NMCRS
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
"To provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and their families."
About the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
The Navy‑Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1904 to provide financial, educational, and personal assistance to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and their families. The Society exists to relieve distress and improve the quality of life for sea service members through confidential, compassionate support.
Who the Society Serves
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society serves active-duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps service members, reservists, survivors, spouses, and eligible family members. Its programs are designed to support military families through times of financial hardship, transition, and recovery.
What the Society Does
- Provides interest-free loans and grants for emergency financial assistance
- Supports education through scholarships, counseling, and financial literacy programs
- Assists families with essential needs such as housing, medical care, and transportation
- Offers support to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families
- Delivers services through trained staff and volunteers embedded in Navy and Marine Corps communities
Where the Society Operates
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society operates worldwide, with offices located on or near Navy and Marine Corps installations across the United States and overseas. Assistance is delivered globally wherever Navy and Marine Corps families serve.
Eligibility and Assistance
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is not a membership organization.
- Assistance is available to active-duty, retired, and reserve Navy and Marine Corps members and their eligible family members.
- Surviving spouses and dependents may also qualify for support.
- Eligibility and assistance levels vary by program and individual circumstance.
- Services are provided confidentially and tailored to demonstrated need.
How Support Is Structured
Support is structured through direct financial assistance, education programs, and long-term family support initiatives. The Society is funded through charitable donations and partnerships, enabling it to provide timely, compassionate aid to Navy and Marine Corps families worldwide.