NMCRS Great Lakes

06/10/2026

If you give through a donor‑advised fund, is one meaningful way to put generosity into motion.

The movement encourages donors to activate charitable dollars already set aside, helping nonprofits meet needs today. Contributions through DAFs support NMCRS in providing trusted financial assistance, education, and support for Sailors, Marines, and their families when it matters most.

Whether you choose to give now or over time, your support helps bring stability and confidence to families who serve.

Learn more about supporting NMCRS through a donor‑advised fund: https://bit.ly/44yFnPZ

06/08/2026

Volunteers are the heart of NMCRS. 💙

From welcoming families and supporting programs to helping run thrift shops and share trusted resources, NMCRS volunteers show up with compassion and care. Many are Sailors, Marines, spouses, retirees, or community members who understand military life and want to give back in meaningful ways.

Whether you have time to help once a week or once a month, there is a place for you. Volunteer with NMCRS and be part of a community built on service, connection, and kindness.

Learn more: https://www.nmcrs.org/get-involved/volunteer

06/08/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and one of the most powerful ways dads can support their own well-being while building a lifelong connection with their baby is through skin-to-skin contact. Holding your baby against your bare chest can help reduce stress, promote calm, and strengthen emotional bonding for both father and child. Aim for a minimum of 10 minutes of skin-to-skin time daily with your baby, starting on day 1 of life!

Research shows that fathers who engage in frequent skin-to-skin contact experience significantly stronger father–infant bonding compared to those who do not. Regular skin-to-skin time also encourages dads to take a more active and confident role in their baby’s daily care.

This Men’s Mental Health Month, let’s recognize that bonding is not just good for babies, it is good for dads too. Sometimes the simplest moments, a quiet cuddle and a heartbeat shared, can have the greatest impact. 💙

Source: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-24589-1

06/08/2026

The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing. Real CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you’re not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of t...

06/06/2026

June 6, 1944. D-Day. Allied forces landed in Normandy in a pivotal moment of World War II.
For NMCRS, days like this are a reminder of who we are here for. Behind every mission is a person, a family, and a community carrying the weight of service. For more than a century, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has stood with Sailors, Marines, and their families through every challenge and every new beginning, with support rooted in dignity, hope, and compassion.
Learn more: https://www.nmcrs.org/.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Scammers lie and pretend to be an FTC employee to trick you into giving them money, access to your financial accounts, or your personal information.

06/04/2026

Moving can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Our PCS Readiness Guide is full of practical tips to help your family have a smooth and stable move. Find reassurance and share these helpful tips with your community.

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06/02/2026

Did you graduate Recruit Training Command on or after June 1, 2024, and not receive a full seabag?

The Navy’s Uniform Electronic Gift Card Program helps eligible Active and Reserve Sailors receive required uniform items they did not get after RTC because of uniform supply chain shortages.

Eligible Sailors may receive a Navy Exchange e-gift card to redeem missing required uniform items at any Navy Exchange Uniform Center with no out-of-pocket cost.
Here’s what to do:
1. Check your email for a DFAS SmartDocs notification.
2. Email NEXCOM at [email protected].
3. Include your full name, graduating company or division, graduation date, phone number and personal email address.
4. Once verified, use your e-gift card at any Navy Exchange Uniform Center.

Already paid out of pocket? Contact the Navy Uniform Matters Office at [email protected] and provide details on the items owed and receipts showing the date and cost of purchase.

The Navy has your six. Get what you’re owed.

06/02/2026

ATTENTION MILITARY SPOUSES!
✅Are you good at public speaking?
✅Do you like to talk with people?
✅Do you want to meet other military spouses?
✅Do you like to learn new skills?
✅Are you looking to make an impact?
Join our WONDERFUL TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS! We have some great volunteer opportunities. Give us a call, (224)416-4677 or email [email protected] to learn more!