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Navy Marine Corps Relief Society kicked off its annual active duty fundraising efforts this month aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.
Gunnery Sergeant Justin Kratzer, radio maintenance chief and the NMCRS representative for the base, hosted an event on base, April 9, to present information about the organization to Marines in an effort to raise awareness and interest in participation. There are several ways to get involved, such as donating money or time for the cause.
“The easiest way people can get involved is by volunteering at the thrift store,” Kratzer said. “Since volunteers are constantly coming and going due to Permanent Change of Station orders and life experiences, more volunteers are always welcome.”
People can also donate items to the thrift store, such as unused or gently used furniture, clothing, home décor, movies and more. The donations can even benefit those doing the donating. All items donated are then sorted, tagged and sold by the volunteers and the money goes to NMCRS in order to help military personnel and their families.
“Speak to a volunteer inside the store and they will provide those donating with a slip that can be filled out and later used as a tax deduction,” Kratzer explained.
Monetary donations are always welcome, as well. The Active Duty Fundraising Drive allows for four options to donate money:
• Automatic allotment (Active Duty Marines and Sailors only)
• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card
“The purpose of NMCRS is to provide emergency and relief services to active duty and retired Marines and Sailors in a time of crisis or other need,” Kratzer said. “Founded in 1904, the NMCRS is a private, non-profit charitable organization whose purpose is to assist Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families in time of need. The Society's principal activity is the disbursement of emergency interest-free loans and grants.”
In addition, they offer the following types of services and more:
• Visiting nurse services
• Infant layettes
• Food lockers
• Financial assistance
• Financial counseling
• Quick assistance loans (not inclusive to Barstow)
• Education assistance, scholarships and loans
• Health education
• Post-combat support
• Budget for baby
• Emergency travel
• Disaster relief
• Thrift store
“Since I have been here, I have helped four clients using NMCRS,” Kratzer explained. “Throughout all of the ADFD Events I have conducted, over $7,500 has been raised, while providing $8,439 in assistance. Each installation is provided a 30-day window for the ADFD annually. MCLB Barstow started our event on April 9 and it will conclude on May 4.”
If you would like to donate, or volunteer your time, contact Gunnery Sgt. Kratzer at (760) 577-6194, or via email at Justin.kratzer@usmc.mil.
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| Date Taken: | 04.26.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 04.30.2018 17:17 |
| Story ID: | 275130 |
| Location: | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
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