Anyone know anything about Special Operations Warrior Foundation?

02-04-2010, 05:12

Anyone know anything about Special Operations Warrior Foundation besides what Charity Navigator publishes?

Charity Navigator is usually my go-to place about gift-giving decisions. However, given the purpose of this forum, I thought I'd ask for additional information.

Ret10Echo · 02-04-2010, 05:23

http://professionalsoldiers.com/foru...ior+Foundation

W.M. will provide more I am sure

02-04-2010, 05:32

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Originally Posted by Ret10Echo

http://professionalsoldiers.com/foru...ior+Foundation

W.M. will provide more I am sure

Sorry for the duplicate post. I did a search before posting this and came up empty. Otherwise, I would not have posted this. I must have mistyped (not unusual for me).

Ret10Echo · 02-04-2010, 05:35

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

Sorry for the duplicate post. I did a search before posting this and came up empty. Otherwise, I would not have posted this. I must have mistyped (not unusual for me).

It is a great cause to donate to regardless.

R10

02-04-2010, 05:42

After stepping on it earlier, I did some more searching. I just came up with this. Glenn Beck's Fundraising Page

Warrior-Mentor · 02-04-2010, 06:05

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

After stepping on it earlier, I did some more searching. I just came up with this. Glenn Beck's Fundraising Page

Great cause.

For those who decide to donate, please use the Warrior Foundation's page:
http://www.specialops.org/?page=Make_A_Donation

Why?

First Giving takes a 7% cut of the donation before it gets to the charity.

PR31C · 02-04-2010, 08:05

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First Giving takes a 7% cut of the donation before it gets to the charity.

While on the subject of charities for veterans, another post from TS worth reading is:
Study Faults Charities for Veterans

Unbelievable what a rip off so many of the charities are, even some of the big named ones that you just assume are worthy of donations.

If anyone in the know could provide an update on the MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART it would be great to know if anything has changed.

Tatonka316 · 02-04-2010, 08:13

I only support one charity and it is the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Part of the proceeds from the sale of all bullet pens and 50% of the proceeds from The Making of OUR Warrior go to the SOWF!

In addition to providing ALL college expenses for the children of our fallen Special Operations Warriors, they are NOW providing IMMEDIATE support to the families of our Wounded Warriors! If my son had been wounded today, TOMORROW I would receive a significant check so I could fly to be by his side as soon as he got out of the theater!!! That is a tremendous comfort to the families of the wounded, and I know of no other organization that is providing that to the families of our troops.

Some people have told me that the fallen's SGLI should be more than enough to provide a college education to their children. But for so MANY of our fallen Warriors, their children are very young - their SGLI is needed for them and their families while they are growing up. Knowing that the Special Operations Warrior Foundation WILL be there when those young children are finally ready for college is a TREMENDOUS comfort for those families that have given and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

I do, and will continue to do ALL I can to help support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation! I have been honored to get to know so many of the amazing people that run that organization like a finely tuned machine, and I encourage anyone on ps.com to support the SOWF.

Please feel free to PM me if you would like any additional intel.

molon labe

neecheepure · 02-04-2010, 11:32

I was wounded and evac'ed from theater recently, and the Spec Ops Warrior Foundation sent me a check to cover my and my family's expenses while I was in the hospital and recuperating. All they asked in return was for me to fill out and return a one-page QC questionaire, basically asking how they did and if there was anything else they could have done for me. I don't have any info on how efficient they are, ie what percentage of each donation actually makes it to the wounded soldier, but it was a greatly appreciated helping hand!

craigepo · 02-04-2010, 12:18

I have a friend that makes hats(baseball caps with very cool logos sewn thereon). Why am I getting this fund-raising idea in my head?

02-04-2010, 12:27

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Originally Posted by craigepo

I have a friend that makes hats(baseball caps with very cool logos sewn thereon). Why am I getting this fund-raising idea in my head?

Get-r Done.

02-04-2010, 12:36

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Originally Posted by craigepo

I have a friend that makes hats(baseball caps with very cool logos sewn thereon). Why am I getting this fund-raising idea in my head?

"You keep thinking Butch, that's what you're good at". - Sundance Kid

Now if your serious, please provide the following:

Defining the Opportunity
Definition of the Business
The Value Proposition

Risk(s), Liability, Competency, Govt., Regulative

Marketing, Stategy Outline, Advertising, Market Size

Operations
Production
Performance Monitoring
Financial Models
Management
Assumptions
Three year Pro Forma Budget

craigepo · 02-04-2010, 16:08

My initial thoughts:
1. Have cool guy hats made for X dollars
2. Sell cool guy hats for X+ dollars
3. Net proceeds go to the foundation

Ret10Echo · 02-04-2010, 18:00

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Originally Posted by wet dog

"You keep think Butch, that's what you're good at". - Sundance Kid

Just picked it up on DVD....Many good lines out of that one....

Quote:

Morons. I've got morons on my team. Nobody is going to rob us going down the mountain. We have got no money going down the mountain. When we have got the money, on the way back, then you can sweat.

Percy Garris

Anyhow...back to the topic;

Special Forces Store has the SOWF hat thing going already wtih 25% going to SOWF.

However the market for really cool hats is always out there.