We are P.R.O.U.D.
Please Remember Our Unwavering Devotion
The Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing financial and in-kind support to San Diego County’s Navy Marine Corps Relief Society programs & local active duty Sailors, Marines, Veterans, Retirees and their families in need.
The Deployments…
Military personnel will deploy for an average of 6-18 months even during peaceful times. They will often miss birthdays, anniversaries and holidays to serve our country.
The Families…
There has been an increase of dual-military relationships, roughly accounting for 85,000 dual-military couples currently serving in the U.S. This means double the deployments and double the moves.
The Distance…
Military families relocate 10 times more often than civilian families, averaging out to one move every 2-3 years. These moves are often demanding on emotional and financial levels for the entire family.
Thank you for providing financial support in 2025 to the Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation. We are extremely grateful as we have had an incredible year in fundraising and supporting our Military community in San Diego. As an all-Volunteer run nonprofit, our Foundation takes great strides to provide direct assistance from the funds we raised to those in need within 24 hours of notification. We would like to shout out a special thank you to the MCAA (Marine Corps Aviation Association) for their continued support over the past 5 years and to Anne Zangas for her donation support in honor of her husband, Col. Chuck Zangas.
As we celebrate our 10 years of service, the PROUD Foundation has helped over 10,500 military members and families by providing financial aid for emergencies such as car repairs, housing rent, and utility payments. Also, we have given out over 4,500 ($50 each) food & gas gift cards to San Diego area Navy-Marine Corps Relief Societies to distribute to military members in need and $16,000 to local veteran service organizations to assist in their programs for San Diego military members.
We published our 2025 Impact Report and invite you to view it for more details about our work over the last 10 years. You can find it under our “NEWS” section.
The Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation looks forward to working together with you again this year to help keep our promise to support those who defend our country and our freedom.
Sincerely,
Cathe Robling
Some of our success stories
“Within a matter of hours our sailor received financial assistance.”
The Miramar office recently reached out to PROUD regarding a sailor who was in a bind. Within a matter of hours, our sailor received the financial assistance she needed. PROUD is committed to helping our service members.
Arlette Mendoza Director, Miramar NMCRS
“What a true relief you provide.”
With the rising costs of food and gas the gift cards from P.R.O.U.D. have truly been a blessing to Marines and Sailors who are struggling financially under our current US inflation rates. What a true relief you provide and for that we are grateful!
Donna Miranda, Director, NMCRS Camp Pendleton North
“I didn’t think twice about calling PROUD Foundation for help.”
I am grateful to PROUD Foundation! When we realized NMCRS assistance for my client would be limited due to their type of reserve orders I didn’t think twice and immediately called PROUD who partnered with us to fully meet their needs.
Traci Schuck, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society – Naval Base North Island
“I’m so grateful they were able to help.”
We truly appreciate the gift cards and the assistance that PROUD has provided to service members. I’m so grateful they were able to help in the 29 Palms case. PROUD was the first organization I thought of when the Director called me looking for any help I could provide.
William Beath, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society – Camp Pendleton
“The need continues unabated.”
Thank you for PROUD’s support. I can tell you that all the gift cards that the PROUD Foundation donates are used quickly. The need continues unabated.
Barry White, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society – Naval Base San Diego
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