As they return to civilian life, many veterans experience a loss of purpose and community away from their military units and the people they have come to trust in perilous situations. Without that community, there are many veterans who withdraw and don’t have a lot of communication with others, and are consequently at risk of negative outcomes associated with isolation.

Through these grants, we hope to help re-create the bonds that veterans establish during their service, to reduce some of that extreme introversion and isolation, and nurture ties between and among veterans to help them flourish and become a productive part of their community.

The Mission Continues is a nationally recognized organization that helps returning veterans rebuild a sense of purpose and community though local service projects like park beautification and school improvements. A grant to support the Oakland and San Francisco “service platoons” will allow the groups to grow in number and tackle larger civic projects, empowering veterans to find a sense of purpose while improving their community and connecting with peers.

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