Why we're building this
We owe them more than we can repay.
Military service impacts the whole family, not just the veteran, and the hardest part often begins after the uniform comes off. The Sanctuary is being built to help them come home to more than a house.
The need
Healing doesn't end when service does. No one should have to heal alone.
About 7 in 100 veterans live with PTSD, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Roughly 16,000 veterans live across our four counties: the neighbor, the coach, the person in the next pew. There's no place near here built to help them and their families heal together.
7 in 100
U.S. veterans will experience PTSD during their lifetime.
Source · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Our mission
To provide a sanctuary to strengthen and renew a sense of purpose for those with military service.
Our vision
A community that fully embraces and values those with military service.
Not just the veteran
Service is carried by the whole family. So is coming home.
Military veterans often have compelling and unique needs, which is why Mission First, Inc is planning a restorative, nature-rich sanctuary with supporting programs dedicated to military veterans and their families.
We are committed to providing a multi-disciplinary approach to support and enable veterans in developing healthy and productive lifestyles as they continue to transition to civilian life.
We owe these men and women more than we can repay for their military service, and we fully intend to do all we can to assist them in their transition and to support them in creating and living fulfilling lives.
In their words
Hear why this matters, from the people building it.
Veteran assistance comes from three places.
The Individual
The VA
The Community
Like a three-legged stool, each place is critical to providing a stable foundation for veterans to find the support they need to build a productive life, and thereby strengthen the community in which they live.
Community is more than an address; it is a place where things happen; it is a place where we grow; it is a sense of belonging; it is a place where you are known. This is The Sanctuary on the Hill.
Why we're building it
Four beliefs the Sanctuary is built on.
Why we're building The Sanctuary on the Hill
Because healing doesn't end when military service does. Opening April 2027, this 90+ acre sanctuary will offer veterans and their families a place to reconnect and heal together.
Healing looks different for everyone
For some, healing starts with a conversation. For others, it's time spent outdoors, surrounded by people who understand. A peaceful environment can make all the difference.
Families heal together
Military service impacts the entire family, not just the veteran. The Sanctuary on the Hill will provide opportunities for families to reconnect, make memories, and strengthen the bonds that matter most.
No one should have to heal alone
A strong support system can make all the difference. That's why The Sanctuary on the Hill is being built to foster connection, community, and hope for veterans and their families.
This is who it's for.
See the place being built to help them heal, or help us finish it.