Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Great Lakes
Cause Area
- Community
- Disaster Relief
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
- Veterans & Military Families
Location
525 A Farragut Ave Bldg 26Great Lakes, IL 60088 United StatesWebsite:
https://www.nmcrs.org/
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs. As a non-profit, volunteer service organization, we use both financial and non-financial resources to identify solutions to meet emerging needs. We help clients improve personal financial skills and encourage individual financial responsibility.
Description
NMCRS Offices are located on major Navy and Marine Corps installations worldwide and onboard ships. Our offices are staffed by a diverse team of caring and compassionate individuals. NMCRS is here to help active duty and retired Sailors, Marines, and their families get through difficult times. Our services are free and confidential,and our compassionate staff understands the unique challenges of military life.
For over 100 years, volunteers have been the backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Volunteers make up more than 90 percent of our workforce, and through volunteering, directly assist Sailors, Marines and their families.
In 2022 NMCRS Provided:
- $45.9 Million in Financial Assistance.
- 24,340 Quick Assist Loans.
- Assisted over 22,300 clients with basic living expenses.
- Nurses aided 14,300 clients.
- Hosted over 4,000 participants at Budget for Baby Workshops.
- Provided 1,400 Service Members with Emergency Travel Assistance.
- Awarded 307 students with Education Assistance.
- And saved 113,000 shoppers money through our Thrift Shops.