Veterans Day

Like a lot of people, I make a point of donating to military charities on Veterans Day. Unfortunately, a lot of unscrupulous crooks are eager to take advantage of the generosity of the American public and the unparalleled reputation of the service members of the U.S. armed forces. Please make your donations wisely - don't just drop a twenty in the bucket of some guy on the street wearing camo.

With those considerations in mind, here's the official Shangrila Towers Veterans Day Charity for 2011:

Fisher House Foundation



Fisher House constructs homes to provide free temporary housing to the families of service members needing medical care across the country. They're not shabby, lowest-bidder-type places either - check out this one near the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia: