President’s Message
For the past 16 years, The Marina Foundation has proudly served as Marina’s community foundation with the simple tag line “For Marina’s Future.” Our goal is straightforward — to improve life in Marina in as many ways as possible.
We do this by:
- Awarding college scholarships to local students (currently 6 named scholarships given to more than a dozen graduating seniors each year)
- Supporting youth and community nutrition programs
- Helping revitalize parks and playgrounds
- Providing holiday meals for seniors
- Raising funds for an ADA-accessible van for seniors
- Contributing to the expansion of the Veterans Transition Center Food Pantry
- Sponsoring beloved traditions like the Man & Woman of the Year awards and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
We are 100% volunteer-run. That means nearly every dollar you donate goes directly to scholarships and community programs — not to salaries or overhead. None of this happens by accident. These projects succeed because of the hard work of our volunteers, and the generous support of people like you — both in Marina and beyond.
The Marina Foundation is here to be the bridge that turns community caring into real, lasting impact. Together, we’re building a stronger, brighter future for Marina.
We as a Board thank you for your continuing support!
Steve Emerson, President
