2026 MASS DEPLOYMENT
ABOUT MASS DEPLOYMENT
After nearly a decade of successful Mass Deployment events in cities including Detroit, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Houston, and Chicago, Mass Deployment will continue through Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) for its 10th year. Veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilian volunteers will converge on Philadelphia in June 2026 to execute high-impact projects throughout the city—bringing community members together to serve and create impact. This multi-day service event will mobilize more than 300 volunteers in honor of America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Volunteer for 2026 Mass Deployment
2026 MASS DEPLOYMENT DETAILS
Mass Deployment will take place June 7-11 in Philadelphia, PA, with service projects on June 8, 9 and 10.
Volunteers local to the Philadelphia area may apply for selection or register to participate in individual project days as part of Mass Deployment. Registration for individual service days will be limited.
WHY PHILADELPHIA?
TMF’s namesake, 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, called Philadelphia home for much of his life, and it’s where the movement he created with five simple words was born: “If Not Me, Then Who...”
With service projects based in Old City, Mass Deployment will play a role in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in its historic birthplace. Over the course of three days, volunteers will work to beautify and revitalize parks and community spaces in the City of Brotherly Love.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING 2026 MASS DEPLOYMENT?
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please contact Faith Branch, Senior Director, Development, at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What are the dates and location?
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Dates: Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Volunteers who are local to Philadelphia have the option to register for individual project days. These volunteers will not receive lodging.
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Do I need prior experience to participate in Mass Deployment?
Participation in Mass Deployment is open to volunteers of all skill levels, from first-time participants to seasoned volunteers.
At this time, volunteers traveling from outside the Philadelphia area have already been selected through an application process that prioritized experienced leaders. This includes TMF Chapter and Service Platoon leaders, as well as Operation Legacy Service Project leaders, who were thoughtfully chosen to help guide and support projects on the ground throughout Mass Deployment.
Remaining volunteer opportunities are intended for volunteers in the Philadelphia area who choose to participate for single days of service or those who will be covering their own travel and accommodation needs independently.
For additional questions, please reach out to [email protected].
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What's included?
Volunteer leaders who were accepted through the application process and have already been notified as such will be provided accommodations, breakfast and dinner on all service days, and transportation from the airport to hotel as well as from the hotel to service projects and any associated activities.
Volunteers participating in single-day service opportunities will be provided lunch on their days of service.
All volunteers will have access to hydration stations and snacks throughout their service time.
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What's excluded?
With the exception of a limited number of travel grants awarded, volunteer leaders accepted through the application process are responsible for their own travel to and from Philadelphia, including parking. Please note that parking in this area is extremely limited; carpooling or the use of public transportation is strongly recommended.
Beyond what is listed above, meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are not included in the Mass Deployment experience.
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How strenuous will the service projects be?
Philadelphia in June can be hot! We will have hydration stations and shaded areas available to keep participants cool. Expect long days as we work hard to support our community partners, though we’ll make sure the hard work is rewarding and enjoyable! Project tasks vary, and we will make reasonable accommodations so that volunteers with limited mobility or other limitations can participate fully.
For additional questions, please reach out to [email protected].
