10/09/2026
🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney 🌟
This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Sydney Passafume, whose passion for supporting Marines, Sailors, and their families is at the heart of everything she does at Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society! 💙
Originally from right here at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sydney knows firsthand the unique experiences and challenges that come with military life. When she’s not volunteering at the Society, you can find her substitute teaching, running her kids to and from playgroup and all-star cheer practice, or embracing her role as a full-time mom. When she gets some time for herself, Sydney loves spending time at the beach year-round or line dancing with her husband! 🏖️💃
For Sydney, finding a way to serve the military community has always felt like a calling. After navigating multiple PCS moves and transitioning her family back to active duty from the active reserve world, she knew NMCRS was the perfect place to make a difference while continuing to care for her own USMC family.
Sydney, thank you for bringing your personal experience, compassion, and heart for service to our team. We’re so grateful for the work you do to help Marines, Sailors, and their families feel supported and prepared—especially when life takes an unexpected turn. ⚓️💛