Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc.

09/05/2026

Through a CSCNA, Charity Corps, Inc. grant, we are able to provide welcome home supplies for hundreds of Marines returning from overseas deployment. Included in our welcome home kits are a reusable tote and snacks.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. volunteers spend days shopping, transporting, and assembling the kits several times a year.

Please contact us for more information on how to participate, volunteer, or contribute to the cause.

[email protected]

09/04/2026

Nine years ago, August 2017, a 2/11 Marine gave his all. Remembering LCpl Ruben Velasco today. 🇺🇸

Funeral services were held Thursday in Whittier for a 19-year-old Marine who was killed during training exercises off the coast of Australia earlier this month.

09/04/2026

Saturday, September 5th is the last day to donate!

We are pleased to support the annual Armor of Light Ball Gown Collection Drive in support of female military spouses at Camp Pendleton including the City of Irvine City Hall’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion spouses.

DONATIONS​:
Each year, the following items are collected to give to the Marine wives, daughters and girlfriends for FREE:
👗 Floor length formal Dresses
👠 Shoes
👛 Purses (evening/clutch)
💎 Jewelry
Other Accessories
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Drop Off Location:
Saturday, September 5th
9am - 1pm
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
Fellowship Hall
3800 S. Fairview
Santa Ana, CA

More Information:
https://www.armoroflight.us/

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. supports this drive but we do NOT have a collection site. Please address any inquiries to Armor of Light.

09/03/2026

Through a CSCNA, Charity Corps, Inc. grant, we are able to provide welcome home supplies for hundreds of Marines returning from overseas deployment.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. volunteers spend days shopping, transporting, and assembling the kits several times a year.

Please contact us for more information on how to participate, volunteer, or contribute to the cause.

[email protected]

09/02/2026

We are sincerely grateful to CSCNA, Charity Corps, Inc. for a grant they provided to help support welcome home kits for hundreds of Marines returning from overseas deployments.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. volunteers spend days shopping, transporting, and assembling the kits several times a year. Please contact us for more information on how to participate, volunteer, or contribute to the cause.

[email protected]

09/01/2026

We thank our supporters for organizing, hosting, and donating welcome home items. Donors from across the USA heard the call, stepped up, and donated hundreds of items.

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc. collects and assembles welcome home bags several times a year. Please contact us for more information on how to participate, volunteer, or contribute to the cause.

[email protected]

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

Fallen but never forgotten.

08/25/2026

Join our 100% volunteer organization as we meet Tuesday, September 15th to plan fall and winter events in support of the 2/11 Marine Battalion and 11th Marine Regiment.

Meeting info:
Lakeview Senior Center
(Craft Room)
20 Lake Road, Irvine
September 15, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Questions?
[email protected]

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc.

08/25/2026

Join our 100% volunteer organization as we meet Tuesday, September 15th to plan fall and winter events in support of the 2/11 Marine Battalion and 11th Marine Regiment.

Meeting info:
Lakeview Senior Center
(Craft Room)
20 Lake Road, Irvine
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Questions?
[email protected]

Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc.