We empower a movement of veteran-led volunteers become community leaders and transform under-resourced communities in 40+ cities nationwide.
#CharlieMike
Thank you to the
#SussexSquad
for supporting us in honor of
#SussexBabyShower
&
#Archies2ndBirthday
. Because of you, we raised $16,415 to date! Your contributions are critical and will allow us to empower veterans to make an even greater impact in communities across the US!
Happy Birthday to one of our favorite supporters Prince Harry! Here he is spotted in California with one of our official hats, available now on our website.
In his honor we're empowering veterans to step up and lead, just as he has continued to do.
#HappyBirthday
#CharlieMike
We're excited to share a nice surprise—members of our Women Veterans Leadership Program just received a personal letter from The Duke of Sussex, commending & thanking them for their leadership & service. We're so proud of our cohorts for setting such a high bar for leadership.
We were honored to partner with
@CityofUvaldeTex
, the Archewell Foundation,
@kaboom
along with members of the community to create a playspace for children to enjoy. The goal of the DeLeon Park playground project is to provide a sense of hope and healing for the Uvalde community.
We are extremely honored to be included in the Archewell Foundation's list of acts of compassion to celebrate
#womenshistorymonth
! We encourage you to visit their page to learn the ways you can help women in your community and share your story of service:
We're honored to have the support of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Archewell Foundation, They fueled the volunteers of our LA Service Platoon with lunch yesterday, so they can continue their hard work at the Compton VFW and help those living in the Compton community!
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Duchess of Sussex, has asked 40 activists, artists, thought leaders, and friends, to each commit 40 minutes of mentorship to support women reentering the workforce.
You can learn more at:
For her 40th birthday, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, has asked all of us to join in and commit 40 minutes to any act of service to others today. Together, we can contribute to positive change.
#40x40
#CompassionInAction
#CharlieMike
#ReportingForDuty
Are you an LA-based
#Veteran
or
#volunteer
?
On Saturday, Aug 28, the LA Platoon NEEDS YOU to help improve the Wanda Mikes Children's Center by building an outdoor space that offers an engaging and safe outdoor environment for kids in South LA
🚩 SIGN UP:
It was announced that we will receive a $10 mil grant from philanthropist
@mackenziescott
. We will use the grant to make investments in innovation, data and technology, and in growing our ability to reach and impact an even larger number of veterans and communities nationwide.
We want to send a shoutout to all the moms out there for
#mothersday
. Thank you for making an impact on all of us while making a difference in our communities!
We're excited to announce the launch of a new initiative: the Women Veterans Leadership Program—and the application is open TODAY! It will focus on building resiliency, developing skills and tools to thrive, and building a movement of women vets:
🎉 Today, we announced an investment of over $4.6M in grants to 44 best-in-class orgs! We're helping veterans & their families w/ essential needs incl. food insecurity, financial assistance, housing, legal, and employment services, and social connection ⬇️
A valiant effort by
@ClayTravis
! Thanks to him and
@joelklatt
for each donating $1000 to help veterans continue to serve in under-resourced communities
We spent a fantastic morning with our newest funders,
@Metallica
& their
@AWMHFoundation
, who are supporting platoons in 17 cities across the country. Thank you so much—we loved meeting you & can't wait to share the impact this will have!
#metallicagivesback
#givegood
We are proud to partner with
@RaytheonTechnologies
for their new corporate responsibility initiative, Connect Up. Together we will continue empowering veterans with resources needed to lead and make a meaningful impact in under-resourced communities across the country.
Based in Orange County, California,
@brackenskitchen
is dedicated to helping those in need by "delivering hot and nutritious meals in a fun, and dignified manner." As part of
#OperationNourish
, our Orange County platoon helped beautify their spaces by adding a few touch-ups!
"Being around veterans and being able to get out and do service projects really fed my soul. I realized that I have to do things in life that bring that camaraderie back and make me really happy."
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Read the full story:
This past weekend, our Houston platoons teamed up with
@WCKitchen
to distribute water in the Independence Heights and Kashmere Gardens neighborhoods. We'd like to thank them for coming to Texas and helping those impacted by the winter storm!
This
#VeteransDay
, honor those that have served your country by learning more about their experiences. Building bridges through true understanding will pave a path to a stronger, better America.
#ThankYouForYourService
We are among a dozen nonprofit organizations connected to veterans and military causes that have received a generous donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Push-up challenges are a gateway to our heart, and so is an opportunity to increase awareness of our veteran leadership programs. Thanks
@ClayTravis
@joebiden
@LockItInonFS1
! Visit to learn more!
