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OUR MISSION
As a confident and proud organization, Veterans and Patriots United exemplifies a noble and meaningful purpose. Our work delivers invaluable support to those brave and selfless Veterans and First Responders who have served our country with unflinching courage, honor, and distinction. With a steadfast commitment to serving our heroes, VPU offers a wide range of services specifically tailored to each individual’ s needs. From short-term housing to professional counseling and the creation of a success-focused life plan, VPU’ s services help instill in our heroes a renewed sense of purpose and direction in their lives. Our organization is faith-based, drawing inspiration from the powerful teachings of Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20, which focus on service, community and connectivity. At VPU, we take pride in our remarkable mission and our unwavering dedication to those who have given so much to keep our nation safe and strong.
OUR STORY
Veterans & Patriots United is a group of homeless veterans who came together in July 2021 after experiencing failed programs and abusive non-profits while trying to recover from PTSD. They pooled their VA disability benefits to secure a communal sober living property where they imposed upon themselves sobriety and service to the community for healing. They drew inspiration from a quote about superiority that emphasized imposing duties on oneself instead of arguing about one’ s rights. As they attracted more veterans and family members suffering from PTSD, the group invited trusted organizations and community members to offer help. Volunteers from the community responded immediately with jobs, counseling, service projects and other forms of assistance. The organization’ s name reflects the patriotic nature of its union of civic-minded veterans and patriots who share a love of God and Country.
Every Friday morning is a special day for the members of the Veterans & Patriots United, a group of selfless individuals dedicated to honoring the valor, courage and sacrifices of our beloved veterans. In particular, the converge at the H. E. A. R. T. S. Veterans Museum in Huntsville, TX to pay their respects and give thanks to our brave warriors by reading aloud one of the most prestigious award citations in the country – the Medal of Honor citation. But that’ s not all – they also take the time to pray for the family of the honored veteran, showing their deep empathy and solidarity for those who have lost their loved ones in service to the country. After the solemn ceremony, they do not simply walk away. These noble men dedicate themselves to the task of keeping the historical memory of the Vietnam War alive by meticulously cleaning every inch of the Vietnam Wall display, located just outside the museum, one panel at a time. Their unwavering commitment to the legacy of
24 | HUNTSVILLE LIVING | APRIL 2025