Ride team members Jacksonville #2 provided myself a prescription no doctor can prescribe, empowerment over my nightmares and setbacks form my traumatic Brain Injury. The experience to be with fellow Warrior Alumni to accomplish a mission together, no mater how slow I was. We were able to complete on our terms with each Alumni, coach, team member never leaving me and always providing positive words of encouragement, when each knew I was dealing with the physical challenges from a brain injury and were there the entire mission. What I felt/saw during WWP Soldier ride couldn't be put into words other than, I would gladly give back every medal I earned in combat to our elected Government Officials, in exchange for every Wounded Warrior Project Alumni to participate/ experience the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier ride!

The Wounded Warrior Project is a great service for Wounded Warriors
they flew me and my service dog to San Antonio for the WWP Soldier Ride
it was the first time since I got out of the Army that I was comfortable being around
other people other than my family they have many services for us and they go the extra mile to make us feel comfortable
Paul A. Flora

Rick McKenna of the Wounded Warriors Project: Warriors 2 Work, gave me all the tools to find a new career. Rick made a suggestion about networking and I have a fantastic job now because of him! If you're a veteran seeking a better career Rick McKenna is the man to talk to.

Go to this link. Make sure to click on read more. You will see their IRS financial report. http://bulletsfirst.net/2015/07/03/proof-that-wounded-warrior-project-uses-less-than-52-of-donations-to-help-vets/

I had a good job but was working long hours and neglecting time at home with my family. After spending many hours looking for different employment, I was not having any success. I reached out to WWP, and Rick McKenna absolutely rocked it. He assisted me with business attire, so I could look my best when interviewing. He also did an amazing job of regularly following up with me, offering business skills advice and was always my voice of reason. I ended up landing a "dream" job and am so happy now. I am very thankful for WWP making a difference in my life and bringing back time with my family.

I tried to get help financially and they send you to another organization. I contacted the operation homefront and they were very rude, had me jump through soo many hoops, I felt like they just want the money for themselves and their corporate jets and offices. From all the money that gets donated, very little goes to the soldiers, VERY UPSETTING!!!!

If I donate my time, can I plan events for the 13K plus Vetrrans in East Texas?!? Why isn't there ever anything here for us, them?!?

Went to Wounded Warrior dinner yesterday in New York City at BBQ in NYC. First event and I was blown away. Only interactions with Wounded Warrior were the gifts they sent as well as most Importantly is the Yearly Birthday call to wish me Happy Birthday.

WWP has helped my more than I could have imagined. My first experience was doing a Soldier's Ride where I had the opportunity to meet other Vets dealing with similar experiences and that made it easier to talk about them. During those talks I learned about WWP's employment assistance office. Once I contacted them they got right on reviewing my resume and suggested a few changes and then helped me get in front of a few companies. I am now happily employed and enjoying being with the company that hired me. I'm not sure I would have found them on my own, so I'm thankful for the team at WWP for helping me. I now tell any other Veteran I run into about them and will continue to do so. Thank you Wounded Warrior Project!

The WWP has fine so much for me. I have been to quite a few of their events and have had so much fun. Also I've attended two of their retreats and they have been so helpful. Now I have a life coach who us helping me accomplish my goals. I thank the WWP for all that they have done for me.

Thank you for running a stellar nonprofit group. You do awesome work.

WWP Odyssey, events, and now they are helping support my wife with caregiver support. I spent two years knowing I should reach out, needed to reach out to wounded warrior but let pride stand in my way. They made it so easy to feel comfortable and get out of the house.Puts of my own little patrol base. Now I have a new calling my fellow vets, the great outdoors, even this great non profit. Lastly it feels good to love my self, family, and state of California again. Special thanks to Nor Cal Team of WWP Mike B. Mike H. and John C. Also all of the team and Alumni from WWP Odyssey Yosemite Team 1!

Thank you all. Going through everything I have been through. I always feel like I am just a number. WWP made me feel like a individual they made me feel important again. They helped me find my drive again. Thanks again

The Warriors to Work Program, has been fantastic not only for our vets, but also for their caregivers. With their training programs for IT certifications coupled with their support for job placement, it's an organization that lives up to its stellar reputation. The WWP staff, inparticualar, their Warriors to work leadership, has been irreplaceable not only as a resource for job placement, but also as an example of character. If you are a vet or family of a veteran and need assistance in this regard, this is a nonprofit that truly has your best interest as a priority
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I Samuel L Cook need to gratefully thank WWP for the wonderful therapeutic soldier ride in Birmingham Al Oct 15-18 2015. This was the most support I have every had around a large group of people. Hopefully I can use this treatment that the WWP gave me in the on coming day. Thanks Lonni Maddux for getting in the program. Samuel Cook.

