Educating the children of those who sacrificed all.
Our Mission
Thanks to our generous donors, MC-LEF currently establishes a $35,000 educational account for every child who loses a parent serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, Navy Corpsman or as a Federal Law Enforcement Agent. Since our founding in 1995, MC-LEF has awarded over $92 million in educational accounts and other humanitarian assistance to over 4800 recipients. We have only one paid employee and, therefore, the vast majority of our efforts are performed by a dedicated group of volunteers who run our various events.
Additionally, all officers and board members are also volunteers and together, we are extremely efficient in running our organization so that donor funds are predominantly used to accomplish our mission of Educating the Children of Those Who Sacrificed All.
“Thank You, MC-LEF”
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"When I heard a few weeks following my husband’s funeral that an organization by the name of MC-LEF wanted to provide scholarships to both of my children, tears streamed down my face. I’d like to thank MC-LEF for providing both of my children with $30,000 scholarships to further their future education. Your organization has given me the opportunity in completely heartbreaking circumstances to look ahead to tomorrow and embrace what’s to come.“
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“I was fortunate enough to have been given a scholarship from MC-LEF and with that I was able to attend Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. I am currently in my fall semester of my junior year and I love it! This year I plan on volunteering with Project: Reaching All Wounded Warriors at FSU. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my education. God Bless."
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“Nearly 8 years ago, you awarded me with a scholarship for college. At the time, I was a freshman in high school, and with everything my family was going through, did not take the time to truly appreciate it. Thank you so much for honoring my father & giving me the opportunity you did. God Bless.“
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“I want to thank MC-LEF from the bottom of my broken heart for the $30,000 education account set up for my son in honor/memory of my husband. My husband would have been so touched to know that MC-LEF stepped up and acknowledged his service and sacrifice. I will be forever grateful.“