Merit Financial Raises Over $77,000 to Support the Wounded Warrior Project

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Merit Financial, a national leader in precious metals investment services, created the "Shipping Cost Donation Program" last year in an effort to raise awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP).  The WWP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to honoring and empowering wounded servicemen and women. Through the program, Merit offers free shipping to customers who make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.  Final accounting through April, 2011 showed that total donations have now reached $77,624 in 2011.

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Peter Epstein, President of Merit Financial, is extremely honored to work with the nonprofit organization.  Mr. Epstein stated, "During the past year, thousands of generous Merit Financial customers have gladly contributed to this amazing cause.  As America remembers our brave men and women in uniform during this Memorial Day Weekend, we are overjoyed to provide an update on this very successful fundraising effort."  

Over 40,000 of our nation's armed forces have been physically wounded during the current military conflicts.  Hundreds of thousands more are estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and traumatic brain injury.  WWP assists wounded warriors and their families through a holistic approach to their recovery.  Whether through caregiver retreats, combat stress programs, career and education services, or adaptive sporting opportunities, WWP empowers warriors with the tools essential to not just survive their injuries but to thrive and achieve personal and professional success. 

In 2011, Merit will continue to work with WWP to raise both funds and awareness for its cause.  In addition to the Wounded Warrior Project, Merit supports local organizations in Southern California including the Santa Monica Police Activities League and the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department. Mr. Epstein serves on the Board of Directors for the Police Activities League and is on active patrol as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Merit Financial is a Precious Metals company located in Santa Monica, CA. Established in 1986, Merit Financial is one of America's leading providers of physical gold and other precious metals for direct delivery and in Precious Metals IRAs.  Merit has carved an industry niche by promoting one of the highest customer satisfaction rankings in the country while offering Gold Bullion products at just 1% over cost.  

About the Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors.  WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.  WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.  To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org. 

SOURCE Merit Financial