Wounded Warrior Project Analysis
The Wounded Warrior Project is an organization that provides aid to wounded soldiers in need. There are many organizations out there to donate to, but people have to find the right one like Wounded Warrior Project. This organization spends their valuable time and money to help veterans coming back from Afghanistan and Iraq. There is a website and various project’s individuals can use to donate to this cause. The project's goal is to help these soldiers recover from their wounds.
Before there was a Wounded Warrior Project, wounded soldiers and their families had to deal with the physical and mental pain of war without help from others. Steven Nardizzi (founder of Wounded Warrior Project) found a way of repaying his service without taking a step into the recruiter's office. Nardizzi says, “My father and uncle, both of whom served in World War 2, knew that I regretted not having served in the military”(2, Yeager). While attending law school in the mid 1990’s, Nardizzi started spending his days working for the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association or (EPAV)(2, Yeager). He intended to work at the association for three years until graduating. Later, he ended up becoming the associate …show more content…
executive director in the organization in spite of further development. That is why this is a great project to donate to. This 11-year old organization continues to raise awareness to the public about soldiers coming home with physical and mental scars.
There are some donations out there you may not trust and some that are really good with their donation money.
The Wounded Warrior Project raised up to 150 million dollars last year(1 Hundley). About 81 million of that money came from professional solicitors to give half of the unhelped soldiers assistance. Charity Navigator shows that (WWP) has an overall score of 84.52 out of a 100 overall(Charity Navigator Rating, 1). This score only reflects the financial and accountability aspect of the project. Cohen writes “D rating is partly due to its low proportion of revenues devoted to program activities(Cohen 1). This means a big portion of their mean is devoted to fun runs and other active charities to support them. These activities help them raise the funds they need to support these
veterans.
The goal of WWP is to help all of the wounded, but that is near impossible without the public's help. Ever since the project was founded in 2003 their goal has been the same, to help those that gave all or almost all for our freedom. After the 9/11 attacks the US declared war on terrorists. With war, there will always be those that get physically and mentally injured. There will also be those who pay the ultimate price of life. This organization puts its donations towards helping these soldiers, but it is not only the soldiers who are going through pain. These proceeds also benefit the families that go through the tremendous pain of having a loved one involved in war. Some even have to quit their jobs to aid to their injured veterans, forcing them to live a low income lifestyle.
Bill Jones was a chief warrant officer who served in the US Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan and could never process the troubles of war. Bill says “WWP impacted my life exponentially, I went from being very unstable to being able to overcome the triggers of post-traumatic stress disorder and feeling empowered for a better life”(1, Warrior Stories).
When Bill became associated with WWP his life changed. His impacting story shows that this organization can help people like Bill and potentially saved Bil’sl life. Another impacting story is about a US Army veteran who’s deployment impacted him and his family. Erik Schei was a sergeant in the US army. He was deployed shortly after September 11, 2001. Christine's son, Erik, would undergo a sniper shot to the head. By the time Erik arrived at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, doctors saw little hope. When the doctors asked for their decision between life and death, they chose life(2, Warrior Stories). Hearing that your loved one has been hurt can be devastating. Erik's family was devastated when they heard the news. They didn't know what to do so they called WWP for help. Societies’ donation can help people like Erik and Bill and can potentially save their lives.
About half the soldiers that need aid are being assisted, but with societies’ donations, they can help thousands of veterans find comfort. This donation is good to donate to because they are sure to make most to all of society's money to go to the families and veterans. When you hear that a loved one has been hurt or is hurting people ask themselves, “What should I do?” The WWP can help with that. The great thing about this organization is that societies donations are being used in a variety of different ways. The Project can provide financial and physical help. All society has to do is donate on the WWP website and could potentially we could help all veterans. After all these veterans were willing to give their lives for our freedom.
Before there was a Wounded Warrior Project, wounded soldiers and their families had to deal with the physical and mental pain of war without help from others. Steven Nardizzi (founder of Wounded Warrior Project) found a way of repaying his service without taking a step into the recruiter's office. Nardizzi says, “My father and uncle, both of whom served in World War 2, knew that I regretted not having served in the military”(2, Yeager). While attending law school in the mid 1990’s, Nardizzi started spending his days working for the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association or (EPAV)(2, Yeager). He intended to work at the association for three years until graduating. Later, he ended up becoming the associate …show more content…
executive director in the organization in spite of further development. That is why this is a great project to donate to. This 11-year old organization continues to raise awareness to the public about soldiers coming home with physical and mental scars.
There are some donations out there you may not trust and some that are really good with their donation money.
The Wounded Warrior Project raised up to 150 million dollars last year(1 Hundley). About 81 million of that money came from professional solicitors to give half of the unhelped soldiers assistance. Charity Navigator shows that (WWP) has an overall score of 84.52 out of a 100 overall(Charity Navigator Rating, 1). This score only reflects the financial and accountability aspect of the project. Cohen writes “D rating is partly due to its low proportion of revenues devoted to program activities(Cohen 1). This means a big portion of their mean is devoted to fun runs and other active charities to support them. These activities help them raise the funds they need to support these
veterans.
The goal of WWP is to help all of the wounded, but that is near impossible without the public's help. Ever since the project was founded in 2003 their goal has been the same, to help those that gave all or almost all for our freedom. After the 9/11 attacks the US declared war on terrorists. With war, there will always be those that get physically and mentally injured. There will also be those who pay the ultimate price of life. This organization puts its donations towards helping these soldiers, but it is not only the soldiers who are going through pain. These proceeds also benefit the families that go through the tremendous pain of having a loved one involved in war. Some even have to quit their jobs to aid to their injured veterans, forcing them to live a low income lifestyle.
Bill Jones was a chief warrant officer who served in the US Army. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan and could never process the troubles of war. Bill says “WWP impacted my life exponentially, I went from being very unstable to being able to overcome the triggers of post-traumatic stress disorder and feeling empowered for a better life”(1, Warrior Stories).
When Bill became associated with WWP his life changed. His impacting story shows that this organization can help people like Bill and potentially saved Bil’sl life. Another impacting story is about a US Army veteran who’s deployment impacted him and his family. Erik Schei was a sergeant in the US army. He was deployed shortly after September 11, 2001. Christine's son, Erik, would undergo a sniper shot to the head. By the time Erik arrived at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, doctors saw little hope. When the doctors asked for their decision between life and death, they chose life(2, Warrior Stories). Hearing that your loved one has been hurt can be devastating. Erik's family was devastated when they heard the news. They didn't know what to do so they called WWP for help. Societies’ donation can help people like Erik and Bill and can potentially save their lives.
About half the soldiers that need aid are being assisted, but with societies’ donations, they can help thousands of veterans find comfort. This donation is good to donate to because they are sure to make most to all of society's money to go to the families and veterans. When you hear that a loved one has been hurt or is hurting people ask themselves, “What should I do?” The WWP can help with that. The great thing about this organization is that societies donations are being used in a variety of different ways. The Project can provide financial and physical help. All society has to do is donate on the WWP website and could potentially we could help all veterans. After all these veterans were willing to give their lives for our freedom.