We truly enjoyed attending the PBR in Louisville, Ky thanks to the WWP. It was our 14th wedding anniversary and would have not been able to go to an event like this without the help of Sean Luke and the WWP. Thank you so very much for such an enjoyable event!

I have gotten to do a lot of stuff, I never would've gotten to do without Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)!! I have meet some many new friends because of WWP. I recommend WWP to all you post 9/11 Veterans who are sitting at home doing nothing. Get out there and sign up and come enjoy the comradery of your brothers & sisters.

The Wounded Warrior Project is by far the best non profit organization for Soldiers and Veterans. The WWP department that helped me the most was the Warriors to Work program. I attended an interview / resume writing workshop at Ft Sill, OK which absolutely made my transition great. I wish the Army's Soldier For Life (formerly ACAP) would take notes from the WWP.

I attended this seminar about 8 months before my actual retirement date, and began to work specifically with Linda Cubero. She helped prepare me for every interview and reviewed my resume for accuracy too. Her tips and pointers became a staple for my preparation before each interview, and her guide found a permanent home in my briefcase.

My transition was not easy, and employment didn't come fast. It took several months during my transition leave, but I finally landed a job that pays me $85k per year. I am so thankful to be a part of the WWP, and grateful that they hire the right people like Linda!

Eric Cooper
1SG (Ret)

The WWP Soldier Ride was a great way to meet other warriors and to live the logo. Sometimes you need help and you're the person being carried and sometimes you're the person helping and carrying a battle buddy. It was a great time to meet new friends, help those how needed encouragement and to rejuvenate myself. The staff was awesome, friendly and very caring.

The WWP has failed in North Carolina from a retired veterans perspective. First offni work 65 hours a week to support my wife and children. Secondly I live over two hours from Ft. Bragg. All the events that are put on are 2 or more hours away from me and or are during the weekdays. I have asked for years for them to look into this yet they have done nothing. Awesome for the veterans that live near Ft. Bragg I'm sure it's a blast. WWP talks about how it's important to be with your fellow veterans and do things together to bad any of us that ACTUALLY have to work have no clue what that's like.

Not all wounds are visible. That being said, these people are the champions of understanding that. They have saved my life. More so than they will ever know. It's hard for people in "underserved" areas, I know, I just moved to one. Even if you can only attend an event or 2 a year, go! Be with people that understand us. When you do that, you WILL make connections and friends. Stop 22. This helps. They help. If they can't, they know someone that can. STOP 22!!!!

After leaving the army I struggled with day-to-day life having flashbacks of my time in Iraq. The VA had one solution give him drugs.
I found out about The Wounded Warrior Project I was immediately paired up with a combat stress specialist who checked on me consistently. She told me about the free resources offered by the wanted warrior Project. I first attended project Odyssey and met several other veterans who suffered from PTSD. This program showed me many tools on how to help cope with this serious problem. The employees of Wounded Warrior Project don't take this is just a job but they truly care about our nations veterans. I donate money every month to the Wounded Warrior Project and I attend as many events as I can. Wanted warrior Project has far exceeded anything that our government has offered our veterans. Our government has let our veterans down and the wanted warrior Project has picked up the slack

Went on the 2015 Boston soldier ride, and was able to reconnect with service members that were going through some of the same things I was. It was a great. Many people from the community came out to volunteer and cheer us on during our ride. WWP is great Nonprofit!

Marty
Greenfield, MA

WWP went all out! I just got back from a 5 day (including travel) event. The staff were friendly, professional and worked like a well oiled machine. The staff spared no expense or effort to make sure we were treated right and got what we needed. This event was supposed to be an introduction to fitness, outside activity, healthy eating and it delivered on all in spades. In addition the group of military veterans from all branches quickly bonded and the camaraderie enhanced the whole experience. In addition, the community support for this WWP event from ordinary people showered every veteran there with appreciation and respect such that I came home feeling recharged, appreciated, valued, more whole and educated. I bet all the others did too...

I recently attended the WWP Soldier ride in Nashville. It was an event that I was told by numerous wounded warriors is an opportunity of a lifetime and it will change your life. I am a pretty active guy and did some research and was invited to this awesome event. I love being around veterans that are living with some of the same nightmares that we encountered in combat. The soldier ride brought us all together and I have walked away with 50 new friends. I am purchasing a new bike and will be working on a healthier lifestyle. I cannot thank the Wounded Warrior Project enough for this awesome experience. Keep up the great work and Semper Fi!

