Who we’ve helped

The Marine Corps League (MCL) is a Congressionally Chartered non-profit organization – 501(c)(4). The MCL Foundation is the charitable subsidiary formed in 1980 as a 501(c)(3) educational and charitable entity of the MCL. 

LCpl Christopher Adlesperger Detachment 1316 of the Marine Corps League located in Sandoval County, New Mexico is a subsidiary group chartered on September 2, 2008 and operates under Group Exemption #0995 and EIN #26-3464099. 

In recent years Marine Corps League, Detachment 1316 has supported and given back to the following organizations in the local community through financial contributions, donations, volunteerism, mentorship programs, scholarships and partnerships while continuing to be a resource for all Veterans and their family members in need.

➢ New Mexico Veterans Integration Center (VIC) 

➢ Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center 

➢ Fisher House 

➢ Rio Rancho High School; School Sport’s Programs, MCJROTC, Thespian Society 

➢ Cibola High School MCJROTC 

➢ The Suites at Rio Vista Assisted Living Facility 

➢ Enchanted Hills Elementary ➢ City of Rio Rancho Veterans Committee 

➢ City of Rio Rancho in support of Veterans Day and Memorial Day Ceremonies 

➢ Sandoval County Veterans Outreach & Business Counseling 

➢Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) 

➢ United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Programs 

➢ Travis Manion Foundation ➢ Tribute to Women in the Military 

➢ Boy Scouts of America 

➢ Young Marines Youth Programs 

➢ Code Talker David Patterson Memorial Fund 

➢ Fallen Veteran Program 

➢ Loving Thunder Veteran Riding Program 

➢ Operation Hiring Heroes Career Fair support 

➢ Kirtland AFB Transition Assistance programs 

➢ Veteran Suicide awareness and support 

➢ Carry the Fallen Ruck March supporting PTSD and Veteran Suicide programs 

➢ University of New Mexico Naval ROTC 

➢ Marines helping Marines program 

➢ Rio Rancho Independence High School; food drives and student support 

➢ Military Surplus of Rio Rancho; Veteran donations 

➢ Road Runner Food Bank 

➢ Wreaths Across America 

➢ Local Bank of America and HP organizations; Employee Veteran recognition support 

➢ Rio Rancho Mayor Sunday is Fun Day 

➢ Marine for Life Program 

➢ Rio Rancho Acts of Kindness 

➢ Presbyterian Rust Medical Center (COVID-19 support of Medical 1st responders and patients) 

➢ UNMH Sandoval Regional Medical Center (COVID-19 monetary support for PPE supplies) 

➢ St. Felix Pantry (COVID-19 monetary support to assist local families affected by pandemic) 

➢ Rio Rancho Firefighters (meals to 1st responders supporting local community) 

➢ American Legion, Post 118 (monetary support due to financial challenges faced during pandemic)