Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(112,395 posts)
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 09:43 AM Feb 2017

After financial hit, recovery of Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Project could take years

Wounded Warrior Project’s well-known logo shows one solider carrying a fallen comrade to safety.

For the past year, the Jacksonville-based charity has dealt with its own financial wounds after national media reports plunged it into a touch-and-go period marked by a nose-dive in donations and staff cutbacks.

The worst of the fallout has passed, but it still will likely take three to four years for the organization to fully recover, said CEO Mike Linnington.

”We’re not where we were, but we’re optimistic about the future, and we’re thankful and grateful for the mission we’ve been honored to have,” Linnington said during an extended interview at Wounded Warrior Project’s headquarters on Jacksonville’s Southside.

Read more: http://jacksonville.com/news/2017-02-20/after-financial-hit-recovery-jacksonville-based-wounded-warrior-project-could-take

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
After financial hit, recovery of Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Project could take years (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2017 OP
What I want to know is where are all those PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2017 #1

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,895 posts)
1. What I want to know is where are all those
Tue Feb 21, 2017, 10:19 AM
Feb 2017

(usually right-wing) supporters of our vets? Why aren't they rushing in to help here? Apparently they just want to post stupid memes on FB rather than doing anything useful.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Florida»After financial hit, reco...