Dear poolee, recruit, Marine, and Veteran family members,
The mission of MarineParents.com, Inc., is to provide support, information, and services to Marines and their family members, and create opportunities for the public to support our troops through the organization's outreach programs. We are truly honored and thankful that we have been able to fulfill this mission since 2003 and it would not have been possible without YOU.
The holiday season is officially upon us, and we'd like to begin it by wishing the Marine Parents family a Happy Thanksgiving! The Covid-19 pandemic is still among us and whether you're celebrating virtually or with just your family household, we hope everyone can celebrate as safely as possible. For those of you who won't be able to celebrate the holiday with your Marine this year, we want you to know that we appreciate the sacrifice your Marine and family are making on our behalf. We would also like to take this time to say how thankful we are for you supporting our outreach.
We are thankful for you reading our newsletters, for spreading awareness of our outreach programs, and for donating to our fundraisers. We are thankful for you telling us about the needs of Marines and their family members. We are thankful that, because of you, we are able to help these families in need.
We are thankful for our donors and for those who shop at the EGA Shop, where 100% of the proceeds benefit the outreach programs of MarineParents.com. We are thankful for our volunteers who selflessly serve the social networking members, the communities of Marine families throughout the country, and those who read the vast amount of detailed and important information we share on our educational websites. We are thankful for our Team Marine Parents participants for fundraising for our outreach programs.
With your help, we've been able to provide support to many Marine Corps families this year. As a result of you spreading awareness of the Luminary Initiative, 3,761 people across the country lit luminaries to honor fallen heroes. You helped us send Warrior Reintegration Bags to veterans across the country. You've helped us assist family members with significant financial needs to attend boot camp graduation at MCRD San Diego and Parris Island through Marine Parents Travel Assistance. By supporting us, you have helped us maintain an educational website and a place to connect and share for Marine family members during every stage of the Corps.
This year you have helped us with countless other acts of outreach and education. With your help, we will continue to support Marines and their family members this next year and for many years to come. Thank you for your support. Have a great Thanksgiving!
God Bless and Semper Fi,
Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder and Executive Director
