News From Our Partners: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society - Celebrating 120 Years of Service - Providing Over 5 Million Sailors and Marines with $2 Billion in Financial Assistance!

In their own words: Tonya Murphy, NMCRS volunteer and Armed Forces Insurance Navy Spouse of the Year
“NMCRS is a very inclusive resource.  When you walk through that door, you feel the sense of belonging.  You always have it there with you when a problem arises.  It’s a phenomenal resource and a great place to volunteer.”

To learn more about how the Society is providing relief, as well as read some stories about clients, volunteers and donors please visit LEGACY NEWSLETTERS
 
Receiving Assistance:

If you are facing a financial challenge, please do not hesitate to reach out to NMCRS. All of our programs and services are free and confidential. Our support does not affect your credit score. The most common requests for our no-interest loans and grant assistance are basic living expenses, such as rent and food. Each year, NMCRS provides millions of dollars in assistance for these daily needs to both active duty and retired Sailors and Marines. To learn more, please visit https://www.nmcrs.org
 
Supporting the health needs of Navy and Marine Corps families:

The mission of the NMCRS Visiting Nurse Program is to improve the quality of life for Navy and Marine Corps active duty, retirees, and family members by providing health education and resource referral to promote health maintenance and continuity of care.
 
The Visiting Nurses provide health education throughout the lifespan and can work with your health care team to let them know how you’re doing between visits to your doctor. While visiting nurses do not provide emergency or bedside care, they can help you understand your options for taking the best possible care of yourself.
 
NMCRS Visiting Nurses offer a variety of services including home visits, telehealth, health education classes, and support groups to help you to understand and achieve your health and wellness goals. To learn about a nurse in your area, please visit Visiting Nurse Program
 
 
We LOVE our Volunteers!

Volunteers are the backbone of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, making up over 90% of our staff! This is what makes it possible for our donated funds to assist Sailors, Marines, and their families. When service members seek our assistance, they often interact directly with one of our skilled volunteers.

Not sure if this is right for you? Our volunteers have unique backgrounds and experiences, and they have different reasons for serving. For many, volunteering can help build job-relevant skills and experience. Others find that they can use skills they already have to serve in a new area. Volunteer opportunities in the Society include leading a team, performing mission-related tasks, and providing support and assistance.

Our offices are located on Navy and Marine Corps bases across the country and around the world. Some opportunities allow you to volunteer from home so you don't need to be near a base. For most, you can volunteer as few as three hours a week.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Receive specialized training

• Get extensive support and resources

• Connect with other volunteers and build friendships

• Get assistance with child- and dependent-care and mileage expenses

• Help others and make a difference

• Build experience to add to your resume

• Feel appreciated and have fun

“When I was a junior officer, first in Guam and then in Italy, I saw the Society help my Sailors in so many ways, whether it was a loan to move into a new home in Guam, a Visiting Nurse answering a mother’s questions about her newborn infant in Italy or helping a Junior Sailor reach home when there was an emergency, the Society never failed to meet the challenge. I promised myself that “someday” I would give back to the Society. Well, “someday” is here. Volunteering with the Society allows me to continue to help my Navy family, provide that same lifeline to Sailors that the Society provided to my Sailors all those years ago AND I get to work with the most amazing people!”
Volunteer, NMCRS North Island

You can learn more about volunteering at NMCRS Volunteer
 
Did you know you can support NMCRS through the Navy Exchange (NEX) and Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) $5 coupon sales?
The power of $5 is exponential!

For over a decade, patrons of NEX and MCX have generously contributed more than $8 million to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. This spring alone, NEX and MCX patrons donated an impressive $664,435 by purchasing $5 benefit tickets.

Purchasing $5 benefit ticket grants patrons $5 off, plus a 5% discount on a one-time in-store purchase during the redemption period. This fall, patrons will have another opportunity to support NMCRS on the following dates:
•           Coupon Sale: 10/6/2024 – 10/29/2024
•           Redemption Dates: 10/30/2024 – 11/02/2024
 
Give with confidence! NMCRS has the highest attainable charity ratings.

NMCRS has a four-star rating with Charity Navigator. You can read more here

We also have a platinum rating from Candid (formerly Guidestar). You can learn more here

NMCRS can “be there” when a Sea Service member is in need, because of donors like you. Your generous giving allows us to give back in ways and experiences that are truly priceless. If you would like to set up an allotment, please contact NMCRS at giving@nmcrs.org to begin the process. If you would like to make a gift online to support your fellow shipmates and Marines, you can make a credit card donation at Donate Here

Checks can be mailed to:
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Attn: Development Department
875 N. Randolph St, Suite 275
Arlington, VA 22203
 
Looking for other ways to donate? Please visit Ways to Donate

Thank you!