What happens to the women who have served in the Armed Forces? Are they really prepared for their return to civilian life, a life that is different than the one they just left as well as the one they left when they entered the service? Many find themselves jobless, homeless, and even penniless. Imagine having given the ultimate sacrifice to one’s country and not being able to financially support one’s family after returning to the States?
Since 1775, Marines have selflessly served America, and for nearly 50 years the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has honored this service by educating their children. The privately-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provides scholarships for post-high school education to deserving sons and daughters of Marines with particular attention given to children whose parent has been killed or wounded in action. Additionally, the Scholarship Foundation’s Heroes Tribute fund provides up to $30,000 over four years to every child of a Marine, or Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines, who have been killed in combat since September 11, 2001.
MMIA’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values are at the root of the organization:
• MISSION: Dedicated to assisting veterans, members of the armed forces and their families.
• VISION: To set the standard of support for our veterans, members of the armed forces and their families by engaging neighbors, business and organizations.
Military Veterans Resource Center helps veterans develop self-reliance and independence by providing access to the resources they need to successfully manage life transitions.
Results: Military Veterans Resource Center serves about 900-1,000 new veterans each year, in addition to 1,000-1,500 continuing clients. We place 250-300 veterans into employment each year and deliver over 2 tons of food to hungry veterans each month.
