LAKELAND MARINES CARE FUND
"Semper Fidelis" is more than just a Motto! "It is a way of Life"
Who we are, Marines who care.
Lakeland Marines Care Fund is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit service organization that was created by Marine Corps League member and our Founder Sgt. Ed Korek (USMC Veteran) to provide benevolent assistance to active duty Military, Veterans, and their families. Our streamlined structure allows for no overhead expenses, thus enabling us to contribute 100% of the funds income to Veterans and Veterans families as well as Organizations supporting these causes as well,quickly.
Our main funding source is hard work and raising funds by viable means as well as establishing ourselves with partner organizations that come forward to help us in this cause. We also enhance the quality of life for our veterans and their families. We help wounded,and sick veterans at home and Veterans deployed around the world. We help Veterans and their families transition from military life to civilian life. We help them navigate through the VA which can be a difficulty process.
Vet Fest
The event is run by The Community of Hope and its partners, dedicated to honoring veterans, featuring live music, military displays, and community activities for all ages. It provides valuable resources and services for veterans, including healthcare and employment information. The festival fosters a sense of community and recognition for the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.
PRESERVING TRADITIONS AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT.
Reinforcing our Commitment
With this initiative, our goal is to promote local Patriotic events with color guards for parades, ceremonies, street dedications and Funerals of local Marines of Gold star families.
MARINE ROSE PROGRAM
The Marine Rose program raises money for Veterans And Veterans programs through fund raising activities in our Local Communities. Members Of Lakeland Detachment go out and attend these events and raise money on a person to person basis. 100% of those donations go to Veterans.
Mission and Vision
"The impossible just takes a little longer" Marines.
Lakeland Marines Care Fund is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit service organization that was created By Marine Corps League member and our Founder Sgt. Ed Korek. (USMC Vietnam Veteran) to provide benevolent assistance to active duty military, veterans, and their families. Our streamlined structure allows for no overhead expenses, thus enabling us contribute 100% of funds income to veterans and veterans organizations, quickly.
Our main funding source is hard work and raising funds by viable means as well as establishing ourselves with partner organizations that are willing to help us in this cause. We also enhance the quality of life for our veterans,their families,including sick or wounded veterans, deployed veterans, and transitioning veterans from military to civilian life, homeless veterans, veterans job assistance and especially medical assistance.
Vision
Our vision is to provide our services to our nations veterans in conjunction with like minded people and organizations who believe we must honor our commitment to those who are serving or have served in order to protect all that we hold dear as a Nation.
Values
Marines live and operate on Three Core Values
Honor
Honer Guides Marines to be exemplify the ultimate in ethical behavior. Never Lie, Never cheat, or steal,and abide by an uncompromising code of integrity, respect human dignity and respect others. Honor compels Marines to act responsibly, to fulfill our obligations, and to hold ourselves and others accountable for every action.
Courage
Courage is the mental,moral, and physical strength engrained in Marines. It carries us through the challenges of combat and aids in overcoming fear. It is the inner strength that enables us to do what is right, to adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct and to make tough decisions under stress and pressure.
Commitment
Commitment is the spirit of determination and dedication found in Marines. It leads to the highest order of discipline for individuals and units. It is the ingredient that enables constant dedication to Corps and Country. It inspires the unrelenting determination to achieve victory in every endeavor.
CONTACT LAKELAND MARINES CARE FUND
Get in touch with Lakeland Marines Care Fund to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.