We're excited to be featured on
@hqtrivia
! Bring your trivia A-game tonight at 9 PM Eastern for a chance to win prizes while supporting The Mission Continues. Best of luck!
Today we supported a project organized by
@NFLGreen
&
@LASuperBowlHC
where we sorted and distributed more than 20,000 books, sports equipment, art supplies, and more to organizations that serve children in need.
Thank you for providing this opportunity for our veterans to serve!
Thousands of veterans and volunteers are leading service efforts across the country to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We are recognizing the service and sacrifice of the all-volunteer force that served in the wake of that day.
@missioncontinue
is proud to sign a joint statement related to the current events in Afghanistan. To our Veterans, military members, family members, caregivers, and survivors - you are not alone. We are standing by to help.
Congratulating our second Cohort of the Women Veterans Leadership Program! We're inspired by the growth and transformation we've witnessed in these women over the last five months. We can't wait to see what they do next!
#HerMission
Your service in Afghanistan mattered. And your service matters today here at home, now more than ever.
Read more of
@missioncontinue
official statement regarding Afghanistan here:
#CharlieMike
#ReportingForDuty
Our Homewood Service Platoon was facilitating just a little block clean-up—of so we thought! The project turned community and city-wide as we were joined by 114 (!) community members who came off the streets to help, including Mayor
@billpeduto
!
#ReportingForDuty
A new year brings a new round of support for our DC 4th Service Platoon, courtesy of our friends at
@Boeing
— thank you for supporting our work & partnership with the
@NatlParkService
in DC!
#BoeingInspires
Every month, the Dallas/Fort Worth Platoon teams up with
@WeHelpArlington
and
@TAFoodBank
to assist at a mobile food pantry held at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church as part of
#OperationNourish
to help feed between 450-500 families!
In recognition of
#NationalVolunteerMonth
, we want to celebrate our volunteers who've continued to serve after the military. This week, we want to share the story of Army veteran Sean Tyler, who's helping to fight food insecurity in Pittsburgh.
This month, we're launching the
#PrideAndHonor
Collection, which includes a T-shirt, tank, hat & more! With a purchase of $50, you can get a FREE Pride tank or t-shirt (use code PRIDE for the tank + HONOR for the tee), and select tees in the store are 20%
Scott has given more than $8 bil to orgs and charitable groups that support racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, public health, global development and climate change. This gift allow us to further the kind of work that many of our veterans describe as life-changing.
We are very heartened by this news. Through our work in under-resourced and under-represented communities, trans veterans have been and continue to be critical leaders in the neighborhoods and cities that need their talents and skills.
#TransDayOfVisibility
Trans rights are human rights, and on this
#TransDayOfVisibility
, I’m pleased to announce we’ve updated DoD policy on the open service of transgender individuals. The update reinforces our prior decision to allow recruitment, retention, and care of qualified trans individuals.
We’re on the ground at
@yollocalli
and
@EnlaceChicago
getting ready go kick off Operation
#Enduring
Service in Chicago TOMORROW
There’s still time to join us!
Learn more about Operation
#Enduring
Service:
Our hearts go out to the
@TeamRWB
community. For information on sending condolences to the family, or how you can help in the wake of this tragedy, head here:
We are heartbroken to confirm that Dan Manrique, Pacific Regional PM and Marine Corps veteran, was one of the victims of the Borderline shooting. We are aware that other members of our Team RWB family were directly impacted by the events. We will provide updates as we learn more.
It took three weeks from conception to completion, but our NYC platoon helped build a chicken run at Randall's Island Park Alliance's Urban Farm! This gives local students an opportunity to learn about where their food comes from and how it affects the greater ecosystem.
This April, we're gathering 65 women veterans in DC for 3 days of learning, networking, and service—the third annual Women Veterans Leadership Summit—want to join us? Learn more & apply:
#UnapologeticallyHer
Yesterday, we teamed up with
@TeamRubicon
to help over 400 people recieve their second dose of the COVID vaccine in Jefferson, Wisconsin. We'd like to thank them for the opportunity to serve alongside of them as we help get America get vaccinated!
#ThisIsOurShot
Women veterans, servicewomen, and organizational supporters: sign this national open letter that will be delivered to Congressional leaders and Department of Defense leadership by women veterans and service women demanding
#JusticeForVanessaGuillen
:
Our Hampton Roads Service Platoon teamed up with
@Starbucks
and the Cradock Civic League to clean, redefine, and beautify their community garden in Portsmouth. The project helped bridged the gap between communities and provide an environment for future children's programming.
