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Navy Marine Corps Relief SocietyMainside Location - Building 1121 .......................................... (760) 725-5337 / 5338Hours ............................................. Monday - Wednesday – Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pmThursday 8:30am - 2:30pmSOI Location - Building 520512 .................................................. (760) 725-7497/7494Hours ............................................. Monday - Wednesday – Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pmThursday 8:30am - 3:00pmFor after hour’s access:Armed Forces Emergency Service Center ............................................. 877-272-7337Services:• The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides assistance to active duty & retired Sailors &Marines.• Assistance is given in the form of interest free loans for emergency needs including emergencytransportation, funeral expenses, medical/dental bills, food/rent/utilities, disaster relief assistance,child care expenses, essential vehicle repairs, & unforeseen family emergencies.• Education loans & grants help eligible Navy & Marine Corps families pursue their academic goalsby providing a source of education financing.• Non-financial support including information on pay/allowances, education on responsible moneymanagement, & referrals to community services.• Visiting nurses are available to assist with health education, new parent questions and provideinformation about health-related resources.• “Budget for Baby” class is offered to expectant parents & provides information about the costsassociated with a newborn. “Baby’s First Sea bag”, a layette worth approximately $120, is given toMarine Corps and Navy expectant parents (all ranks) upon completion of class.• The Society’s funding is mainly from the generous contributions of Marines and Sailors whodonate money during the annual fund drive to help “take care of their own.” All donated funds arereturned to fellow service members as relief services; none of the donated funds are used to payoperating costs of the Society.What to bring to appointments:• ID Card/ Current LES• Any documents pertaining to the problems• Knowledge of monthly expensesSpecial Notes for Volunteers:• The Service Member makes the request for assistance unless unavailable due to military duties.• The Service Member should fill out a pre-authorization card and file it with NMCRS beforedeployment. This allows the Society to help the family immediately without the need to contact theservice member for permission.• If a pre-authorization card is not on file, the Society will accept a General Power of Attorney ifassistance is needed.Personal & Professional ReadinessBldg 13150 (Mainside) & Bldg 520512 (SOI)