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.
Cathe Robling, PROUD Foundation Board President
The Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation was extremely busy in 2024 providing $46,725 in Grants and $37,000 Food & Gas gift cards to our active duty and retired military members in financial need. We would like to thank all our donors and volunteers for making this possible.
The PROUD Foundation will be celebrating 9 years of service this year. Since forming the foundation in 2016, we have been able to impact over 8,900 military members and families in our community.
Here are some comments from our military grant recipients to the PROUD Foundation and our donors:
May 30, 2024
“I am profoundly moved by the generosity of the Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation. Your support through this grant not only eases our mortgage payments but also warms our hearts, reminding us that we are not alone. This significant act of kindness has brought immense relief and joy to my family. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
June 11, 2024
“THANK YOU SO MUCH! This level of generosity and kindness means the world to us! We promise to pass this kindness on daily! We are very THANKFUL! We will NEVER FORGET THIS LEVEL OF GENEROSITY & neither were we aware that this even existed!
June 14, 2024
“Thank you so much for being there for my family in our darkest moments. We really needed the help and are so grateful for your organization.”
We will continue to work hard in 2025 to serve our Military members in financial need in San Diego. If you want to assist us in our mission, please look at our volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
Many thanks,
Cathe Robling
Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation
President
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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