Serving Those Who Served Our Country
MISSION UNITED
Mission United is a critical funding source for programs of United Way of Long Island supporting U.S. military veterans and their families. Mission United funding helps provide services and resources in career training, employment assistance and emergency financial aid. Through Mission United, United Way is aligning existing services and creating solutions where there are gaps in support. The need for these services is particularly significant on Long Island as there are more than 80,000 veterans living in our communities. For more information contact Bdepena@unitedwayli.org
Services Include:
- Housing Support
- Education
- Health
- Employment Services
- Mental Health Counseling
- Workforce Training Programs
VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Veterans and military families in need of assistance can access veteran support services and resources through 211 Long Island - a free, non-emergency information service that connects Long Island residents to health and human resources, in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, they may need on a daily basis or during a disaster.VETSBUILD
VetsBuild, a signature program of United Way of Long Island's Mission United, is dedicated to the support of veterans and their families in our community. Many veterans on Long Island struggle to find a career path that will lead to financial independence. VetsBuild represents United Way of Long Island's commitment to addressing this problem by providing job training in the green energy construction field for our local heroes. View program details.
MEMORIAL FUNDS
Frank L. Regnante Memorial Fund
Provides financial assistance to veterans through Mission United, supporting U.S. military veterans and their families across Long Island.
Sal Lafonte Memorial Fund
Provides financial assistance to veterans who wish to participate in a vocational training programs.
TEAM MISSION UNITED
By supporting Team Mission United, you’re helping to provide services and resources in career training, employment assistance and emergency financial aid to veterans and their families. The need for these services is particularly significant on Long Island as there are more than 80,000 veterans living in our communities.
Thank You to Our Premier Veteran Supporter
SIGNATURE SUPPORTERS:
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union • The Bob Woodruff Foundation • Knapp Swezey Foundation • The Lawrence Foundation
MISSION UNITED SPONSORS:
BAE Systems • Bank of America Charitable Foundation • Flushing Bank • GEICO• National Grid • NYSERDA
MSC• Patchogue Community Service Foundation • PSEG Foundation • Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
MISSION UNITED PARTNERS:
