By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii
Sailors designated as key personnel by their respective commands attended the event to receive supplies and training about the NMCRS fund drive, and learn more about their new roles.
NMCRS offers financial assistance to Sailors and Marines by providing them with budget counseling or by offering grants and interest-free loans.
"Last year we raised more than $493,000, and this year our goal is to eclipse the $500,000 mark," said Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. "For our key volunteers, you do this because you are passionate about helping out our Sailors, and I thank you for that. This drive is about taking care of our own."
Paul Belanger, NMCRS Pearl Harbor director of, spoke about the importance and the goal of the fund drive.
"The money raised during this event goes to support our Sailors and Marines, active duty retirees and their families in time of need," Belanger said. "NMCRS is your organization and this is your fund drive."
Belanger also noted that NMCRS provides direct support to the Navy and Marine Corps, unlike many non-profit organizations.
"Out of all the organizations that conduct fund drives across the nation, the NMCRS fund drive is the only one where all of the money goes directly back to the service members," said Belanger. "Whatever money you put aside every month is money that is put in trust, so that if someday there is an emergency down the line, you have a fund to draw money from."
NMCRS Pearl Harbor's fund-drive will be held until to April 8.
The mission of NMCRS is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational and other assistance to members of the naval services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors when in need, and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
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