Proudly Serving Veterans Who Have Served

Many Veterans returning home from service struggle as they acclimate to civilian life. After realizing this critical need, United Way Broward created MISSION UNITED to support Veterans as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Your generous support provides Veterans and their families with vital services.

SUPPORT OUR VETERANS

GET INVOLVED WITH MISSION UNITED

Whether you are an individual looking to give back to the Veteran community or a company looking to connect your employees to a unique, rewarding team-building opportunity, we will place you with a volunteer opportunity that meets your objectives.

MENTOR
Encourage the building and leveraging of meaningful relationships.

EMPLOYMENT
Get involved with the hiring process of Veterans.

EDUCATION
Help conduct trainings and seminars on topics important to the Veteran community.

SERVICES
Let us know how you and your business can provide support.

EVENTS
Volunteer for an upcoming event.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Help us grow our program, join our MISSION UNITED Advisory Council.

United Way Broward’s MISSION UNITED brought together South Florida locals to engage in an open dialogue and panel discussion with J.W. Cortes, NY MTAPD officer, an award-winning actor, and Marine combat Veteran, as well as with Veteran Brian Thornsberry, Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. Click here to watch the video.

Mission United Calendar

FIND THE SUPPORT YOU'VE EARNED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

MISSION UNITED SERVICES

Housing Support
Education
Health
Employment Services
Legal Assistance
Financial Stability

Veteran's Resource Center

Veterans seeking homeless prevention services are encouraged to visit our Veterans Resource Center located at

320 SE 9^th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 on Mondays and Thursdays between 10:00am and 2:00pm to meet directly with MISSION UNITED staff and community partners. Services include: homeless prevention; legal aid; VA benefits (VSO); health screenings; and resource navigation.

LEARN MORE

About MISSION UNITED and the community we serve.

MISSION UNITED difference

21,000

Since inception, MISSION UNITED has provided more than 21,000 Veterans with comprehensive services to help them acclimate to civilian life.

9,000

Pro bono legal services have been provided to over 9,000 Veterans

6,000

Over 6,000 homeless Veterans and their families have been provided housing support

HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL 954.4.United or Email

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Manooch Azizi, Tripp Scott (Chair)
Allison Bruchwalski, Guardian Recovery (Vice-Chair)
Timothy FitzGerald, GEFORCE Line Striping (Immediate Past Chair)

Alicia Mathis, AK1STOP
Erika Axani, Florida Luxurious Properties
Jaap Donath, NSU Levan Center
John Bowen, Army Veteran
Joe Coniglio, Expedia Cruises
Joel Smith, Deerfield Beach Community Cares
Jordan Bittle, Holland & Knight
Kelly Mathis, AK1STOP
Tim Curtin, Memorial Healthcare System
Frank Isaza, 2-1-1 Broward
Stephen Moss, Founding Chair, MISSION UNITED
Scott Rauscher, JM Family Enterprises
Kelley Rheault, The Transitioning Warrior
Tangee Simon, Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division
Anne Marie Wilburn, Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Denneshia Spratt, Henderson Behavioral Health
Sandy Ala, Goodman Jewish Family Services
William Sherwood, CORT

Honorary Members

Orlando Abreu, Community Advocate (Honorary Member)
Bob Birdsong, OK Generators (Honorary Member)
Todd Clarke, Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (Honorary Member)
Sonny Crouse, Former Advisory Council Vice-Chair (Honorary Member)
Stephen Ferrante, Group Victory, LLC (Honorary Member)
Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Nova Southeastern University (Honorary Member)
Dr. Phillip Greenberg, Veterans Administration Retired (Honorary Member)
Roy Krause, Community Advocate (Honorary Member)
Carlos Molinet, Costa Hollywood Resort (Honorary Member)
Craig Pollock, Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (Honorary Member)
Roy Rogers, Community Advocate (Honorary Member)
Honorable Ben Sorensen, Sorensen Consulting (Honorary Member)
Shane Suzuki, Department of Veterans Affairs (Honorary Member)
Stella Tokar, B.O.L.D. Consulting (Honorary Member)
Tim Farrell, Veterans4You (Honorary Member)

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