St. Andrew's By-the-Sea United Methodist Church

We are an outreach providing support and assistance to military members and their dependents, with special attention being given to the young families stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Most of these Marine families are living far from home and relatives. Our Military Family Outreach allows communities in Southern California to become their military families’ local family; to offer friendship, sponsor morale events, provide assistance with financial needs such as groceries, infant diapers, formula, cribs and car seats, car repairs and other emergency requests, school supplies, and counseling. Military members needing assistance may simply call – see the number below.

The Friends of San Onofre Marines served our local military families for the past five years. When Col William and Mrs Sidonia McReynolds, founders of FOSOM, announced their decision to retire from assistance work, the San Clemente Military Family Outreach was formed, to carry on their work.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to generate and coordinate community resources, to provide service and assistance to any military service members, active duty, reserve status, or recently discharged, and their dependents.

The SCMFO is a non-profit organization run by an all volunteer board and staff. Many of our volunteers have previously served on active duty. The group operates out of space granted by St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church in San Clemente. SCMFO funds are managed by an established Foundation, a 501c3, in a fund established solely for the SCMFO use. The SCMFO partners with other non-profit organizations to accomplish its goals.

Address: 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673

Assistance Line: 949-388-2812

Morale Projects for 2008:

November 2008: Raise $30,000 to continue the Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Morale event, providing the dinner fixings – turkey included- to 1000+ base families.

December 2008: A Christmas party for families at the north end of base.

For questions about our programs, or, to make a request for assistance please call: (949) 388-2812. Ask to speak to a Military Family Outreach member or to leave a message. We return calls within 24 hours during the week; and on Mondays following a weekend.

The generosity of Orange County is very much appreciated and importantl! Please support our military members and their families with a tax deductible donation.

Make Checks payable to: St. Andrew’s Foundation / Military Family Outreach 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA. 92673

NEWS & PROJECTS:

Thanksgiving Dinners for Marines and their Families

We will be providing the makings of 1000 turkey dinners to families and
individuals at the North End of base for Thanksgiving. We are now trying to raise the $30,000 to cover the cost of this Morale Project.