MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES

Mission and Vision

We are a private non-profit volunteer service organization, providing in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other need-based assistance to active-duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members, and survivors.

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CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

• Making a Referral to NMCRS members may not discuss client information, nor divulge such matters to anyone, except on a “need to know” basis.

Client confidentiality policy does not apply to: *Criminal Acts

*Misconduct *Matters affecting good order, discipline, and the security of the Command

Command involvement may be a condition of providing assistance in cases of mismanagement or significant financial problems.

President, NMCRS MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org

How NMCRS helps

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Disbursement of interest-free loans and grants to meet emergency and immediate needs Loan repayment is by allotment Budget counseling Funding for services is provided through donations from our Annual Active Duty Fund Drive

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Assistance Rendered in 2014

SOCIETY WIDE: 61,026 active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families, received nearly $48.5 in financial assistance.

YOKOSUKA OFFICE: 638 active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families, received $438,843 in financial assistance.

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Areas of Assistance

• • • • • • • • • • • Making a Referral to NMCRS

Interest Free Loans EMERGENCY TRAVEL Command Verified Pay Problem TLA Quick Assist Loans STAP B4B Class Visiting Nurse

Spouses Require  General POA  NMCRS Specific POA  NMCRS Pre-Authorization

Volunteer opportunities

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Budget

• • • • Confidential When should a budget be done?

• After and Before PCS’ing • Before large purchases • Before baby • Just because!

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Budget Needed

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Financial Awareness

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Car Payment

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Car Repairs

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Childcare

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CDH startup costs

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Funerals

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Household Set up Medical/Dental Phone Bill Rent/Mortgage STAP Utilities

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Emergency Travel

    • Critical Illness or Death of Immediate Family and Grandparents • Parents(Step and Spouses) • Siblings (Step and Spouses) • Children (Step and Spouses) Approved Leave Papers ID Card & myPay LES Verification of the Emergency (ARC Message or case number) Itinerary from IACE or SATO Leisure Travel MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org

TLA

(Temporary Lodging Assistance)

• • • • • ID Card & myPay LES Lodging Bill Family Entry Approval or SNA Letter 10 day increments If a spouse, General POA , NMCRS Specific POA or NMCRS Pre-Authorization MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org

Quick Assist Loan (QAL) Program

ACTIVE DUTY ONLY Maximum $500 loan to assist with needs  Must bring ID Card and full month LES  No more than two per 12 month period  Cannot have an outstanding NMCRS loan  Cannot have a UCMJ or NJP  Every 3 rd QAL requires additional education requirements and may require an appointment – PLAN AHEAD MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org

Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP)

• Spouse must be living with active-duty military member

stationed overseas

• Interest free loans of up to $3,000 per 12 month period – – Need Based May be used for tuition, books and/or fees – – Loan only program Requires budget – Service members presence or authorization is required for initial loan approval

Other Education Programs Available Through NMCRS at www.nmcrs.org

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Budget for Baby Program

CLASSES HELD MONTHLY 3 rd Thursday 5:00PM to 7:00PM 4 th Tuesday 9:00AM to 11:00AM Open to all military, dependents and retirees Gift to Navy & Marine Corps Attendees – Tote bag of newborn baby items including a hand-made blanket MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SAILORS, MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES www.nmcrs.org

Visiting Nurse

RN on staff

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Liaison with hospital personnel Outpatient follow-ups

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Resource for all New baby home visits

DSN: 243-8742

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Yokosuka Office

Located in the Community Readiness Center Bldg. 3365 (across from the Commissary) 3 rd Floor Suite 312 Monday-Thursday 0830-1500 Friday 0830- 1230 DSN: 243-7905 / 4450 OFF BASE: 046-816-7905 / 4450 FAX: 243-6480

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