Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

2007 At a Glance 

Our Vision

Founded in 1904, the NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY is a private, non-profit, charitable organization.  We exist solely to support the active and retired communities of the Naval Service.  Located at approximately 250 offices ashore and afloat throughout the world, the Society’s work is accomplished mainly by its 3,400 dedicated, trained, and caring Volunteers who are supported by a small cadre of paid employees.

 

The Society’s mission is to provide – in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps – financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, their eligible family members and survivors, when in need; and to manage funds to administer these programs.

Financial Assistance of $43.6 Million Involving 45,690 Cases

Emergency Aid ($39.1 million)                                         Education Program ($4.5 million)

Food and shelter; vehicle repairs;                                     Helping Navy and Marine Corps service

household set up; medical and dental;                                          members and their families pursue their

funeral; emergency transportation;                                               academic goals

miscellaneous

 

·         41,502 financial assistance cases                              ·   4,188 assists        

·         $32.1M NMCRS interest-free loans                          ·   $.6M interest-free loans

·         $7M NMCRS grants                                                     ·   $3.9M scholarships & grants

·         Includes $1.5M in Combat Casualty Assistance

to 1,035 clients

·         Includes $1.8M in Quick Assist Loans at 8 test sites

·         Includes $.6M in Assistance to 100 Widows

·         Includes $1.1M Assistance to other Military Services

·         Average amount per assist: $942                            

Other Forms of Assistance

·         Layettes – “Junior Seabags” furnished to 6,400 new family members

·         Visiting Nurses – Visiting Nurses made 38,279 patient contacts

·         Thrift Shops – 28  “boutiques” provided low-cost clothing and household items

·         Casework Services –9,523 individual counseling and referral cases

 

Source of Funds

·         Contributions – Active Duty and Retiree solicitation, bequests and memorials

·         Among the Largest Single Contributions – Navy-Marine Corps Ball in Washington, DC

·         Largest Source of Funds – Client repayment of interest-free loans

·         Other Sources – Spontaneous  donations from estates, individuals, organizations and corporations; investments; and receipts from Thrift Shops

 

Since 1904…Helping more than 4 million Sailors, Marines and their Families

With more than $1.1 billion in Interest-Free Loans & Grants!

Visit our web site: www.nmcrs.org