RALEIGH, N.C. -- The man once given the highest civilian honor by the President for his work with veterans, active duty military members and their families, continues his work right here in our local communities. From sending much needed care packages to active duty troops overseas, to helping build ramps for aging or disabled veterans at their homes, Military Missions in Action is expanding its work.   

• In addition to the care packages the non-profit ships to service members overseas, they also build ramps and make other modifications to homes for veterans with disabilities
• On Tuesday, February 5, MMIA will take part in a veterans stand down event in Jacksonville
• A large portion of the non-profit’s yearly budget comes from one single day, March 27

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with the founder and executive director of Military Missions in Action, Mike Dorman, for a look at how he’s trying to help even more of those who’ve served.

In addition to the care packages the non-profit ships to service members overseas, make other modifications to homes for veterans with disabilities, build entire homes for those in need, provide gently used furniture for families moving into a new home, offer needed goods at veteran stand down events, participate in ‘Fill the Footlocker,’ and even host prom style dances for children of service members with special needs.  

On Tuesday, February 5, MMIA will take part in a veterans stand down event in Jacksonville, handing out hygiene items, toiletries, and even socks. They will then continue that work in other cities across eastern North Carolina over the next few weeks, and the rest of the state over the coming months.  

MMIA’s work can’t continue without the help of volunteers and donations from the community and area businesses. A large portion of the non-profit’s yearly budget comes from one single day, March 27. This year, Jersey Mike’s in Roxboro, Hillsborough, Apex, Garner, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Raleigh, Durham, Morrisville, Knightdale and Holly Springs will donate 100 percent of their proceeds from that single day to MMIA.

To learn how you can get involved, volunteer your time or services, or make a donation, visit their website.