Young Marines National Foundation

The Young Marines National Foundation financially supports the following programs of the Young marines:1. Drug demand reduction efforts - the Young Marines participate in year round, ongoing training and activities to provde education and health alternatives to all forms of substance abuse.2. Responsible citizens - the Young marrines participate in year round ongoing volunteer efforts to pay tribute to veterans, restore open spaces and contribute to peope in need.3. Red ribbon week - the Young Marines National campaign includes helping all americans come together to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug free through parent training and networking. Young Marines units across america participate every year in red ribbon week by teaching peer to peer classes and being a positive role model.4. Veterans appreciation week - for one week in november each year, Young Marines units across the country celebrate Young Marines veterans appreciation week. The purpose of the campaign is to challenge our Young Marines to dedicate some of their time to help our nation's veterans and to demonstrate, through their actions, their sincere appreciation for our veternan's service to our country.5. Leadership development - financial support is provided to Young Marines related to their leadership academy.