We're honored to be part of the Veteran Wellness Alliance and join our peers in helping veterans connect with each other and find a new purpose in order to fight through mental health challenges. Learn more:
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth
We are honored attend the premiere of Merit x Zoe - a powerful short film that dives into issues surrounding veteran suicide and mental health.
We are joined by
@Everytown
and
@bwforg
as Impact Partners for the film.
Our service platoons across the country are holding both in-person and virtual events today in honor Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy of Service. These projects are made possible through the generous support of
@RaytheonTech
Our veterans from the Los Angeles Service Platoon were invited to share lunch with
@ericgarcetti
during a Veterans’ Day celebration at the
@GettyHouse
. We were honored to be included among an ever-growing Los Angeles veterans community.
For
#NationalVolunteerMonth
, we'd like to highlight the work of
@NPCA
. Our veterans have teamed up with them for years to help beautify our parks to preserve our military history and a space for veterans to heal. Join their efforts in preserving our parks:
We're so proud of Houston 3rd Platoon's LaShonda Johnson, for being one of the honorees at Mayor
@SylvesterTurner
's second annual Mayor's History Makers Awards!
TODAY is Giving Tuesday - a global movement that unleashes the power of generosity to transform local communities. Support The Mission Continues so we can empower our veterans & the communities they serve.
#givingtuesday
#charliemike
We’re thinking back to
#CharmCityCharge
today, and still so grateful for everyone in the communities of Harlem Park West, Curtis Bay & Brooklyn, who allowed us to join them in their work across the city of Baltimore:
Check out how our Puerto Rico platoon teamed up with
@TeamRubicon
to help restore the home of a retired VA nurse whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma and multiple earthquakes.
Last month, the Puerto Rico Service Platoon teamed up with San German city officials to clean and beautify the Minillas Bicycle MTB Trail. They repurposed pallets in order to build five benches and cleaned out six truckloads of debris around the trail!
Our partners at
@TeamRubicon
are assisting our Afghan allies in their resettlement to the US. They have just expanded operations as families transition off base and into communities.
Check out to see an updated list and get involved!
We’re saddened to hear of the death of Sen. John McCain, who set an incredible example of service over 60 years, both in and out of uniform. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
That's a wrap in LA! The second Signature Service Project for Operation
#EnduringService
was a success as veterans and volunteers helped to beautify the outdoor learning area at Wanda A. Mikes Early Childhood Center.
45 members from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland Platoons teamed alongside our partners at the
@NPCA
&
@NatlParkService
at
@MountRainierNPS
for Operation: Fix Our Parks 2019. They painted, landscaped, and cleaned up the Narada Falls Comfort Station and maintenance garage.
This
#GivingTuesday2021
we're asking you to join our The Mission Continues veterans in their spirit of generosity to support their Enduring Service in local communities.
Help us reach our goal here:
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – President Harry S. Truman
We're a month and a half out from
#RunAsOne
! We're gathering with
@TeamRubicon
,
@TeamRWB
& other great VSOs to come together for a day of solidarity to show how exercise, community, & inclusivity combine to combat mental health challenges. Join us:
JOIN US as we commemorate the 20 years since 9/11 and those who served as we kick off the next 20 years of service with Operation
#EnduringService
🇺🇸
▶️ REGISTER to serve with the
#LosAngeles
Service Platoon during the LA Service Project on AUG 28th:
Our San Antonio platoon teamed up with
@USAA
to help
@GardopiaGardens
complete their outdoor classroom and greenhouse, which will help in their mission of growing healthy communities through garden-based learning and strengthen food insecurity in San Antonio!
Tune in TODAY!
@TeamRubicon
and the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination are hosting a vaccine town hall today at 4pm PT/7pm ET. This live Q&A session is a chance for members of the veteran community to ask medical experts about the vaccine.
Watch live:
Have you gotten your
#RunAsOne
shirt yet? Well, what are you waiting for? Sign up, then join us,
@TeamRWB
,
@TeamRubicon
, and our VSO partners as we gather in cities across the country on April 13th! Head here to find an event near you:
On this
#InternationalWomensDay
, we wanted to revisit an important conversation that we had a few months ago. The biggest takeaway: Investing in women unlocks the brightest version of our future. Read More ➡️
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived his life in the service of others. The Mission Continues honors his legacy by hosting both in-person and virtual events to help those in need.
Visit to serve on your own.
Please follow along as we begin our fireside chat
"The Power of Veterans to Bring People Together"
with Denis McDonough Secretary of the
@DeptVetAffairs
and Mary Beth Bruggeman, CEO of The Mission Continues