Help us connect veterans with underresourced communities through a donation to The Mission Continues. Your gift is backed by our commitment to financial transparency and accountability.
DonateThe Empowered Veteran Index is foundational to program design, delivery and evaluation at The Mission Continues. Each of our programs and events are designed to provide veterans with an opportunity for personal growth, connectedness and community impact.
Learn moreService Platoons are your connection to a network of veterans in your area. Get involved in your local platoon, and pursue a new mission in your community.
Sign UpThe experience includes four in-person weekend-long sessions, local team-based work, and a virtual curriculum. Corps members work individually and in small groups, collaborating with local organizations to drive positive change within their communities. Applications for the next cohort will open in 2020.
Learn moreThe Mission Continues empowers veterans to continue their service, and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.
Learn moreAre you a current service member or veteran of the United States Military? Learn more about opportunities to report for duty in your community with The Mission Continues.
volunteers are reporting for duty through The Mission Continues programs.
of Alumni reported that they felt comfortable and included within The Mission Continues culture, compared with 19% in civilian culture as a whole.
reported that they formed bonds with civilians through The Mission Continues, compared with 30% who said the same about their reintegration.
of volunteers believe they are pursuing a meaningful mission with The Mission Continues.
feel a sense of community with The Mission Continues.
of volunteers feel they have the ability to make a difference in their community.
communities served by Mission Continues since 2007.
In just one day, the 121 volunteers completed over 480 hours of total combined service, built three picnic tables, put a fresh coat of paint on handrails in front of Ferry Slip, built 18 tables for an educational space, removed old IT equipment and furniture to create an educational space, weeded and revitalized Fort Gibson, removed over 10 bags of weeds from the main building, and more.
Read More'When we build up infrastructure, we also build up the community. We create an oasis in a food desert. We enable people to see themselves as more than what the world is telling them they’re worth. This accomplishment has given me a greater sense of belonging in the world — and I am happy to say that after almost two years of being a service leader, it’s still not about me, it’s about us.'
Read More'We live in a painfully divided country. As we continue to adjust to the changes in our society that come with progress, growth and technology, we find ourselves moving past one another without connecting. It’s hard, at times, to find places where we can all agree. But, this year on Veterans Day, we highlight and honor the legacy of all veterans who have served in our Armed Forces—and on that, we can agree...'
Read MoreYour tax-deductible donation provides opportunities for veterans to refocus their military skill sets so they can continue serving our country as leaders in their communities.
Become a service leader through a six-month community-based leadership program. Learn through real-world application by partnering with a community organization.
Serve and share peer support regularly with a team of veterans and civilians while tackling serious local issues and building stronger communities.