Veterans

The Marina Foundation Veterans Fund

The Veterans Fund was established in November 2014 when it received its first major funding. It financially supports local and regional organizations that focus on improving the quality of life for Marina’s veterans, active-duty military, and their families. These organizations may apply for funds to support their efforts.

The purpose of The Marina Foundation Veterans Fund is to support financially the needs of Marina and regional organizations that focus on Veterans and active duty military, that lead to improving the quality of life of these individuals and families within the Marina community. 

Highlights & Impact

  • TMF has helped to raise more than $35,000 for improving the lives of veterans in and around Marina.
  • TMF has and continues to support the Marina High School California National Guard Cadet Program. This support includes funding annual cadet performance awards and providing scholarships for cadet attendance at the California National Guard Cadet Summer Encampment.
  • TMF supports the annual Hero’s Open Golf Tournament which benefits the United Veterans Council of Monterey County’s (UVC-MC) Veterans Assistance Emergency Fund providing direct emergency financial assistance to local active duty, veterans and their families.
  • TMF also raised $40,000 for the opening of the new California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (CCCVC), providing ancillary equipment not provided by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) but needed for cemetery operations.
  • TMF has received the UVC-MC Certificate of Appreciation three times and the CalVet Certification of Appreciation in 2016 for assistance in opening the CCCVC.
  • TMF was awarded the Sam Farr Award in 2021 by the UVC-MC for its ongoing support of the military and veteran community.