Comments on: How much of your donations actually reaches veterans?

By: Randolph Rogers

Randolph Rogers — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:44:10 +0000

I agree see my post as well identical response I have contacted every agency as well all121 m ot one red cent to aid me VA#file 28875917 ……..100% service connected disability complete and total disabled…..You are correct they dont give a damn they collect funds and then for example American Legion uses funds to throw parties get drunk have barbeques organize metal detecting adventures …….In otherwords misapproiate funds to serve their own needs other than helping wounded veterans……Will the US Attorney General do anyting to stop this abuse NO!!!!@@! willl Govt state or federal ….NO. 817 5425478 my cell

By: Personal Private

Personal Private — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:06:10 +0000

Mr. Bass:
Yes! ALLIED has made contributions to many communities, according to the letters and pictures on the walls of the various ALLIED Internet Cafes, for this the State of Florida and Veterans are thankful. However, this does not negate the thousands upon thousands who are suffering from addiction to revealing sweepstakes; although it is not considered GAMBLING the side effects are the same, no money, bills not paid, homelessness, depressions, no food for the children, and hopelessnesss by some you hear talking after they have spent their monies at the ALLIED. You can hear the conversations in the parking lots etc. Mr. Bass, please conduct your own internal investigation. One more thing children should not be allowed to wait in cars parked outside of the ALLIED internet cafes, in the heat/cold. If your security guards see this they should call the local authorities.

By: Personal Private

Personal Private — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:20:57 +0000

So many have family members who are spending money at ALLIED to buy internet time (which is seldom used) rather they only reveal the sweepstakes. This is impacting the poor communities and driving poverty stricken groups deeper into debt. Many have lost their homes because veterans, their grandmothers and loved ones have become addicted to revealing sweepstakes at ALLIED; otherwise grandmother does not used the computer at all. She never uses the internet time. So many need professional help to overcome addictions to revealing sweepstakes at ALLIED. Generations will suffer, their grandchildren’s inheritance is gone…….and the sweepstakes they revealed…guess what it is a total loss. They did not win. Sad when the Elderly are spending over $1000 in one day just to reveal sweepstakes….at one machine, at one location….guess what she did not win…….SAD!!!!!SAD!!!ADDICTION!!!!!!!ADDICTION define it…..and guess what they are addicted to revealing sweepstakes. Take the money out and you will see that they are not addicted to the games…just the possibility of have a winning sweepstakes. NO THIS IS NOT GAMBLING!!!!!! NOT AT ALLIED; but at any other Gambling establishment it is gambling. PLAY ON WORDS!!!!!!!!

By: Personal Private

Personal Private — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:41:54 +0000

Mr. Bass:
Please investigate locations #63 and #40 in Jacksonville Florida. Double check your jackpot winners for close assoication/relationship with employees. It seems there are some kickback siutations going on. How can two people win over $60,000 in one year? That is very questionable; when most veterans lose and never even win $100 at once,, But you have the same people winning 2 jackpots in 1 night within a 20 mins time span,that is questionable and looks like a setup.
Mr. Bass I trust you will take a closer look at this type of activity and correct it. Most veteran will support Allied, but no one likes to be cheated and watch this type of behavior go on.

By: Randolph Rogers Va # 28 875 917

Randolph Rogers Va # 28 875 917 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:14:34 +0000

I am 100% permanent disabled service connected disability,How much do veterans charities help veterans ZIP 0, I have sought help in paying for hospital bills that were outside the VA hospitals and other bill that are in collection,Im trying to avoid going bankrupt.How much help do these organizations give? they don’t give a tinkers damn thats how much, they collect funds but they dont help individual veterans.You seek grants from the feds they are just blood suckers for what lil funds you get from your disability checks just dont stretch far enough, when you seek help all they want is you to give them money instead of them helping you they are as bad as a VIRUS.If you are a disabled verteran as I am they dont give a DAMN

By: Randolph

Randolph — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:27:12 +0000

I guess I will not give money any more. This report really opened my eyes. Of course if the VA and congress were doing what they are supposed to veterans wouldn’t need anything more. But sadly, that’s where the real crime is, isn’t it?

By: Paul Laska

Paul Laska — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:05:09 +0000

Joe’s story illustrates what has been a problem with most “charitable” organizations. Whether the organization is a scam, or whether it is just so heavily invested in infrastructure and administration (a la Red Cross), far too many see less than 20% of contributions go to the actual need. Caveat Emptor has never been so true as in dealing with charities.

By: Mary Dodge

Mary Dodge — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:11:18 +0000

Joe, an absolutely stunning package. Really good work. I can barely imagine how much work it took. And it is so warranted.

Congratulations.

Mary (Dodge)

By: don curtis

don curtis — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:16:19 +0000

I would like to know how much of the monies raised by Amvets of WPB goes to the vets them self. vs used for fund raising and salaries.

Don Curtis
dhc0617@aol.com

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:23:56 +0000

As a recent veteran and mother of a soldier that will be leaving for Afghanistan in June – I thank you very much for this information.