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- EIN 74-1904264
- (713) 541-9191
- 310 Morningside Drive Box 260 Friendswood TX 77546 USA
- https://houstonmarines.org/
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Personal Social Services, Public & Societal Benefit, Veterans
Mission: Our mission is to provide coordinated assistance to Marines, Fleet Marine Force Navy Veterans, and their families in Houston, Galveston, and the entire Southeast Texas Area in conjunction with existing Marine Corps Support Service . The focus of our mission is to provide a means of engagement for Marines, Marine Vetarans and their familes to reduce the feeling of isolation and reinforce the sense of community typically associated with the United States Marine Corps.
Results: Over the past five years, we have provided a means for engagement for over 5,000 Marines through engagement events such as our Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Bike Ride, 5K Challenge, and many other coordinated events. Additionally, we have provided over $5,000 in education grants and $50,000 in disaster relief assitance (Hurricane Harvey and "The Big Freeze 2021) through coordinated donations of goods and cash grants.
Target demographics: Active Duty and Veteran Marines and FMF Sailor and their Dependents
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 1,000 Marine Veterans through engagement events in various locations in the Grater Houston Area
Geographic areas served: The Greater Houston Area, Galveson, and all of Southeast Texas
Programs: The "Iron Mike" Harrington Education Grant, The Marine Corps Birthday Ball, The Tour De Corps 1775 Bike Ride, MCCC, SETX 5K Challenge, Annual Post 9-11 Veteran Engagement Event, Wreaths Across America, Placing Flags at Houston National Cemetery on Memorial Day, Annual Toys for Tots Campaign with 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, Annual Marine Corps Veteran Picnic, and many other smaller events.