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IT’S OUR TURN TO SERVE THOSE
WHO’VE SERVED OUR COUNTRY

Making the transition from active duty to civilian life can pose its own set of unique challenges to veterans and their families. From feeling isolated and discouraged to confronting issues with homelessness, joblessness or access to treatment for mental health issues or substance abuse, the needs of some veterans can be complex. That’s where we come in.

We’re Mission United in Miami – a single point of entry for veterans to access the help they need, at no cost. Mission United helps ease the transition to civilian life and address the unique needs of veterans. By connecting them to a coordinated network of community partners, we empower veterans and their families to lead productive lives in our community. Services include job training and opportunities, affordable housing, legal resources and more.

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Our mission: ease the transition

If you’re one of the thousands of veterans who call Miami home, and you’re in need of a network of free support services to help you get re-acclimated to civilian life, contact Mission United today.

For more information, complete this form or contact Mission United in Miami at missionunited@unitedwaymiami.org or (305) 646-7130.

Get to know our Veterans

Meet a veteran who shared her story of how Mission United has empowered her with tools and resources to stay focused, motivated, and connected with the appropriate services and groups.

Thank you to Mission United’s generous supporters

HONOR GUARD

Miguel “Mike” B. Fernández

BRONZE STAR

The Batchelor Foundation
Carnival Foundation
Swanee and Paul DiMare
Lennar Foundation

PATRIOT AWARD

Bacardi USA
Florida East Coast Industries
Marlins Foundation
Allan Pekor
Vincent Signorello

SERVICE AWARD

Jairo Bastilla
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Lindsey Champion
Deloitte LLP
JPMorgan Chase
Rudy Kranys
Thomas Obermeier
Patrick Pendergast
The Sarah Woodruff Foundation
Steven Williamson

2020-2021 Advisory Committee

Chairs
Alfred Bunge
JP Morgan Chase

Laura Marks
Miami Dade College

Chair Emeritus
General Douglas Fraser USAF (Ret)

Founding Chairs
Tomas Erban
Col. Steve Williamson, USA

Members
Juan Antunez
Stokes McMillan Antunez PA

Derek Auguste
University of Miami

Kelly Auguste
The Mission Continues

Althea Birch
The Advocate Program

Lisi Carreño
University of Miami

Jayme Cassidy
Legal Services of Greater Miami

Lorena Gonzalez
The Mission Continues

Olga Halley
Lotus Professional Group/Talent Management Consultants

Marsha Latham
Miami VA Healthcare System

Jesse Manzano-Plaza
Tridente Strategies, Inc.

Victor Perez
Law Office of Victor Perez

Jeremy Schwarz
City of Miami

Jacob Torner
Purpose Built Families Foundation

Donna Zazanis-Burke
Miami-Dade College

It’s our turn to serve those who have served our country

Too many of our nation’s veterans return from serving our country only to face significant challenges.

After serving our country proudly and honorably, many veterans struggle upon returning home. Challenges from employment and legal issues to education, health and housing can be overwhelming. In most cases, assistance already exists, but access can be difficult.

For more information or if you are a veteran in need of services, contact
missionunited@unitedwaymiami.org or call 305-4-UNITED.

What is Mission United?

United Way Mission United empowers veterans and their families to lead productive lives and become contributing members of our community.

By connecting them with essential services and employment opportunities, Mission United helps veterans re-acclimate to civilian life in meaningful and supportive ways — because no one should stand alone.

Mission United is a source of support for the 62,000 veterans who call Miami-Dade home – with a focus on post-9/11 veterans and their immediate families – helping them to successfully access and navigate services they need and deserve.