I honestly don't know where to begin. I recently attended the WWP Soldier Ride in Nashville, TN. First I'd like to start off by saying thanks to everyone who helped get this set up. ALL of the staff truly care and were amazing! This experience made me not only realize there is a lot of help our there for wounded warriors but it also made me realize that I too can do more. With that being said I strongly encourage anyone who has not attended a WWP event to do so. I will certainly do more not just only with WWP but I will also donate more of my time and money than I currently am!

WWP enabled me to reconnect with my military family through positive physical activity leaving me with a fresh outlook on life.

I have been an Alumni of the WWP for about a year now and the experience has been amazing. The events and support with fellow warriors and team members provide a comfortable atmosphere where I feel calm. The Training Academy has allowed to gain certifications to further my career and the Solder Ride permitted me regain confidence that I can accomplish extreme challenges with disabilities. I relearned I only limit myself.

The Wounded Warrior Program was a big help. After being wounded and medically separated from the U.S. Army I felt like a rabid dog kicked to the curb. I was given no counseling by the army to go to a VA office, clinic, or VAMC to receive service connected disability / compensation. I felt lost in a sea of what happens now. After I was finally called by the VA ( a special group was formed by congress to find combat wounded veteran’s listed as serving in Iraq and Afghanistan and who were not getting VA medical help), did I go to the nearest VA clinic and fill out the many pages of forms. (Nothing was electronic).
I started getting treatment and the county veteran’s service office helped me fill out a claim and instructed me to wait for an answer. Nothing was mentioned about dependents pay. I received my first claim 20 months later. 70%. The service organization the county Veteran’s office chose for me sent a letter and asked me why I didn’t apply for spouse / dependent’s pay. So I had to request dependent’s benefits. That took another 9 months. I wanted to appeal the initial compensation and the service organization I had as my liaison wouldn’t contact me, call me, or return calls and e-mails. Another vet I roomed with at the PTSD 6 week program told me to contact Wounded Warrior Project. Best advice in a long time.
I went to WWP’s web site and signed up as an alumnus. Senior Liaison Officer Christopher Hausrath contacted me the next day. He sent the formal document that needed signed to let the VA know that WWP was now my service organization liaison. Chris kept me up to date, answered my many questions I had as well as he returned e-mails and called by phone if necessary. When he was at training seminars he would check his e-mail and phone messages. This was great. Finally, getting answers and knowing what I needed to do.
Later I was assigned another Senior Liaison Officer, Shawn Poston. Shawn took over my case from Chris without as much as a hiccup. The VA later granted me 100% TEMPORARY Disability rating as they stated that my PTSD may improve over time and I would have to be screened yearly to determine if my mental health improved.
Last year (2014), my VA nurse case manager (She rocks! Always calls me or returns calls pronto! One of the best things the VA has done) asked me if I had a Gulf War Syndrome test performed and if I had registered for the Burn Pit Registry. I hadn’t, and she contacted the clinic and they scheduled me an appointment. After my exam, I was asked several medical condition(s) questions. Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Sleep Apnea? Rashes? Continuing headaches? I was told to file a claim for each of the conditions I had been diagnosed with. Preemptive conditions. If I was diagnosed with it, I could be compensated due to medical conditions being service connected.
I contacted Shawn and he sent me the VA forms that needed to be completed. I submitted them with the “fast track” compensation form and submitted all the medical documents to support my claim with the compensation request form. Doing this was to help you get your claim completed in 90 days or less. I filed in October 0f 2014. In February, I contacted Shawn about my claim, as I was receiving letters from the VA stating they were working on my claim. I knew of the humongous back log of claims the VA had received and that’s why I thought it would be more like 5 months instead of 3. The VA did not notify me that because I was claiming several medical conditions, my claim was removed from the “Fast Track” claim procedure and placed with the other claims that needed more time to complete. I was mad. Really mad. How could the VA not notify me of this? I sent Shawn a long letter of why was I not getting better results as I did everything the VA wanted, filled out more claim forms. Previous employer forms, etc.
Thank goodness for Shawn. He stayed in touch with me and updated me on the process. He even informed me that the VA regional office my claim was being handled had a reputation of scrutinizing VA claims very carefully and slowly. I don’t know what Shawn did but I received a call from the regional VA office. You never get a call from them. They asked me a few questions and told me they were looking for a part of my file that was missing. The next week he called back and located it in the VA medical forms electronic filing office. My claim was being moved along. Then the regional doctor exams. I felt doomed by the questions they asked or by the exams they did (and didn’t) perform.
My claim was completed at the end of September, 2015. 100%. Total and permanent. Big relief. VA benefits for my kids college. Life insurance. Vocab was available. The difference between 100% temporary and total and permanent is amazing. Shawn and the Wounded Warrior Project are the play makers. When Shawn was at training, out the office, or unable to take calls or e-mails, he let you know. Just as Chris had done, Shawn was very professional and kept me of my claim status. He would return calls or e-mails as soon as he could. And if he would be unavailable, someone else was assigned to take his calls or e-mails and contact me.
Wounded Warrior Project went beyond what I expected from a Service Organization. The staffs from their headquarters to the regional offices were very professional at all times. As an Alumnus, I have been fortunate to participate in WWP activities with my family. The staff members who ran these events were just as professional, caring, and showed a true concern for the warrior. Chris and Shawn are top notched. Their expertise and knowledge of how the VA regional offices operate and their know how of how the VA system works in general is incredible. I can assure anyone reading this that I can genuinely say that the staff members who work for Wounded Warrior Project are all professionals no matter what their job title may be. They work together as a team with one goal; to help the warrior, the warrior’s family, and ensure that the warrior receives what they have earned. I am indebted to this organization for their support, encouragement, and assistance with my Veteran’s Administrations compensation for service connected disabilities. May God bless the Wounded Warrior Project, its staff, all Americans and our country. Bravo Zulu to all at Wounded Warrior Project. (You may have to look that one up).
Respectfully,
R. Williamson U.S. Navy / U.S. Army

