WHY WE CONTINUE THE MISSION

For more than 15 years, veterans have joined The Mission Continues to rediscover their sense of purpose, connectedness, and a chance to make an impact in their communities. The military creates lifelong bonds of camaraderie and shared purpose, and we aim to tap into this by giving veterans a new mission and opportunities to build new relationships with both fellow veterans and community members alike. 

Our initiatives provide veterans opportunities to come together and continue their service, this time as leaders driving positive change in their communities. Through this unique approach, veterans gain new skills, networks, and the confidence to successfully transition back to civilian life.

The impact of our work is evident. The veterans in our network are constantly telling us this work is having positive impacts on their own lives because of our commitment to empowering them to become leaders and leaving impacts in their communities. 

By working together in communities across the nation, veterans connect with each other, gain leadership skills and powerful networks, and renew their commitment to service. This not only benefits the veterans, but strengthens and enriches communities as well. 

Join us to make a difference.
Volunteers Activated
120,169
Service Platoons
49
Service Projects
9,398

Our Impact in the Field

CDC Foundation: Building Capacity to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Making Impact with the Bob Woodruff Foundation
Veterans Affairs: 2024 Social Connection Workshop Series

"As a volunteer participant with The Mission Continues, I am continuously inspired by the professionalism, camaraderie, positivity, and synergy at the volunteer events I attend. When I see that TMC is involved with a project, I KNOW it's going to get done efficiently and with great joy!"
TMC Volunteer
"The Mission Continues brings people together who are committed to helping their communities and impacting lives. There is so much pride and integrity in our work to serve others. Conversations lead to new friendships. Those connections give you more resources to improve your own life. It's a really wonderful organization."
TMC Volunteer

95% of Veteran volunteers believe they are pursuing a meaningful mission when volunteering with TMC

"The Mission Continues is my Family. When I joined my local platoon, I felt welcomed, encouraged and mentally charged. Working with our veterans brought a new meaning to my life."

TMC Volunteer
"I've learned new skills (how to build or use power tools), met both veterans and non-veterans as well as became more familiar with nearby communities and their needs."
TMC Volunteer

89% of civilians who have volunteered with TMC feel connected to the community while serving in a platoon

The Research

Validity and Reliability of the Empowered Veteran Index - Short Form
Validity and Reliability of the Empowered Veteran Index
The Mission Continues Empowered Veterans Index
The Mission Continues Community Impact Framework
The Mission Continues: A Case Study of the Well After Service Model

Impact Stories

A 40 Year Journey for Unity in My Childhood Community All/Editor's Picks/Mass Deployment/Service Platoons - National
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” All/Editor's Picks/Service Platoons
National Volunteer Week 2022: Service At Our Core National Days of Service - National
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