Day of Giving and Gratitude Occurring May 5 Due to Rapid Need for Global Aid
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Navy League of the United States — a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine — is joining Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Mirroring traditional Giving Tuesday, which occurs during the holiday season, the Navy League plans to focus its Giving Tuesday Now efforts on its mission to provide sea service descendants with scholarships and to enrich naval STEM opportunities.
“In times of global crisis, nonprofit organizations must work tirelessly to advance their missions and rapidly respond to new and unprecedented needs,” said Mike Stevens, executive director of the Navy League of the United States and retired 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. “The Navy League holds steadfast in our pursuit of providing education, advocacy, support and youth programs despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations through Giving Tuesday Now will provide our sea service members and their families with the reassurance they need during this difficult time.”
Navy League Foundation scholarships focus on closing the education gap for the children and grandchildren of sea service members. The COVID-19 crisis has placed financial burden on much of the nation, and these scholarships would help offset some of the cost of sending a young adult to college, virtually or in person, during this crisis.
The Navy League’s Naval STEM Institute provides funding and tools for students, aimed at grades 5 through 12. With nearly all students in the country turning to distance learning, the Navy League aims to engage at both the national and grassroots level to ensure students have resources to continue gaining an interest in science, technology, engineering and math.
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About the Navy League of the United States
The Navy League of the United States, founded in 1902 with the support of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a nonprofit civilian, educational and advocacy organization that supports America’s sea services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine. Through national and local programs, the Navy League of the United States provides a powerful voice to educate the public and Congress on the importance of our sea services to our nation’s defense, well-being and economic prosperity. The Navy League provides support to our sea services personnel and their families and youth programs, such as the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Junior ROTC and Young Marines, that expose young people to the values of our sea services. For more information, go to www.navyleague.org.