On September 15, 2007, the City of Irvine officially adopted a Marine battalion from Camp Pendleton to make a difference in the lives of our military personnel and their families. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee welcomes the Irvine community to support our adopted battalion by participating and donating to a variety of activities. These activities include holiday and pre-deployment events, care packages, toy drives and more.
Support Irvine 2/11 Marines
Lazy Dog Restaurant Fundraiser
Support the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee by ordering from the Irvine Lazy Dog Restaurant at 13290 Jamboree Road from May 22–27.
Show the fundraiser flier (Open in new window) and mention code "02 Irvine," and Lazy Dog will donate a portion of your bill to support the committee and Irvine's adopted 2/11 Marines. Eat in, take out, or cater.
Ongoing
The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee has been serving the courageous 2/11 Marines and their families for more than 10 years. Donations from the community support a variety of activities, including events and care packages for active-duty personnel and their families.
Please report any payment issues to contact@irvine211marines.org (Open in new window).
If you prefer to send a check, please use the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee Donation Form and make the check payable to "Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee" or "IMAC."
Mail to:
Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee (IMAC)
17595 Harvard Ave., Suite #C2270
Irvine, CA 92614
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The specific purpose of the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is to provide charitable and educational activities and support for the benefit and welfare of the United States Marines and their families assigned to Camp Pendleton, California, with special emphasis on the Marines and families of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (“2/11 Marines”). Additionally, the Committee seeks to educate and inform the community regarding the 2/11’s activities and responsibilities. The Committee accomplishes its goal by soliciting private and public donations of cash, food, beverages, and new and used material goods to help underwrite the cost of sponsoring 2/11 Marines and their families.
The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, welcomes the Irvine community to support our adopted battalion by participating and donating to a variety of activities. These activities include holiday and pre-deployment events, care packages, toy drives and more. Learn more about the Learn more about the 2/11. For more way to support the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, visit Ways to Help the 2/11.
On January 26, 2016, the City Council of the City of Irvine proclaimed February 11, 2016 as "Irvine 2/11 Marine Battalion Day." View the Proclamation View the Proclamation.
The following message was received in appreciation of the 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee and the generosity of supporters like you.
Greetings 2/11 Irvine Marine Adoption Committee,
We are parents of one of the fortunate Marines of 2/11. Fortunate in that there is a city with the heart to support our Marines in such a positive and meaningful way. Our son is the Commanding Officer of Kilo Battery and has been a Marine for 10 years. This is the first duty station to our knowledge where the community has shown such a generous heart. Being a Viet Nam veteran I have great respect for those who sacrifice to obtain and preserve freedom for the people of this world.
We are so very grateful for you and your willingness to provide for them as you have. Having a kind word for our Marines is more than most will do, but you have gone beyond by your actions and provisions.
Thank you again and may God bless you and your families for all you do.
-Don and Darlene Pickelsimer, Powder Springs, GA
Mail: Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc.
17595 Harvard Ave., Suite C2270
Irvine, CA 92614
Email: contact@irvine211marines.org (Open in new window)
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Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 26-2790567 (Open in new window)
For questions or to provide feedback, please email Christine McLaughlin at cluong@cityofirvine.org (Open in new window)