{"id":2116,"date":"2016-03-03T13:28:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T13:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hfuw.org\/?page_id=2116"},"modified":"2016-03-03T13:35:57","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T13:35:57","slug":"for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"For Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of assistance, Heart of Florida United Way&#8217;s Mission United program may be able to help.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2117\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hfuw.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Veterans get support in education, employment and legal assistance\" width=\"370\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-264x176.jpeg 264w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-300x200.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-260x173.jpeg 260w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-160x107.jpeg 160w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-360x240.jpeg 360w, http:\/\/coxmedia.thestagingurl.com\/heartoffloridaunitedway\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/104\/2016\/03\/AdobeStock_98246844-552x368.jpeg 552w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What is Mission United?<\/h2>\n<p>We recognize that there are many services out there, but the system can be complex and overwhelming. Mission United is a unique program, bringing together partners and resources to simplify the path for veterans as they acclimate to civilian life. It&#8217;s a one-stop location that connects\u00a0veterans and their families with resources specific to their needs in the areas of education, employment and legal assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>Education<\/h2>\n<p>We offer services like enrollment assistance, college life support services and assistance in making career and education decisions that match your skills and interests. From navigating GI Bill Education Benefits to finding an institution that is a good fit for you, Mission United offers comprehensive support.<\/p>\n<h2>Employment<\/h2>\n<p>Veterans learn skills that set them apart from other job candidates. We help veterans translate their experiences to obtain a self-sustaining career. We help them\u00a0with resume writing, interview skills and targeted networking. We link them\u00a0to potential job opportunities and work with local employers to help them understand the benefits of hiring veterans.<\/p>\n<h2>Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n<p>We partner with local law firms and Legal Aid offices to offer pro-bono serves to veterans in need of help. From family law to issues around VA benefits, we give veterans the legal assistance they need to get back on track to sustainable employment.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Get Help?<\/h2>\n<p>If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, you can contact Mission United in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dial 2-1-1 and identify yourself as a veteran to be connected to support resources near you<\/li>\n<li>Text your zipcode to 898-211 and you will be connected to a trained specialist<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/server4.clickandchat.com\/chat\/chatstart.aspx?domain=www.hfuw.org&amp;AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1&amp;SID=0\">Click here<\/a><\/span> to chat with a 2-1-1 specialist online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of assistance, Heart of Florida United Way&#8217;s Mission United program may be able to help.\u00a0 What is Mission United? We recognize that there are many services out there, but the system can be complex and overwhelming. Mission United is a unique program, bringing together partners and resources to simplify the path for veterans as they acclimate to civilian life. 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