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Review for The Silver Star Families of America, Clever, MO, USA
SSFOA is a great organization. We are totally grassroots. Whatever we accomplish it comes through the volunteering of time, effort and materiel. This organization has a big heart and we hold a mission there and uppermost. Our wounded, ill, and injured combat troops and veterans, along with our homeless vets and vets in hospice care are a small group overall and because of that they tend to get shuffled to the wayside. But SSFOA will not allow them to be forgotten. We are there for them until they leave us for their final duty station.
Review for The Silver Star Families of America, Clever, MO, USA
I have been associated with SSFOA for almost 9 years now. I continue to be amazed with the dedication and effort that our volunteers give to this organization and to those we serve. Because we are a true grass-roots, all volunteer organization we can put at least 95 cents of every dollar donated directly toward our programs and warriors. I am truly proud and honored to be part of this great organization. Come join us ... you don't want to miss out on the experience.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
The only change I would make is to provide more volunteers and $, so we can could accomplish more of our mission.
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
Review for The Silver Star Families of America, Clever, MO, USA
This is truly a stand-alone organization. No matter the issue, if it affects/involves our combat wounded, ill and injured troops and veterans, we are there. SSFOA does not hesitate to take on the tough stuff ... witnessed by our stance and action about combat PTS (Drop the 'D' and lend a hand) and our Prayer Blanket program for veterans in Hospice care. Everything we accomplish is by an all volunteer force so that the maximum amount goes to our programs and 'our kids'.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for The Silver Star Families of America, Clever, MO, USA
SSFOA is the only organization to formally recognize all the consequences of combat. We are not afraid of taking on the difficult jobs that other groups shy away from. We are there for our wounded warriors and veterans until they leave us for their final duty station.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The biggest impact I've experienced has been through presenting the Silver Star Service Banner to qualified individuals. The look on that wounded warrior's or veteran's face (especially VietNam vets) is priceless when they realize that someone else understands and recognizes that what they did was worthwhile and honorable.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Provide more resources (both time and funds).
Review for The Silver Star Families of America, Clever, MO, USA
I've been a member of SSFOA since August, 2007. I found the group by accident, yet very soon realized that I had found a home. I have been involved with military support activities for 30+ years and this group is like none other. SSFOA recognizes, honors and remembers those who have freely given so much of themselves to this country, to us. This organization is the only one to recognize the consequences of serving in a combat zone, whether those affects are seen or unseen; for all branches of service; from all wars. Being on various committees and on the BoD with this group, I can assure folks that SSFOA's mission is at the heart of group, literally and figuratively. If it is something that affects our troops and veterans and is within the realm of our mission, we're involved. You won't hear "Why?" with this group. You hear "What can we do?" and "How can we get it done?"
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing/hearing the reactions of our troops and veterans when they are presented with the Silver Star Service Banner, when they receive cards/letters through our Letter Writing Team, and when they receive Prayer Blankets through our Chaplaincy program.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Two things - contact with our troops and veterans. And being able to advocate for them, to influence those things that affect them, as well.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
