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Special Event

NEVER FORGET: DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 9TH

September 09, 2016

02:00 PM - 11:15 PM EDT

Jacksonville Platoon

Event overview

In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of 9/11 The Mission Continues Orlando 1st and 2nd Platoons and Jacksonville Service Platoon are deploying for a weekend of service to support organizations that serve veterans and active military. While our missions include helping at-risk youth, mitigating hunger and homelessness, we realize that over the past 15 years of war nonprofit organizations have stepped in often filling the needs of military service members and veterans. We're doing this project in recognition of their service and provide support to continue their work. We are partnering with three organizations to make this project as success. Soldiers Freedom Outdoors is a ranch where veterans, active military, families and caregivers can find solace in nature and enjoy time riding horses, swimming, hunting and fishing during weekend retreats. On Friday, we'll arrive and prepare for our Saturday service project with Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. After the prep works is completed, volunteers will be fed by the staff and community volunteers recruited by Soldiers Freedom Outdoors. Additionally, volunteers are welcome to stay in the ranch house or camp out on the grounds. WHAT TO BRING :

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Special Event

What to Bring

Bring whatever camping supplies you have

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When and where

Date

September 09, 2016

Time

02:00 PM - 11:15 PM (EDT)

Location

SOLDIERS FREEDOM OUTDOORS

4342 Southeast 8th Ave
Melrose, FL 32666

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Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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