Well, my husband is a combat Vet, three times over, and he has severe PTSD. We live in Southern Indiana......are there any Veterans Support Groups of any type anywhere? We live in Bedford. My husband could REALLY use some other Vets to talk with and spend time with .....it has been a VERY rough road. I don't need to tell any of you that. I am trying to get him into Project Odyssey. Any feedback on that you can help me with? Thank you!! God bless you all and thank you for your service!!

After my brother was seriously wounded while serving in Afghanistan, my family was in a state of shock. All we really wanted to do was be by his side to support him, but there was so much more to it than that. Navigating the logistics of being there, understanding his rights / benefits, and seeing a path toward a happy, healthy, and independent life for my brother. Wounded Warrior Project helped with all of this and more. They weren't just there for my brother, they were there for me and my family so that we could be in a position to help him. I cannot express my thanks enough to guys like Al Giordano, Steve Nardizzi and the entire Wounded Warrior Project team. They have changed our lives for the better and let us know that my brother isn't alone; today...or ten years from now. GREAT nonprofit that will have my support for as long as I live.

Donated in honor of a veteran and friend, but then read the financials and saw the press about them spending money to sue other veteran organizations and decided that my financial support for wounded veterans can find many better organizations to fund.

I am a combat veteran with PTSD, and the WWP has provided me with resources and support for several years now.

I recently signed up for training and was flown out of state, picked up at the airport by a guy holding a sign with my name on it and driven to the hotel resort for the weekend training event where I met 20 other vets just like me. They covered all my expenses, I got free training and got to meet other vets who are going through the same things I am.

It was the first time I didn't feel alone in a crowd since I came home from the war.

And best I've ever been treated in my life. WWP does help veterans, and they take amazing care of us, I am proof.

I participated in my first WWP event last weekend. I did a soldier ride and it was awesome! I got to meet so many cool people that understand what it's like to be a disabled veteran. We got to participate is so many great activities. The WWP staff were totally amazing and super helpful. The accommodations were 5 star all the way. I didn't have to pay for anything and I received a lot of cool items. This is a really fantastic organization that honors our disabled war veterans and also provides many needed services. If you are thinking of donating ,please do,your money will be put to good use. If you're an eligible veteran that is considering joining, I can't recommend it enough.

I attended Soldier Ride Virginia Beach and it was something else, the staff was very attentive and everything was very organized. I spent an entire weekend with other veterans and we had a great time. Thank you WWP for what you do for our veterans.

Did you know? .09 cents of every 1.00 actually gets to the veteran? The level of help they claim to provide is misleading. Wounded Soldiers at Walter reed receive a back pack with a few hygiene supplies in them and WWP claim they are reaching out and helping? No! They use our soldiers for advertising. Its disgusting. Please find a REAL non profit to donate to.

I am not pleased about Wounded Warrior Phoenix location donating five Arizona Cardinals vs San Diego Chargers 2015 pre season game tickets to another organization (The Mission Continues) without offering the tickets to Wounded Warrior Alumni at anytime. I'm confused about this because aren't tickets and events supposed to be for alumni and family/Caregiver/Support members? It's sad to see that this kind of stuff is happening to Wounded Veterans by Veterans! Any media that wants proof of this, I will gladly share it with you and the rest of the Country.

