Supporting Veterans
Those who serve in America’s Armed Forces keep our nation safe and free, and the app-based industry is committed to honoring their bravery and sacrifice.
Military Families
App-based work provides the military community with opportunities to earn income on their own terms—with the added flexibility to continue their education, support family needs, and thrive as they transition from service to civilian life.
Our member companies continue to give back, from connecting veterans to employment, health care, and housing opportunities to partnering with organizations that dedicate essential resources to veterans and their families.
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Why Veterans Choose
App-Based Work
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to have more than one
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WORKING FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Learn more about the commitments our member companies are making toward the men and women who defend our freedoms:
DoorDash has committed to taking the Veteran Hiring Pledge to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and according to DoorDash’s national Dasher survey, 15% of Dashers report being veterans and/or having veterans in their household. Read More.
Approximately five percent of Shipt Shoppers are veterans, and the company sponsors an internal employee group – comradeshipt – as a community for veterans, active duty, military families, and supporters to connect. Support for this group includes guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and donations, and Veterans Day is a company holiday. Read More.
Instacart is committed to supporting military personnel and their families and sees their role in bolstering this community as a cornerstone of their culture as they continue to “Grow the Pie” within their company. Read More.
At Lyft, 8.6% of Lyft drivers are veterans, and Lyft is teaming up with the federal government and community partners to support veterans, service members, and their families in a variety of ways. Through the company’s “Round Up & Donate” program, Lyft riders can donate to the United Service Organizations (USO), which supports service members and their families. Read More.
While Uber has been active in the US armed forces community going back to 2014, recently it undertook a more direct approach in assisting the underrepresented community through its Global Military, Veteran, and Partner (MVP) program. Read More.
“I drive for Lyft because it allows me to have more control of my time and still pursue my dreams of being a chef and business owner.”
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