Military Families Receive Gifts from Santa
Irvine, Calif.; Dec. 2011 – Merchant Services, an Alliance Partner of SBGA, donates more than 230 gifts to 19 military families this holiday season through the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps YMCA Secret Santa Program.
Merchant Services of Irvine, California partnered with the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA to participate in their Secret Santa Program. The program provides Service Members with the opportunity to complete a Christmas wish list for their families, which is then fulfilled by local community members, supporters and businesses.
“Each family had at least one family member actively enlisted in the Marines, many of whom were deployed over the holidays,” shared Vice President of Merchant Services Nathan Jurczyk. “We were thrilled to partner with the Marine Corps to help make the holidays a little brighter for these families.”
About The Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA
The Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA is a civilian non-profit organization located on base. Their mission is to enhance the lives of military personnel and their family members in Spirit, Mind, and Body. In cooperation with the Base Commands, the Armed Services YMCA offers programs and services which strengthen families and encourage individuals to achieve their fullest potential.