Mass Deployments | Mission Continues

In June of 2017, The Mission Continues will deploy more than 70 veteran volunteers to Atlanta’s Westside for a week-long service mission to tackle some the community’s toughest challenges. The Westside district includes the neighborhoods of Vine City, English Avenue and Castleberry Hill. It’s home to a significant number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and has been an influential catalyst for action from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. The district has an undeniable rich historic culture but is also struggling with community issues such as unemployment, blight, sex trafficking and food deserts.

Using their skills, leadership and experience, our volunteers will work alongside families and community partners in Atlanta—all of whom are working together revitalize these neighborhoods through positive action and co-operation. Veterans’ skill sets can inspire residents to take pride in their city again to continue the mission after we deploy out of Atlanta. And with more than 200 active members of The Mission Continues engaged in community efforts across Atlanta — veteran leadership will be at the heart of sustaining this work long after this week of service is over.