I have done some investigation on Tunnel to Towers Foundation regarding how much of the donated money goes to their mission.
As per the records of the foundation, 95% - 95 cents out of every dollar - goes directly to their programs and services.
This foundation does not make the officers rich, which in my opinion, is why I did the investigating. In terms of financial transparency, Tunnels to Towers Foundation is recognized as a reputable charity.
They have achieved high ratings from various charity evaluation organizations such as Charity Navigator, which assesses nonprofits based on their financial health, accountability, and transparency.
The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001.
We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country.
Their Smart Home Program is restricted to members of the U.S. Armed Forces whose catastrophic combat or training for deployment injuries have resulted in: Quadruple amputation; Triple amputation; Quadriplegia; Paraplegia; Double limb amputation with other injuries such as (but not limited to) severe burns, blindness, traumatic brain injury.
These catastrophic injuries must have occurred on or after October 7, 2001. So, if you want to donate, I feel that this foundation does a very real job helping first responders and military families with the suffering that they go through.
Just a note to veterans who do not use VFW accredited service officers. No veteran should ever have to pay for earned benefits. Take action by contacting your representatives and tell them to support the passage of the GUARD Act today.
This past Wednesday our Post held our awards ceremony honoring all the students who entered essays in the VFW Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy contests.
Families and students were given awards and cash prizes. We congratulate all the students who took part in this contest and to tell you the truth, all entries were so good it was very difficult to pick a winner.
Afterwards we had some refreshments served and we had an opportunity to chat with the families. A special thank you to WAJCS teachers Melissa Palumbo and Chalya Pudlewski.
As our year ends, we also went to Stratton VA Hospital with a donation of $500 in gift cards to Hannaford for the volunteer group to hand out to veterans in need.
Also, we delivered stockings with items for the veterans with sundry items for the Windham Rotary, and Christmas cards written by the students at WAJCS for the veterans. We salute the Windham Rotary for their patriotism and the hard work they do for veterans.
I always mention how generous the community is to our Post and this past week we received a check from Briars and Brambles bookstore.
They donated 10% of their sales on Veterans Day to us. We thank Jennifer for her support of our Post. We also received a donation in honor of past commander Robert Stefanko this past week. Thank you to Mr. Robert Manno for honoring him.
To all we wish a Happy Holiday season and a healthy New Year to all. God bless America and to all on the mountaintop. Keep our troops who are serving our nation throughout the world safe.
Marc Farmilette, PDC- Commander VFW Post 1545.
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