About United We Serve
A safe haven for military service members, veterans and their families
UWS provides a safe haven for our Military Service Members, Veterans and Family Members during times of difficulty and crisis.
Run by a military family
Helping military families for over 17 years
United We Serve has been helping military families for over 17 years. The non-profit organization is run by a military family who understands what military service members have been through.
We are committed to uplifting service members, veterans, and their families by providing tailored retreats, counseling, and crisis care. Our mission is to foster healing, resilience, and connection through dedicated programs and the welcoming environment of Shepherd’s Pasture in East Texas.
A military family serving military familiesFaith-based · Registered 501(c)(3)
What drives us
United We Serve’s Mission, Values and Purpose
United We Serve has served hundreds of military service members and their families through Veteran and Military Retreats at Shepherd’s Pasture, the UWS Retreat Center. Each retreat, tailored to the specific need of the participants, offers hope, tools and relationships to combat the struggles of Military Life.
Mission
To share and multiply the unconditional love of Christ to our Military Community and our world.
Vision
To empower healing and purpose of body, mind and spirit within our Military Community and our world.
Purpose
To empower our service members, veterans and family members and our world to heal, thrive, help one another and our communities.
Veteran suicide prevention
Winning the War on Military Suicides… with Hope
Our Military service members provide the ultimate service to our country. But their return home is often the toughest part of what they do.
Many service members and veterans have returned to find that they feel alone.
Returning men and women can feel as though they are the only ones having the feelings of anger and depression after returning home.
Few people understand or share the experiences they have had.
There are others, just like you, who are struggling with the same pain and confusion. There are others who know the experiences, understand the difficulties, and seek to come together for loving support and a chance of moving forward.
Retreats for the whole family
Programs for PTSD, TBI and reintegration
Our Veteran and Military retreats work with service members and veterans, as well as their families. They bring hope, love and support by facilitating relationships for entire families that have felt the harsh realities of Military life.
Rest and relaxation
Service members and veterans have an opportunity to enjoy relaxation and a break from the confusing world they have left behind, and the one they have now come home to.
Focused programs
We have programs focused on post-traumatic stress disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other service-related reintegration issues. These programs are designed to target the recuperation of the entire family.
Shared experience
United We Serve is helping service members and veterans connect to what they often need most – someone else who shares their experiences and understands.
Join the mission
Help a military family find hope.
Every gift, partnership and hour of service helps a military family find rest, healing and hope at Shepherd’s Pasture.