Frequently Asked Questions
About Donations
Q. What percentage of my donation goes to the wounded soldier and their family?
We continuously strive to keep administrative and fundraising costs associated with the operation of the Wounded Warrior Project as low as possible thus maximizing the funds available ti fund the many programs and services offered by WWP. Based on our FY2006 audited financial statements, $.77 of every dollar donated went to provide services and programs for our wounded warriors and their families. We continue to maintain that percentage. Our financial records are available upon request. Please forward your request to donorservices@woundedwarriorproject.org. Your generous donation, which is tax-deductible in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, will help us continue to provide support to wounded veterans returning from the battlefield in the War on Terror.
Q. Is the Wounded Warrior Project a legitimate charity??
Yes, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. WWP's federal ID number for donations is: #20-2370934.
Q. I would rather mail a check to whom do I make it out and where do I send it?
Checks should be made payable to the Wounded Warrior Project and sent to:
Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758517
Topeka, KS 66675-8517
Q. My company offers a Matching Gift Program. How do I use this with my donation to you?
First, check with your human resources office to find out if your gift to the Wounded Warrior Project is eligible for their matching gift program. Complete their matching gift form and mail it to us at:
Wounded Warrior Project
7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Q. Can I make a donation in memory of a loved one that has passed away?
Certainly! Simply make a note with the name of the person in whose memory you are donating, and we'll take care of the rest. Please provide us with the name and address of where we should send the card acknowledging your memorial donation.
Q. I wish to mention the Wounded Warrior Project in my will. How can I do this?
Contact us at (904) 296-7350, and they will provide you with information you need to consider this decision.
Q. I would like to donate something directly to a severely disabled veteran who cannot go shopping for themselves to buy something for their loved ones?
What you can do is send the package to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in care of the Red Cross and they will pass it on to the veteran. Send it to the following address:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
c/o Red Cross
6900 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001
You can also go to Walter Reed's website to find out more information: http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/.
Packaged donations sent to Walter Reed Army Medical Center will be re-directed to National Naval Hospital at Bethesda as needed.
Q. Can I make donations to a particular veteran or their family?
At this time we are not accepting individual donations to veterans or their families. What we are doing this Holiday Season is providing through generous contributions from donors like you each veteran with a gift card so they can purchase items that they need.
Q. I donated to your organization for the purchase of a backpack for a wounded soldier. I was wondering if it would be possible to find out who will eventually receive this backpack?
There are so many troops coming back that the packs are distributed not only from our staff but also from Department of Defense facilities. There are also privacy issues that we have to follow that will not allow us to give you individual soldier information. We assure you that the troops receive these packs.
Q. How can I add my friend's name to your list? They want to help your cause.
You can send their name and address to us and we will add them to our list. Please send to:
Wounded Warrior Project
7020 A.C Skinner Parkway, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
We are always grateful for new friends. OR, have your friend go right to this website and contact us with their mailing information at info@woundedwarriorproject.org.
Q. Do you give my name to other organizations?
We occasionally share names with other organizations, after careful review of their reputation and offering. However, if you would rather not have us share your name, please let us know. We will be glad to honor your request. Please contact our Donor Services Department at donorservices@woundedwarriorproject.org
About the Backpacks
Q. Where do the backpacks go?
The Wounded Warrior Project has delivered more than 10,000 "Wounded Warrior" backpacks to service men and women at military installations and DoD h and VA hospitals across the United States and transitional care packs the wounded warriors in transition from the battlefield to field hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan.
These packs contain necessities and comfort items such as clothes, phone calling cards, personal CD players and magazines. The backpacks provide injured service men and women with items most needed and requested as they prepare for a long-term rehabilitative stay.
About the Wounded Warrior Project
Q. Other than the backpacks, what type of services do you provide?
The Wounded Warrior Project eases the financial and emotional burden of families by:
(1) Subsidizing necessities such as housing, food, daycare, airfare and ground transportation while families are visiting injured service members at military hospitals in the US and overseas; (2) Offering peer support and counseling; (3) Funding and sponsoring adaptive sports and recreation programs. (4) Transitional services for the wounded warriors and their families as they leave active duty and return to communities around the country.
Q. How was the organization founded and by whom?
The organization was founded by John Melia, Jim Melia (Johns brother), John F. Melia (Johns father), Al Giordano and Steven Nardizzi. John Melia is a former Marine who was injured in a helicopter crash during operations in Somalia. Jim Melia is a former Army officer who currently is a Special Agent with the FBI. John F. Melia is a retired colonel from the US Army. Al Giordano, a former Marine, is currently the National Service Director of the Wounded Warrior Project. Steven Nardizzi is an attorney with over 10 years experience working with veterans organizations.
These individuals recognized the need to let our brave service members know that they are not forgotten and that concerned Americans will be there to help meet both their needs and the needs of their families as they prepare for civilian life after military service. The Wounded Warrior Project assists our warriors receive those benefits that will allow them to return to civilian life: compensation, education, health care, insurance, housing, employment, etc.
Q. Do you hire disabled veterans to work on the Wounded Warrior Project?
We make every effort to hire veterans who are looking for employment. Many of our current staff and Board of Directors are veterans living with a disability.
Q. What is the relationship between the United Spinal Association and the Wounded Warrior Project?
Prior to 03/01/05, the Wounded Warrior Project operated as a program of the the United Spinal Association, a New York based charity that provides assistance to both veterans and civilians who have a spinal cord injury or disease. United Spinal generously provided funds to help the Wounded Warrior Project carry out its mission until the Project was able to establish itself as a separate charitable organization. Although the Wounded Warrior Project is now a separate and distinct charitable organization, we will always be grateful to United Spinal for the assistance it provided in our early years.
About Our Brave Troops
Once the veterans are released from a Department of Defense facility, they go to their local VA Hospital for medical care on an outpatient basis and in some cases as inpatients.
Q. How do I visit troops coming home from the war?
Contact your local VA to see how you can help or click on the link below to find a hospital in your area: www.va.gov/directory.
Q. Can I adopt a soldier?
Please contact your local VA Voluntary Service to see how you can volunteer to help the troops. A guide to VA facilities can be found at www.va.gov/directory. In addition, links to other websites that help American service members can be found at www.army.mil/howyoucanhelp/.
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