The Mission Continues

Service platoon program - connects veterans in a city to tackle a new Mission in their community. Volunteers without previous military service are welcome, and platoons often form partnerships with other community groups. Each platoon is veteran-led, supported by a leadership team, and directed by a platoon leader. Platoon leaders commit to one year of service, participate in leadership training through The service leadership corps, and have access to mentoring and other individual growth opportunities through The Mission Continues' staff and partners.

Women veterans leadership program (wvlp) - this program changes The narrative on what it means to be a woman veteran by leveraging their leadership skills and authentic selves to become change-makers, all while enhancing their personal and professional networks. By The end of this one-of-a-kind program, cohort members will have formed lasting connections with other women veterans and will have developed The skill set to lean into leadership in their communities and beyond.

Program support and thought leadership - all of The Mission Continues' programs require three primary functions that are delivered in a scalable way: technology tools, program design and training, and external affairs support. This also includes tmc research into impact on both veterans and communities around our empowered veterans index and our community impact framework.

Service leadership corps (slc) - develops veterans' leadership and project management skills using asset-based community development and human-centered design principles in order to prepare them for leadership roles within The Mission Continues' service platoon program. A virtual learning curriculum complements in-person sessions spanning The six-month program.

Mass deployment program- brings veterans from across The country together with community members and local veterans for a week of impact in an under-resourced community. Over seven full days, veterans connect deeply to each other and to a community that is facing significant challenges. Throughout The week, they gain new skills in an experiential learning environment, connecting with their fellow veterans and with The community in which they serve, and through their community impact, they find a renewed sense of purpose. Furthermore, The large infusion of resources into an under-resourced community serves as a catalyst for continued engagement and advocacy by community members. Mass deployment participants (aka "crew members") return home prepared and energized to lead movements of change in their own local communities.

Leading for all is The Mission Continues' newest leadership initiative that pulls on veterans' ability to serve as "bridge builders" with others and lead in a way that truly brings people together. This three-day intensive builds upon The strengths and experiences veterans have leading across lines of difference to cultivate an environment where all feel valued and respected. Veteran participants come away from The workshop with a deeper understanding, specific tools, and a personalized plan of action for putting what they learned into practice.