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United Way of Forsyth County is launching a new initiative called Mission United to assist veterans and their families, including those in Davie County.
The Mission United initiative was established in Florida in 2013. The success has led to its expansion across the United States.
United Way of Forsyth County’s Mission United effort will mark the 27th location of the program nationwide and the first in North Carolina. Mission United will serve seven counties: Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin.
Mission United’s purpose is to honor veterans by connecting support and resources to improve their lives, empowering veterans facing challenges, ensuring they have access to housing, healthcare, employment, education, legal assistance and community integration.
By bringing together a number of local agencies and programs already serving veterans, Mission United will be a “one stop shop” for veterans and their families who need assistance. Mission United is designed to create a network of care that addresses unique needs of each veteran. The programs will be available to all verified veterans and their families and has no restrictions based on income, age, or other factors.
“It is a daunting task for veterans to access the resources that they need and deserve because the resources exist in pockets here and there,” United Way President and CEO Monk Richburg said. “Under the new initiative, veterans will be able to have a single access point to help them with a variety of needs, including the needs of homeless veterans. We want to make it as easy and seamless as possible.”
United Way is seeking members to be part of an advisory council to guide the work. Those interested in serving on the advisory council should contact Jenaro Jackson at 336-721-9378 or Jenaro.Jackson@uwforsyth.org.