Marlow B Martinez Foundation 501c3

Marlow B Martinez Foundation 501c3 An approved Non Profit 501(c)(3) as a Public Charity. Our mission is simple A little about our WHY in creating the foundation.

Marlow Sr., had a long tradition of thinking of others and keeping his family and friends together. He was a dedicated father and community friend. From the time he was 14yrs old, he was the backbone in preserving his family. At a young age he chose to accept a fatherly role and ensure his family's stability and progress for his single mom and 8 siblings. He then enlisted in the Army and was sent

to war in Vietnam. He was abruptly called home during the war to find out his brother had been killed in a car accident. The impact on his brothers and sisters and his single mother was devastating. Once again, Marlow Sr. immediately stepped into the fatherly role ensuring his mom and his siblings were taken care of. During his teenage years he stepped into the role of big brother, provider, and Dad. During his 40yr career for the government, he and a very special group of men created a Hispanic based Non-Profit to ensure Minorities had ample and fair opportunities at management level government jobs just like everyone else. This organization received many awards on a national level. Ultimately, his heart and his life were always on keeping his entire family close together and always had a heart of gold... whether it was family, his co- workers, military brothers and sisters, and even complete strangers, the olive branch was always extended... It was his theme in life. With the formation of the Marlow B. Martinez Foundation, we will strive to exemplify what it means to have a "Heart of Gold".
Favorite Quotes:
Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. Abraham Lincoln

"A Community is Much Better if we look out after one another versus taking from one another." Marlow Sr.
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We've Been Recognized Because of our Supporters! Community Awards, Highlights and Recognition - 2019,2020,2021 Chula Vista Community Champion - Channel 10s "Positively San Diego" on youtube - Multiple Elementary School's Appreciation Awards - Raised 15000 Masks during Covid Shortage for our Front Liners, Friends and Family - 30yr Toy Drive Tradition (one of the longest traditions in San Diego County) - Created "Closets" Challenged Youth at local Middle Schools (always taking lightly used clothes for donation to keep these closets filled) - Multiple News Channels highlighting some of our Special Birthdays and Special Circumstances Christmas Community Offerings - Started Operation where every year we surprise Single Mom Households with some full Dinners for the Evening, so they can enjoy their kids and not worry about a big dinner for the night - Supported our local Coast Guard Families and Raised Truckloads of Groceries during the Government Shutdown which Channel 8 and 10 highlighted - National City Appreciation Award - Assemblyman Alvarez Certificate of Appreciation - PSAR Good Neighbor Award -

11/04/2025

Christmas Happy Hour and Dance at the VFW! Come down , enjoy some great music and bring a toy or Socks please! If your company, or department would like to decorate a Table, or help decorate always can use help! Come on down!! $$Always Need Donations for the Toy Giveaway Pleeeaazze$$

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Come on down this Friday enjoy some good music, food, dancing and well be collecting as well!
11/03/2025

Come on down this Friday enjoy some good music, food, dancing and well be collecting as well!

Hi there! We are planning our annual toy drive that has been a fixture in the community for 35yrs ! We are looking for p...
10/24/2025

Hi there! We are planning our annual toy drive that has been a fixture in the community for 35yrs ! We are looking for partnerships, orgs, businesses, departments, to raise socks for little ones in the community? Who can help us??

Booking Rooms at the Wyndham for New Years Eve NEW YEARS ROOM DIRECT CONTACT - no more delays - Cinthya @ 619-358...
10/16/2025

Booking Rooms at the Wyndham for New Years Eve


NEW YEARS ROOM DIRECT CONTACT - no more delays - Cinthya @ 619-358-6024 See Room Code Below as Well

Remember they go up every 30 days.

Please Share! AND 1 Hour Free Happy Hour this year! Who's first in line ??? 😃

Please remind your guests that they need to mention “New Years Eve Gala for MBM” or the block code “12312025HOL” when going to book their rooms

PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US FILL THE ROOM THIS YEAR AS WE MAY BE TAKING NEXT YEAR OFF!$97 Includes 3 Course Dinner + Dance ...
09/22/2025

PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US FILL THE ROOM THIS YEAR AS WE MAY BE TAKING NEXT YEAR OFF!

$97 Includes 3 Course Dinner + Dance + 1hr FREE HAPPY to start the night with raffles and raise money for MBM!
$67 Dance Only with Guaranteed Seat and Table
Capacity is 500 so plenty of room this year!
All Attendees get their Champagne and a great time!
Help MBM raise money as this the only event the raises money for the entire year for us.

-> Room Link for New Years Eve $159 for 30 days then goes up every month until event night https://book.passkey.com/event/51114835/owner/55596/home

09/15/2025
09/14/2025

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09/14/2025

Hello out there! Getting ready for New Years already! WE can host upto 500 People in this ballroom! Rooms Starting at $159 for 30 days - 3 Course Dinner- 1 Hour Free Happy Hour included - DJ - Live Band - Raffles - $97 Dinner and Dance and Happy Hour - for Dance Only $67 Includes Seat and Champagnet Toast - Tables of 10 - Familys with Highschoolers Welcome - Reserve your room and Tables EARLY for Seating Choices!

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A little about our WHY in creating the foundation. Marlow Sr., may he rest in peace, has a long tradition of thinking of others. From the time he was 14yrs old, he was the backbone in preserving his family. At a young age he chose to accept a fatherly role and ensure his family's stability and progress. He then enlisted in the Army and was sent to war in Vietnam. He was abruptly called home to find out his brother had been killed in a car accident. The impact on the family and his single mother was devastating. Once again, Marlow Sr. immediately stepped into the fatherly role ensuring his mom and his siblings and immediate family were taken care of. During his teenage years he stepped in to the role of big brother, provider, and Dad. He has always been big on keeping his entire family close together and always had a heart of gold. It was his theme in life. With the formation of the Marlow B. Martinez Foundation, we strive to exemplify what it means to have a "Heart of Gold" and to give for the right reasons. AT MBM , if there’s a need or a burden and we can do something about it, we will. Marlow Jr estimates anywhere from 100-150 hours a year for free and without any compensation. His eyes have been opened on how much need there is not only to ease burdens for youth in our community, but to let people know, that we care. If asked, he’ll probably give the credit to those that support MBM, as he considers himself extremely lucky and knows that without support, MBM does not exist. He hopes to continue to earn the support of the community , and continue to ease burdens whenever he can as this is what he believes a community should be, together...... “No Smile Left Behind”, not on MBM’s watch. #TakeCareof1Another #NoSmileLeftBehind #AlwaysCare #CreateADifference #MBMTribe #MBMLegacy

Community Efforts and Highlights: Channel 10 “Hometown Hero” - Chula Vista Champion Community Award - Local Clothing Stores: Macy’s , Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein awarded us clothes to set up local “Closets” at elem schools for homeless and severely financially challenged homes - Appreciation Awards from VFW7420, Perkins Elementary, Olivewood Elementary - Raised groceries and over 2000 loaves of bread for Coast Guard during Government Shutdown - over 1000 back packs and school supplies given to kids who didn’t have any - 28yr Toy Distribution to kids in National City and Barrio Logan (one of the longest standing traditions during the holidays in the county) - Created “Operation Single Mom Thanksgiving where we raise full dinner baskets for single moms and their families - Created Operation “Special Christmas’s and Birthday Parties” for kids with cancer or extremely special circumstances where Christmas wasn’t afforded, we ensure Christmas is coming in a big way - Covid-19 Task Force where we raised over 10,000 masks for our community and donated over 3000 masks to local nurses and front line medical workers -

Favorite Quote - “ Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” Abraham Lincoln