Heroic deeds from veterans commonly describe glorified situations
where a soldier is rescued from a fatal incident or sacrifices his life for
another on the battlefield. On the other hand, Veterans that return home after
completing their service for their country are received bittersweetly. That is
they are embraced warmly by family and friends but regarded gravely in some
instances because of their previous experiences. Fortunately, there is a Nonprofit organization called “The
Mission Continues” that has started channeling the veterans motivation to help
others through service.
“Just as service members take an oath to adhere to the core values of
their branch of service, so do Mission Continues Fellows take an oath of
continued service in their community?” This is how the nonprofit describes
their volunteers in action. Time magazine published an article that highlighted
the way in which this nonprofit saves the lives of war veterans while providing
them an avenue to continue to pay forward their good fortune. Through community service, veterans
continue to serve their country.
Research shows that community service provides health and
psychological benefits that includes reduced depression and a greater sense of
purpose, according to Dr. Nancy Morrow-Howell of Washington University. The
Mission Continues has been recognized for doing just that with awards such as
its 2012 Torch award and 2011 Innovation award.
Get
involved with the Mission Continues today. Check out their website at www.missioncontinues.org
To read the article in Time Magazine that featured this nonprofit
visit the following link: http://nation.time.com/2013/06/20/can-service-save-us/
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