The volunteers were part of The Mission Continues, a nationwide non-profit empowering former members of the military to perform service projects in their communities.
Focus Area: Veterans Initiatives
We invest in those who have served our country and the families who support them.
Female Veterans Refurbish D.C. Facility for Homeless Women
Jamicka Edwards held back tears when she arrived Thursday to do a community service project at Calvary Women’s Services, a transitional housing provider for homeless women.
The 41-year-old Indiana native was once homeless herself.
Female veterans refurbish D.C. facility for homeless women
Veterans Initiatives
Investing in Those Who Have Served Our Country
The Clark family has long supported veterans’ services, and the Foundation proudly carries on its dedication to those who have served in our military. We target our support to help post-9/11 veterans navigate the transition from military to civilian life, investing in their health, education and future. We embrace their families as well, partnering with strong organizations that serve their spouses and their children.
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation aims to help these organizations scale their capacity to meet the growing needs of veterans and secure sustainable funding to foster self-reliance.
We currently focus our veterans’ investments in the following areas:
Education
We fund programs designed to provide academic support and services that help student veterans succeed.
Community & Sense of Purpose
We invest to get veterans back into their communities and back on their feet, working and volunteering alongside others toward a shared goal.
Employment
We foster the creation of desirable, fulfilling career pathways for veterans.
Health & Wellness
We support organizations that holistically address veterans’ mental and physical health through evidence-based treatments.
Family Support
We pursue partnerships that create community among veteran families and serve the children of veterans and fallen patriots.
Portfolio Results
172,000+
education, employment and family support services delivered to veterans
Our investments support programs that help veterans and their family members achieve their goals and be assets to their communities.
2,400
years of college funded
Our investments have supported 778 Gold Star children across the country in earning college degrees.
105,000+
veterans and family members advanced their education and careers
Our investments fund rigorous pre-college boot camps, individualized career coaching sessions, and job search assistance programs.
1,276
families received housing support
Our investments support transitional housing for veterans and their families as they reintegrate into the civilian community.
8,800+
jobs secured
Our investments help veterans and family members navigate the civilian work landscape and find meaningful employment.
Featured Grantee
Hire Heroes USA
After serving for 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as a chaplain and program manager, Esmeralda Aharon had mentored dozens of senior-level airmen. When it came to her transition to a civilian career, however, she wasn’t sure where to start.
Children of Fallen Patriots
Cassidy La Bouff is the daughter of U.S. Army Major Douglas A. La Bouff. “My dad had the biggest heart. He was caring, compassionate, and genuine,” she explained. Maj. La Bouff lost his life in 2006 while serving overseas. “My dad’s service means everything to me. He was the type of man where if he […]
Additional Grantees
Lifting Fallen Families, Profile of COFP Co-Founder and CEO David Kim
Together, the Kims and Roth each invested $10,000 of their own money in 2002 to create the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and educational counseling to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. What started with the couple grew to five staffers working out of the couple’s home. Today, the organization occupies an office space in Dulles, Va., with 17 staff members—seven of whom earned their degrees with the help of the 501(c)(3)’s funds.
A Move To Create More Mentors Among Female Veterans
Dozens of women who work in special operations recently met in Southern California to find ways to encourage female troops to stay in the military or help them transition to rewarding civilian jobs.
Boulder Crest Retreat
The CEI and Foundation teams participated in a service day on November 11th. The group received a tour of the facilities and helped clean the main lodge, rake leaves on the grounds, and clean cobwebs and dust from the horse barn. We also ate delicious bbq– many thanks to Mike and Jennifer for coordinating this opportunity to learn more about Boulder Crest
Cohort 2 of the Service Leadership Corps launched in Dallas
Cohort 2 of the Service Leadership Corps launched in Dallas last week. To date, 78 people have enrolled in the program
Veterans With The Mission Continues Unite In Service To Honor 9/11/01
Throughout the month of September over 500 veteran volunteers will lead service efforts across the country in remembrance of the September 11th terror attacks. The veterans are volunteers with The Mission Continues, a nonprofit organization that empowers veterans to continue their service and empowers communities with veteran talent, skills and preparedness to generate visible impact.
Warrior-Scholar Project ‘boot camp’ at UCI puts military members on the front line of education
Fourteen veterans and active military service members from around the country are going back to basic training this week in sunny Irvine, miles from their bases and homes.