I'm receiving a inheritance from my one uncle who is Vietnam vet

[Duncanpup]

He passed this winter and after the court settles his estate , I’m up for a cut reason he had no children of his own. He served as FO a forward observer with the 196th lite infantry brigade and Vietnam was a definite family affair , with our father and his five brothers. And they all suffered from ptsd the three who went to Vietnam, and our one uncle a former marine 0311 moved back to Vietnam he’s living life on his pension and social security he’s happy. My old man was 173rd and his brother who passed was dollar ninety six infantry.

Now I’m thinking in this ramble over coffee, how to do this. Should I donate it to veterans hospital for veterans who live there if they need body wash or shoes, yet that idea I’m not comfortable with. I’ve used veteran hospital for my hearing aid, once again I’ll say I was lucky 84-87 airborne infantry 82nd 2/325 pir then medical PCs to leg unit west Germany I had no war.

The reason I’m not comfortable with donating to vet hospital is it may get lost in the machine of VA. Then I thought of wounded warriors project and service dogs for the fine Americans who suffer from ptsd. I know a former Afghan marine from my gym he has a lab service dog , I ran into him once at the store parking lot , and boog was rage barking from the pickup at his dog. I jokingly told him boog is not a service dog he causes my ptsd.

So I turn to my fellow vets for ideas on how to donate or who to give this cash to help our veterans. Thank you in advance, and Dashonebravo if you read this.

A ? Why does it seem, every time you run into a vet they were black ops or tier 1 or in the regiment. While back I had a stolen valor dude tell me he was in a unit so secret it’s more secret than delta or cag. I informed him besides my jump and air assault wings and EIB I also attended the us army regular joe school and got my regular joe tab and shamming school received my shamming tab and was honor graduate. No need to thank me for my service Dashone yet I thank you friend for your service especially at sand hill.

[Siwsan]

1. Maybe consider Disabled American Veterans?

It's been around since the 1920's and seem like a very reputable organization.

[DashOneBravo]

7. They help a lot of vets

That get stonewalled at the VA.

Great organization

[MiHale]

2. Heard about this group when in physical therapy...

https://www.warriorsascent.org/about-1

Now in its sixth year of operations, Warriors' Ascent has served over 400 Veterans and First Responders who have graduated from the program. Our alumni are comprised of Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans as well as active-duty members from all branches of the armed services. They are joined by their brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services representing over 15 departments from throughout the nation.

Together, we have formed a community to support one another as we all navigate the healing process. Unlike other programs, we encourage our alumni to return and support future classes. With opportunities to volunteer, become peer mentors, sit in on classes and join us for monthly alumni dinners and gatherings. Warriors' Ascent is not a fire-and-forget organization. It is a tribe committed to supporting one another so each reaches their long-term healing goals.

With less than 1% serving today, modern society is ill-prepared to assist Veterans and First Responders cope with the traumas they have experienced on their behalf. Warriors’ Ascent has created a holistic evidence-based healing program rooted in centuries of tradition used by ancient warrior cultures. Our FREE five-day program provides an environment dedicated to healing, using proven techniques and practices to create habits for long-term healing. Additionally, Warriors' Ascent has collaborated with the University of Kansas Cofrin-Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment in order to provide the most clinically rigorous program available backed by research, data, and evidence-based practices.

[Phoenix61]

3. K9s For Warriors has an A- rating from Charity Watch

Whatever you decide I highly recommend checking them out on Charity Watch. I like knowing my donations are going to projects and not in some CEO’a pocket.

[getagrip_already]

4. I'm not a vet, but.. ("Heroes to Hives")

I am a beekeeper. Michigan State university has a program called Heroes to Hives that pairs up vets with equipment, training, and mentors to introduce them to bee keeping.

There is significant data that keeping and working with bees helps with PTSD and other mental health issues experienced by vets. Plus it can be a source of self employed income.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/veterans/Veterans-Programming/Heroes-to-Hives/index#:~:text=Heroes%20to%20Hives%20is%20a,community%20development%20centered%20around%20beekeeping.

Since it is targeted at both vets and PTSD, it might be interesting to you.

There is another org in TX called Hives for Heroes, but I don't know anything about them. The MSU program is outstanding and they have chapters in many states and locals.

Just a thought.....

[Diamond_Dog]

5. I obviously have no military background

But I love the service dog organization idea.

[beemerphill]

6. Suggestion

I am a Nam Vet. 100% medically retired in 1970. Here is a suggestion for you. The money is yours. You should use some for yourself and your family. It was intended for that purpose. If you want to share some with Vets consider those groups close to home. You will have some local group that could use a hand. Do not give it all as one large amount. They will just look for a large project to spend it all on. When they have a fundraiser or local Vet project going give a nice smaller amount to help out. You will be able to do this several times, and each of those times it will be truly appreciated. This way you will be giving it to local Vets who can use it and not take a chance on most of it going to the leadership of some well-known national group that may or may not funnel some of it to Vets who really need it. There have been too many groups that claim to support us and just raise money that is siphoned off for their own benefit. Trust me, some of the little Vet bunches could use a hand, and you are in a good place to help them.
Good Luck, and Thanks for sharing with your fellow Vets!

[DashOneBravo]

8. I'm laughing

Dude you should have seen the posers on this board before you got here.

Most of them left. That happens a lot when real vets show up. There also like 4 or 5 Infantry guys now so they don’t stick around.

I love the so secret ones. Protip those people don’t talk about it. You met those guys at Bragg I’m sure,