Help us build what comes before CRISIS
Stronger connection. Earlier awareness. Better support.
Mission Ursa is a public-facing initiative and DBA of Ursa for Veterans, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veteran wellbeing through proactive support initiatives, peer engagement, research, and accessible technology.
Mission URSA is a public-facing initiative
of Ursa for Veterans, a registered 501(c)(3).
All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Support Should Begin Before Crisis
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Mission URSA and Racing for Heroes (1)
Wed, Jun 24
|Mobile Convention Center
Learn More at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-southern-conference-mobile
Time & Location
Jun 24, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT – Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
Mobile Convention Center, 1 S Water St, Mobile, AL 36602, USA
About the event
The Department of Alabama VFW welcomes approximately 1,000 veterans from 14 Southern states to the Mobile Convention Center, October 22-25, 2026. This marks Alabama's first time hosting the VFW Southern Conference since 2011. Representing 244,750 members across 1,407 posts, attendees include veterans, Auxiliaries, and community leaders who continue serving long after uniform. Mission URSA and Racing for Heroes return to bring veteran mental health and resilience programming to the conference floor. The Vendor and Sponsor Hall connects veterans directly with services and support organizations. Alabama's 10,000 VFW members contributed nearly 1,775,000 community service hours in 2025 alone. This gathering honors service, sacrifice, and Southern fellowship.
