who we are

mission statement

To meet the unmet needs of Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, and any Marine or Sailor in the geographic areas where units of the Battalion are located, arising from their service in the War on Terror or other unforeseen emergencies.

history

Since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has been our nation’s forward presence in the world's most chaotic and dangerous places. Whether fighting wars or winning the peace, Marines serve their country and Corps with honor, courage and commitment.

The 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, headquartered in Brook Park Ohio, deployed to Iraq in March 2005. The months that followed saw intense fighting, dozens of casualties and scores of injuries. During its deployment in 2005, 48 Marines and Sailors from 3/25 were killed in action, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Marines and Sailors who returned from Iraq were suffering from a myriad of wounds, both physical and psychological.

The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation was established in August of 2005. The people of Northeast Ohio wanted to help these heroes, and donations started to flow. The Foundation was established to administer to the needs of these young Marines and the Navy Corpsmen who served with them.

The Foundation serves Marines and Sailors who have served in the War on Terror... whether they are with 3/25 or located in the areas where the Battalion's units are based. We have encountered countless families with incredible stories of hardship, perseverance, and hope. The Fund has been able to help these families and uphold the bedrock of the Marine ethos: taking care of our own.		 History

who we are
Who We Are The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded and operated to address the unmet needs of Marines and Sailors who serve their country during times of war and peace.

We exist to provide resources, financial and other, to Marines and Sailors and their families as they recover from wounds and encounter other unforeseen problems due to their honorable service to our country.

The majority of these needs are financial in nature and are the result of issues encountered while going through rehabilitation due to wounds, both physical and psychological, suffered while in combat and at the same time adjusting back to civilian life for themselves and their families.