MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIESMCAGCC / MAGTFTC 2016 Active Duty Raymond Caldwell Village Center, Bldg Our History Initial funding - proceeds from the 1903 Army-Navy Football Game held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia Navys share of the purse was $9,000 President Theodore Roosevelt and SECNAV William H. Moody authorized the formation of the Navy Relief Society Incorporated in Washington, D.C. on January 23, 1904 Relief to widows and orphans Grace Higginson was first President Legacy of volunteer service MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Active Duty, Retired, Reserves (on active duty), and eligible family members Eligible family of USN/USMC personnel who died on active duty Indigent widows and mothers of deceased USN/USMC personnel MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIESServing Our Navy & Marine Families Since 1904 NMCRS Board of Directors (As of December 2015 Board Meeting) MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIESChairman Gen Robert Neller, Commandant of the USMC Members ADM John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations ADM Steve Abbot, USN (Ret.) LtGen Mark Brilakis, USMC Mrs. Joann Buck VADM James Crawford, JAGC, USN RADM Bruce Engelhardt, USN (Ret) VADM Forrest Faison, MC, USN Mrs. B.A. Flanagan Mrs. Andrea Green SgtMaj of the USMC Ronald Green RADM Margaret Kibben, CHC, USN RADM Kathleen Martin, NC, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Megan Moffit VADM William Moran, USN Mrs. DArcy Neller Mrs. Mary Regner Mrs. Dana Richardson VADM Dixon Smith, USN MCPON Michael Stevens Mrs. Teresa Stevens SECRETARY OF THE NAVYS 2016 ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVE BY OUR OWN FOR OUR OWN MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIESMCAGCC/MAGTFTC ADFD 7 March to 1 April 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive Purpose of the annual Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society To provide Sailors and Marines knowledge about the Societys programs and services available to them To obtain funds essential to the continuation of the Societys assistance to Marines, Sailors and their families MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Vision of NMCRS We are a private, non-profit, volunteer service organization. As a Center of Excellence, we are committed to ensuring that all available resources are used to assist personnel of the Naval Service active, retired, and their eligible family members to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs. MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Objective of NMCRS To lend a helping hand in times of emergency so clients can regain control of their own affairs! Each request is evaluated on a case by case basis! No two cases are exactly alike! Empower service members to be financially self-sufficient! MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES A Global Operation MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Offices Worldwide CONUS OCONUS Shipboard A Readiness Partner MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Financial problems affect mission readiness NMCRS is that Safety Net you can depend on at home so you can focus on your mission Assistance to family when deployed with permission Long term solutions not quick fixes Safe/Confidential environment NMCRS Financial Assistance MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES 0% Interest Loans Repayment by allotment or EFT Grants Combination Loan/Grant Financial Education Develop spending plans A Wide Range of Assistance Visiting Nurses CCA, Babies, Retirees, Widows MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Financial Services Budget Counseling Budget for Baby Workshops Educational Loans and Scholarships Casework Appointment (Best Option) MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Needs based Assistance Must have Current LES Must have ID Card Verification of need One on one evaluation Active Duty and Family High dollar assistance Exceptions to policy available When need is established 1 hour appointments Quick Assist Loan MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Eligibility based Must have Current LES Must have ID Card Limited in Scope Active Duty Personnel Only Normally 15 minutes or less Repayment by allotment Not more than 2 in a 12 month period 57,673 Sailors, Marines and Families, more than 80,000 cases received more than $47.6M in Financial Assistance! Your donations supported: How Your Dollars Were Used in 2015 MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES 1,791 Marines, Sailors and Families / 2,299 cases / $1.1M in Assistance! MAGTFTC / MCAGCC in 2014 MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES 2015 MAGTFTC / MCAGCC Statistics MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES Local Contributions $146,645 Local Assistance $1,090,642 Interest Free Loans $46,632 Grants This Years Goal MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES* 100% Contact! * Increase Participation! * Meet or exceed previous year in donations! You can help us help you! Participate and contribute NMCRS will go away in 4 yrs Cost of Monster drink or fast food meal deal Your donated dollars are returned to you or your fellow service member in assistance Make us your 1 st resource not your last MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES 2016 Active Duty Fund Drive Recap Non-profit organization Staffed primarily by volunteers Believe in personal responsibility Assist with emergent needs Your financial safety net Active Duty Fund Drive is essential to continued assistance MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIESQuestions? Raymond Caldwell, Village Center, Bldg 1551