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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society funding kicks off

5 Apr 2007 | Lance Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Helping Marines is as easy as opening your wallet and donating to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.

To encourage monetary contributions from units in and around Camp Pendleton, NMCRS kicked off their annual funding period March 26.

“Our goal this year is making sure every Marine knows about this program,” said Lt. Col. Samuel P. Pelham, fund coordinator of NMCRS and deputy of the Community Plans Liaison Office, Marine Corps Base. “This campaign is as much about educating as it is helping.”

The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that assists active duty and retired Marines, sailors and their families with interest-free loans and other forms of assistance during difficult financial times.

The program has been around since 1904, and because of the support it has received from more than $1 billion in donations, it has spread from one office with 14 volunteers to nearly 250 offices and 3,000 workers worldwide.

Last year, Camp Pendleton contributed more than $270,000 to benefit an estimated 1,693 clients worldwide who needed assistance.

“In this society, everyone has a chance to donate to the cause and know about the (NMCRS),” said retired Lt. Col. Michael G. Hire, Executive Director of NMCRS. “When it comes to serving those who serve our country, there is no better honor.”

Although the overall goal is to spread the word about the program, the personnel attached to NMCRS have a personal goal: to meet or exceed the total amount given in 2006.

“It is always a great feeling to receive as much support as we could possibly get,” said Sgt. Milo T. Rodriguez, assistant coordinator of NMCRS and a platoon sergeant with Separations Company, Head-quarters and Support Battalion, MCB. “We would feel a sense of accomplishment taking care of our fellow Marines.”

According to the society workers featured, the program is not just rewarding those in need, but also the people who contribute and bring something to the plate.

“I see junior Marines having problems, and it feels great to help them bring their head above the surface,” Rodriguez said.

The period for donations ends May 1, 2007, so time is limited to contribute to a program to help your fellow service member.

“It is not just the program that makes everything happen,” said Pelham, following with an example. “It is that lance corporal from 3/1 that throws down $60 without any questions.”

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society funding kicks off

5 Apr 2007 | Lance Cpl. Ryan Tomlinson Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Helping Marines is as easy as opening your wallet and donating to the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.

To encourage monetary contributions from units in and around Camp Pendleton, NMCRS kicked off their annual funding period March 26.

“Our goal this year is making sure every Marine knows about this program,” said Lt. Col. Samuel P. Pelham, fund coordinator of NMCRS and deputy of the Community Plans Liaison Office, Marine Corps Base. “This campaign is as much about educating as it is helping.”

The NMCRS is a non-profit organization that assists active duty and retired Marines, sailors and their families with interest-free loans and other forms of assistance during difficult financial times.

The program has been around since 1904, and because of the support it has received from more than $1 billion in donations, it has spread from one office with 14 volunteers to nearly 250 offices and 3,000 workers worldwide.

Last year, Camp Pendleton contributed more than $270,000 to benefit an estimated 1,693 clients worldwide who needed assistance.

“In this society, everyone has a chance to donate to the cause and know about the (NMCRS),” said retired Lt. Col. Michael G. Hire, Executive Director of NMCRS. “When it comes to serving those who serve our country, there is no better honor.”

Although the overall goal is to spread the word about the program, the personnel attached to NMCRS have a personal goal: to meet or exceed the total amount given in 2006.

“It is always a great feeling to receive as much support as we could possibly get,” said Sgt. Milo T. Rodriguez, assistant coordinator of NMCRS and a platoon sergeant with Separations Company, Head-quarters and Support Battalion, MCB. “We would feel a sense of accomplishment taking care of our fellow Marines.”

According to the society workers featured, the program is not just rewarding those in need, but also the people who contribute and bring something to the plate.

“I see junior Marines having problems, and it feels great to help them bring their head above the surface,” Rodriguez said.

The period for donations ends May 1, 2007, so time is limited to contribute to a program to help your fellow service member.

“It is not just the program that makes everything happen,” said Pelham, following with an example. “It is that lance corporal from 3/1 that throws down $60 without any questions.”