Taking Care of Our Own

Providing community and financial support to Mariner Sands
employees and their families for over twenty years.

Expressions of Gratitude

An employee for over 25 years, Carlos suffered facial injuries and considerable damage to his teeth as a youth. He was very self-conscious. It severely affected his quality of life. He did not have insurance, or savings necessary to remedy the situation.  The Foundation assisted him with a grant and he received necessary dental treatment over a six month period. 

From Carlos:  There are no words to explain how thrilled I am; it changed everything. Now, I can smile again.

As I sit and reflect on how far I have come as an employee at Mariner Sands, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Mariner Sands Foundation. For their assistance I am forever grateful. It has been a true pleasure being able to work for Mariner Sands and without the help of the foundation I don’t know that I would be where I am now. I sincerely thank you all so very much.

I was in desperate need of a car as my other one broke down on me. I really needed a car to get to and from work and to also help my mother transport my younger sibling to school and daycare. I reached out to the foundation and they provided me a loan for which I am forever grateful. I don’t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for the foundation.

Thank you, Mariner Sands Foundation, for your generous donation of my education and work experience. Your contribution has empowered me to pursue my goals and gain invaluable skills. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and your investment in my future success.

Shayna, a 9-year employee of Mariner Sands lives with her partner, where they care for his elderly parents who have serious limitations and health issues. A special vehicle was required to transport them to their medical appointments in wheelchairs. Shayna appealed to the Foundation for help and was given an interest-free loan to buy a specially equipped used van.

From Shayna: What a relief, we can get them to the doctors in a proper vehicle and avoid expensive transportation. I had no one else to turn to, thank you Mariner Sands.

Thank you for helping me accomplish my goal in becoming a nurse and I thank you for all the support the foundation gives us.

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