Our Mission - To encourage the spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical development of children through education. This Foundation was formed in February 1995 by former Marines and Law Enforcement personnel who strongly believe that our nation's most precious resource is its youth.
Welcome to the Arizona website for the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation. The purpose of this site is to support the Foundation's work in Arizona and to make important information about our work available to friends and patriots in Arizona. The Foundation's national website can be accessed at www.mclef.org and we encourage you to visit that site for additional information on the Foundation's work.
The war in Iraq and Afghanistan has certainly illuminated America's commitment to freedom. We are reminded that freedom is not free. The price is great. No one knows that better than the left behind sons and daughters of America's fallen heroes.
Through the continuous support of our donors, we have distributed aid with a value of more than $50,000,000 to eligible children. This assistance was primarily rendered to children of Marines or federal law enforcement personnel who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country at home or abroad. These funds enable us to provide these children with scholarships for their higher education. When a child of a United States Marine is afflicted with a physical or mental disability and requires special medical equipment or tutoring, our Foundation may grant financial assistance to that family if their personal insurance does not cover the complete cost of treatment for this child.
This assistance has had a positive, life-changing effect on many children. We are thankful for the commitment and support of our many members and volunteers. Because of their dedication, no administrative costs of any type are charged to our Foundation-100% of the donations received are used to fund programs for the children we serve.
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation receives the highest rating, and is certified as one of America's Best Charities by Independent Charities of America. For additional information on the Foundation please visit www.mclef.org.
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