I have left my card on a WWP van about three times this year, to do free lecensed Electrical Work for anybody they are helping. I have never gotten a call back. Gotta wonder.

Wounded Warrior Project has been with me since the beginning of my treatment process. They were there for me when I landed in Germany on my way from Afghanistan to Ft. Sill where I would receive treatment. When I was in Germany, they made sure that I was properly clothed since I was coming from a much warmer climate. Their service to me did not stop there. They helped in my and many other's healing process while at Ft. Sill Warrior Transition Unit where I and my fellow soldiers received treatment for our injuries. They supplied bicycles for us to find alternate means of fitness. For me, this helped relieve a lot of stress and helped me feel better about leaving my unit in Afghanistan. I was able to help my fellow soldiers find joy in cycling and this allowed me to feel better about leaving my unit behind.
While at the Warrior Transition Unit and after getting out, the Wounded Warrior Project has been a great help by maintaining contact with me consistently. They periodically will send me on trips with other Warriors to show me new and exciting ways to enjoy the sport of bicycling. Right, now they are helping me with my disibility claim with the VA. I can not say enough about this organization that has touched my life and my heart. It is always nice to know that with the number of veterans that they serve, they never make me feel forgotten or like another number to them.

My loved one is a combat disabled veteran. When we attended an event at the Tampa FL WWP Office, the WWP Alumni Manager ordered us to leave because this Manager felt my loved one's medical aid will disrupt the event. The Manager via email threatened to contact other organizations about this incident. We felt stressed at these bullying tactics. So we contacted WWP Board of Directors and CEO regarding this awful, degrading experience and disturbing emails from their WWP Manager. We provided these emails to WWP's Headquarters. Afterwards, WWP sent us a small gift to settle this big matter.

Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cincinnati, Ohio was amazing. Not only did it challenge me physically. WWP provided the opportunity for me to meet other wounded service members and help work through some of my issues. It allowed me to feel part of a team. David M was amazing and ensured ALL of the needs were met of ALL the Warriors. The Staff on the Cincinnati Ride showed concern, compassion, and dedication. I am thankful and honored to be able to participate in this and other WWP events. If you are thinking about donating to an organization and want more information please go to their website woundedwarriorproject.org
From personal experience I can tell you that the funds provide opportunities that are not otherwise there for OUR Nations Wounded Warriors for all over and ALL branches of service. Thank you WWP Soldier Ride Cincinnati.

Have you recently separated and are trying to go through the VA process? If so, don't look any further than WWP. Words cannot possibly project my appreciation for the efforts at WWP. After numerous attempts to contact the VA following my retirement, I became extremely frustrated. They never answered, never returned phone calls or emails! I ran into a Marine that works at my current company. He stated that he had used WWP and provided me their contact info. I reached out to WWP and came into contact with Mr. Fluitt who walked me through the entire process. It was so painless and he always was quick to answer any questions I had throughout the several months. I sent all my paperwork, med records, etc.. to him and he took care of it and kept me updated along the way. Received my rating, mo. amount, and retroactive check. The process to receive my rating from the time I contacted WWP was about 8 months and I received my retroactive check at about the 10 month mark. Don't think about contacting WWP if you are in my situation, just do it!!!

I served 9 tours, injured on my last vacation in Afghanistan, medically retired after I was deemed no longer deplorable. I gave half my life to serving and the vacuum I felt once I was out really was obvious. I withdrew further and started to focus on all the things I never had time for or was too busy to deal with. Someone encouraged me to look into WWP and it took me a year before I was comfortable wearing that label.

The things you lose when you get out are identity, sense of purpose and being part of a team. WWP helps me feel these things I lost. It's not just a 'freebie' program, they help me with my resume, lifestyle program, educational programs, they help my wife getting her resources and help me with having people willing to talk to me any time day or night.

I served on three combat deployments and have depression/PTSD. The Wounded Warrior Project has helped me to learn to socialize again. It has also helped me to get exercising. I strongly recommend the WWP to other injured active duty or vets.

The Wounded Warrior Project is an excellent program for injured veterans to network and reduce combat stress. I was amazed how the activities were organized and plan out to incorporate teamwork from each member.

We were able to enjoy a spa day thanks to the wonderful people at the Wounded Warrior Project. We were pampered for an entire day and even served a delightful lunch. Thank You!
Nichelle