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SUBJ/2021 ACTIVE DUTY FUND DRIVE IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF 
SOCIETY//

REF/A/DOC/SECNAVINST 5340.7A/01MAY2018//

AMPN/REF A IS SECNAVINST 5340.7A, FUNDRAISING AND SOLICITATION IN SUPPORT OF 
THE NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY//

RMKS/1.  Since 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has 
provided need-based financial assistance to active duty and retired Sailors, 
Marines, their families, surviving spouses, and orphans.  With 52 offices on 
every major Navy and Marine Corps installation around the globe, NMCRS 
provided financial assistance for more than 23,000 Sailors, Marines, 
Retirees, and Sea Service families with nearly $23 million in interest-free 
loans and grants in 2020.

2.  It is critically important that we understand the value of having 
supporting organizations, like NMCRS, by our side during a global pandemic.  
This past year our Navy-Marine Corps family has faced many unforeseen 
personal challenges such as the unexpected deaths of family members, the loss 
of income by spouses, and/or the postponement of permanent change of station 
travel orders that resulted in unanticipated expenses.  NMCRS has faithfully 
responded to these changing needs by adapting and enhancing their services, 
which includes the implementation of virtual workshops and telehealth visits, 
and the creation of Rapid Response Loans of up to $1,500.

3.  On 1 March 2021, the Department of the Navy kicked off its annual Active 
Duty Fund Drive in support of the NMCRS.  The goal for the 2021 Active Duty 
Fund Drive is $12.5 million.  The most important objective is to ensure every 
Sailor and Marine is aware of the diverse programs and services available to 
them from NMCRS by ensuring 100 percent meaningful contact.  This campaign is 
our opportunity to inform Sea Service Members about NMCRS to ensure it 
continues to meet its mission of financial and educational support for Navy 
and Marine Corps Service Members and their families.  We now have the 
resources to communicate our virtual support of NMCRS and I encourage 
everyone to use these tools fully.  The annual Active Duty Fund Drive is an 
all hands effort and I depend on leaders at every level of command to ensure 
a most successful campaign.

4.  Commands and organizations should follow all the guidance and policy 
associated with COVID-19 protocols.  Additionally, commands and organizations 
may authorize, consistent with the rules for the use of appropriated funds, 
the use of appropriated funds for traditional kickoff events, recognition 
ceremonies and other non-solicitation events to support the Active Duty Fund 
Drive.

5.  Additional information can be found at https://www.nmcrs.org/.  POC for 
NMCRS is Ms. Min Cox, DON/AA (PID), at min.cox@navy.mil or (703) 571-7059.

6.  Released by Thomas W. Harker, Acting Secretary of the Navy.//

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