The Miramar Young Marines Support Community Charitable Organizations

On September 18, 2022, the Miramar Young Marines combined forces with the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS) San Diego and the El Cajon Elks Lodge (1812) during a charity fundraiser. FORBS San Diego partners with Breast Cancer Angels during this fundraiser, raising money to purchase Christmas gifts for the children of families experiencing difficulties due to breast cancer.

FORBS San Diego hosts a charity dinner at the El Cajon Elks lodge to support their cause. During the dinner, they hold raffles and sell grab bags to raise funds. The Miramar Young Marines, dressed in their uniforms, wait on the tables, assist the guests, and police the area during and after the event. Tip jars are placed on the tables for guests to show their appreciation for the efforts of the Young Marines. The tips are collected and donated to the Miramar Young Marines.

This type of teamwork, a combined effort of four separate charitable organizations for a common cause, is extremely valuable and highly successful. This event spreads the good name of the Elks within the community, is the largest annual fundraiser for FORBS San Diego, benefits the Breast Cancer Angels, raises needed donations for the Miramar Young Marines, and teaches the Young Marines responsibility, respect, customer service, and a work ethic all while they earn community service hours.

The Miramar Young Marines is proud to partner with such outstanding organizations as these and look forward to future events where we can give back to our communities.

FORBS San Diego is a 501(c)(7) social club. Their members often raise funds for other charitable organizations. https://realsantasandiego.com/

Breast Cancer Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that financially assists individuals during treatment for breast cancer. https://www.breastcancerangels...

The El Cajon Elks Lodge (1812), founded in 1950, is a chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was founded in 1868 in New York City and has since spread to almost 2000 locations throughout the nation. They are, “A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, (is) an inspiration to youth, (and) a friend to veterans, and more.” The El Cajon Elks Lodge is a true friend to the Miramar Young Marines, and we are proud to be associated with them. https://www.elks.org/lodges/ho...

About the Young Marines

The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League is a national non-profit 501c (3) youth education and service program for boys and girls, age eight through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on teaching the values of leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline, so its members can live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

For more information, visit the website at https://www.YoungMarines.org