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2 12, 2024

Making Your Year-End Giving Go Further!

2024-11-22T21:16:36+00:00December 2nd, 2024|

The Marine Raider Foundation has been steadfast throughout the year in our commitment to providing unwavering support to over 6,000 Marine Raiders, their families, and the families of the fallen. Today, we wish to share with you several impactful ways to support the Marine Raider Foundation that extend beyond traditional cash donations. We encourage [...]

12 12, 2023

Happy Holidays!

2023-12-12T18:23:48+00:00December 12th, 2023|

Happy Holidays from the Marine Raider Foundation!  As 2023 comes to a close, we wanted to thank you!  We are so thankful for everyone who ensures we continue our mission of “helping those who have sacrificed the most.” How we made a difference in 2023: $800K in direct support to Marine Raiders, their [...]

28 11, 2023

2023 Giving Tuesday

2023-11-27T17:31:16+00:00November 28th, 2023|

Hello, Friends of the Foundation! This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join compassionate and committed supporters like you in amplifying the impact of your giving. It's a day when the world comes together to give back, to celebrate generosity, and to make a difference in the lives of others.  We understand that each supporter has a [...]

16 03, 2022

Marine Raider Foundation welcomes Jessica McAndrews as Chief Executive Officer

2022-03-15T19:22:04+00:00March 16th, 2022|

Since its founding in 2012, the Marine Raider Foundation has been the premier benevolent support organization serving the U.S. Marine Raider community. Today, the Marine Raider Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica McAndrews as its new Chief Executive Officer. In her role as CEO, Jessica will oversee the daily operations [...]

29 04, 2021

“What Draws People To Our Organization?”

2021-04-29T20:47:39+00:00April 29th, 2021|

A common topic of discussion in the nonprofit world is "What draws people to our organization?"  The answers are endless, sometimes obvious, often surprising, and always enlightening.  The Marine Raider Foundation recently posed this question to our Board Members, and we would like to share some of their answers with you.  We also invite [...]

19 02, 2021

Your Support and Its Impact in 2020 and 2021

2021-02-19T23:17:41+00:00February 19th, 2021|

The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to share with our community how your support has impacted Marine Raiders and their families this past year. Thanks to your generosity, the Foundation provided over $500,000 in assistance to the Marine Raider community. We just could not have done this without you! 2020 donations were used to [...]

21 12, 2020

Happy Holidays from the Marine Raider Foundation

2020-12-21T21:30:10+00:00December 21st, 2020|

Happy Holidays from the Marine Raider Foundation!  We know this year has been one of “new norms” for everyone, but one thing has not changed - the tremendous outpouring of support from our community of donors and advocates.  For the Foundation, the mission did not come to a screeching halt when COVID19 began to [...]

11 11, 2020

#Run4Raiders This Thanksgiving in the All Virtual Mimosa Bay Turkey Trot

2020-11-11T16:40:58+00:00November 11th, 2020|

In November of 2012, just months after the MARSOC Foundation hosted its Commissioning Ceremony, Christina Actis, a Marine Corps spouse, decided to do a neighborhood fun run in conjunction with Thanksgiving to help raise funds and awareness for the MARSOC Foundation.  An event that raised $300 in its first year has grown into a yearly [...]

25 09, 2020

An Evening with the Marine Raider Foundation – A Brief History

2020-09-25T21:59:34+00:00September 25th, 2020|

During the summer of 2012, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) lost 8 Marines and Sailors during combat operations in Afghanistan - Sergeant Justin Hansen, Gunnery Sergeant Daniel Price, Gunnery Sergeant Jonathan Gifford, Staff Sergeant Sky Mote, Gunnery Sergeant Ryan Jeschke, Captain Matthew Manoukian, Hospital Corpsman First Class Darrel Enos, and Staff Sergeant Gregory [...]

6 08, 2020

Celebrating 8 Years as a Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner

2020-08-06T22:52:37+00:00August 6th, 2020|

The Marine Raider Foundation has been a Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner since 2013, thanks to Shelby Thompson, Mike Montoya, and a few of their friends who ran the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon 10K in honor of their friend, Marine Captain Matt Manoukian, who was killed on August 10, 2012 while on a combat [...]

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