Photo By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom | Christian M. Dowell tees off during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive...... read more read more
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marines and sailors throughout the United States and overseas have been the recipients of help from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and as a way to assist the organization, more than 20 golfers teed off to raise money for the society, April 14.
“Last year the relief society here on Cherry Point helped more than 1,900 people,” said David P. Morgan, the special events coordinator for Cherry Point’s Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. “A person can get help either through a no-interest loan or a grant.”
The golf tournament is the first of two events that Morgan and NMCRS will host this year to raise money for the organization.
“The money from the golf and bowling tournaments go to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society to help out the Marines, sailors and families (worldwide),” said Morgan. “The loans that are given out to families and service members are backed by the National Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The grant comes out of the installation’s Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s account. That is why we do the fund drives and accept donations.”
Some of the patrons who participated in the golf tournament said they are happy to give back to the organization that helped them.
“I have used this organization multiple times when I needed help,” said Derek R. Stewart, an ordnance technician with Marine Attack Squadron 223. “It’s good to give back to the organization to help out the next Marine or sailor who will need the help.”
Morgan said the money raised from the event is the only source for the grants that NMCRS gives to military patrons.
Last year, the air station’s NMCRS gave out more than $757,000 in loans and grants to help the patrons on Cherry Point.
“It’s a really good charity, and I have used it before as a young Marine,” said Eric E. Delfosse, a Harrier engine mechanic with VMA-223.
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2011 14:42 |
| Story ID: | 69125 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US |
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