The Mission Continues’ vision is for all veterans with a desire to continue their service to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities.
Veterans are at the center of everything we do.
We’re building a movement that empowers veterans to continue their service, and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.
At The Mission Continues, we’re on a mission to connect veterans with under-resourced communities. Our programs deploy veteran volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.
Our Empowered Veteran Index is the framework we use to measure and ensure our work is having an impact. A guide to how we continuously look to improve our work, it dovetails with our vision to empower all veterans to be a part of a movement of service in under-resourced communities.
CONNECTEDNESS
- 85% felt more connected with other veterans
- 79% believe they are able to achieve goals they set for themselves
- 78% felt a sense of community with The Mission Continues
PERSONAL GROWTH
- 85% felt a greater sense of purpose
- 89% felt they have the ability to make a difference in their community
- 87% believed they were pursuing a meaningful mission
COMMUNITY IMPACT
- 74 operations nationwide
- 1,479 service projects in 2019
- 88% felt like they were part of a cause larger than themselves
THE FOCUS OF OUR WORK
What is a Service Platoon?
Service Platoons connect local veterans and dedicated local partners to tackle community challenges through collective action. These units bring much needed resources, capacity, and team-based solutions in service to your city’s residents and neighborhoods.
Find the right program for you
We offer three leadership programs to help you become the leader you want to be. Everyone can serve. All of our programs connect you to other veterans and provide opportunities to show what veteran leadership looks like in your community. Learn more about each of them, and how to apply, below.
SERVICE LEADERSHIP CORPS
Once you finish the Service Leadership Corps, you will be ready to join a veteran-led volunteer movement to drive change in your own community.
WOMEN VETERANS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Women Veterans Leadership Program harnesses your strengths and builds your skills so you are ready to lead as a changemaker in your community.
MASS DEPLOYMENTS
You’ll mobilize alongside hundreds of veterans, local partners and volunteers in a single city for a week of high-octane service, professional development and visible community impact.
