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MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Our History Initial funding - proceeds from the 1903 Army-Navy Football Game held at Franklin Field, Philadelphia Navy’s 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 www.nmcrs.org
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How Military Aid Societies Rate MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org Charity NavigatorGuide StarCharity Watch* NMCRS 3 rd consecutive year A (B-) AER A+ (F) AFAS A (F) CGMA Not rated by Charity Watch *Charity Watch reduces the grade of any charity that has available assets equal to 3-5 years of operating expenses. Charities with "years of available assets" of more than 5 years receive an "F" grade regardless of other measurements. These reductions in grades are based solely on the charities' asset reserves as compared to budget.
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org NMCRS Society Wide – 2015 Financial Assistance Provided
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MCAS Cherry Point Financial Assistance Provided MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org 2015 Financial Assistance $669,390 interest-free loans and grants 1,421 cases involved Non-Financial Assistance 172 Layette given in Budget For Baby classes 259 budget counseling and referral cases 382 home visits by Visiting Nurse
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ADFD Results MCAS Cherry Point MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org
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SECRETARY OF THE NAVY’S 2016 ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVE BY OUR OWN – FOR OUR OWN MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org
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SECNAV’s 2016 ADFD - Commander’s Action Plan for Success MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org Appoint ADFD Chair/Coordinator Attend kickoff event Make public statement of support (website, social media, All Hands) Provide opportunity for client testimonials Display fundraising progress (thermometer) Require weekly reports during fund drive Recognize strong performers Encourage non-performers Attend awards ceremony Appoint 2017 ADFD Chair Conduct 2016 ADFD lessons learned When traveling, visit the NMCRS offices supporting your Sailors and Marines
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Thank You MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org
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