The Mission Continues Amplifies Veteran-Led Impact with a Multi-City Grant from Boeing
NEW YORK (PRWEB) December 04, 2018 -- Boeing recently announced a grant to The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that empowers veterans to find growth, purpose, and connection through community impact. With a notable footprint in over 55 cities nationwide, the funding will directly fuel The Mission Continues’ veteran volunteer force transforming under-resourced areas in Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; and Washington D.C.
The Mission Continues and Boeing share a deep-rooted commitment to veterans and positive community development. With Boeing’s contribution, The Mission Continues’ service platoons in these three cities will reach even greater local impact and engage increased numbers of veterans with a passion for service. Areas of focus for the service platoons address a wide range of challenges including neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, and educational inequality.
“For nearly seven years we have been proud to call Boeing a trusted partner and ally in our united efforts to empower veterans,” said Spencer Kympton, president of The Mission Continues. “Their renewed commitment to our operations in cities across the country advances our mission of veteran leaders building stronger communities through service.”
The investment extends beyond grant dollars, as Boeing employees have the opportunity to participate hands-on alongside service platoons as part of the growing movement of veteran-led collective action. In partnership since 2011, this latest development between Boeing and The Mission Continues further strengthens their charge to provide increased resources to veterans in pursuit of personal growth and civic engagement.
“We are honored to continue our support of The Mission Continues as part of our ongoing commitment to empowering veterans,” said Jason Pak, Veteran Outreach Lead at The Boeing Company. “This multi-city grant will provide The Mission Continues expanded capabilities for veteran engagement all while driving positive change in the communities Boeing employees call home.”
To get involved with The Mission Continues, by donating or volunteering as part of a local service project, head to http://www.missioncontinues.org. More information about ongoing events happening nationwide can also be found on the website.
About The Mission Continues
The Mission Continues is a nonprofit organization that empowers veterans to build stronger communities through service. Our programs in cities across the country deploy veteran volunteers alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, increase access to parks and green spaces, foster neighborhood identity, and more. Through this unique model, veterans build meaningful connections and grow as individuals while creating long-term, sustainable local impact. To learn more, visit http://www.missioncontinues.org or follow us on Twitter at @missioncontinue.
About the Boeing Company:
Through purposeful investments, employee engagement and thoughtful advocacy efforts, Boeing and its employees support innovative partnerships and programs that align with the company’s strategic objectives, create value and help build better communities worldwide. See how Boeing is making a difference by visiting the 2018 Boeing Global Engagement Portfolio at Boeing.com/community.
Chicago-based Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Engage on social @Boeing with #BoeingInspires.
Sarah Jones, The Mission Continues, http://www.missioncontinues.org, 646-568-2865, [email protected]
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