Beware of donating to the Wounded Warrior Project.

The Wounded Warrior Project has apologized for rejecting donations from a Baptist church and said the incident was “blown out of proportion” even though the organization’s website states that religious donations are not accepted.    Read this article:  http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/wounded-warrior-project-apologizes-for-rejecting-church-donation.html

The Wounded Warrior Project website states: “WWP does not co-brand, create cause marketing campaigns or receive a percentage or a portion of proceeds from companies in which the product or message is sexual, political or religious in nature, or from alcohol or weapons companies.”    What’s so wrong with alcohol and weapons companies donating some of their profits to helping our wounded veterans?

The salaries paid to the WWP staff are outrageous for a charity group.  The administrator makes over $300,000 a year.  Other key staff members make six figure salaries, and they take annual bonuses for themselves.   Shouldn’t more of this money be going to wounded veterans?

There are reports that they delete questions and unfavorable comments on their Facebook page.

There are reports that they reject get well cards to veterans if there are any religious sentiments expressed on those cards.

There are major concerns with that charitable organization.

My money will no longer be going to Wounded Warrior Project.  There are other more worthy charities that support our wounded veterans. 

Read the reviews of WWP at Charity Navigator and see a list of alternate charities with higher ratings:  http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842