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About Us

Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation has had a singular purpose for more than half a century: to support Vinson Hall Retirement Community.

In 1959, the Naval Officers’ Wives’ Club of Washington D.C. had a vision to build a retirement community to benefit the widows of Navy officers. At the time, a Navy officer’s pension did not transfer to his wife after his death, leaving many widows with insufficient funds for retirement. Members of the club launched a decade-long campaign to fundraise, lobby and build a place where Navy widows could live in dignity, security and friendship throughout their older years.

In 1969, their vision was realized when Vinson Hall Retirement Community opened its doors for Navy, Marine and Coast Guard widows and couples. Over time, VHRC expanded to all branches of the military and government agencies.  This year our community has lifted these eligibility requirements.

Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation has been an integral part of this vision from the beginning, raising funds to support the residents and staff of this unique senior living community.

Our Mission
We enrich the lives of those around us, so they are free to live life to the fullest.

Our Vision
We will lead in creating and delivering innovative solutions, so those around us can live life “their way.”

Our Values
Dignity, Security, and Friendship

Our Foundation Staff

Michelle Crone
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND ENGAGEMENT
Debra Blome
COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Rick Bova
ASSISTANT TREASURER OF NMCGRF
Michele Parra
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Our Foundation Executive Board

W. Mark Skinner, VADM, USN (Ret)
CHAIRMAN
Cynthia A. Dullea, RDML, NC, USN (Ret)
VICE CHAIRMAN
W. Scott Slocum, CAPT, USN (Ret)
TREASURER
Sandy Daniels, RADM, USN (Ret)
SECRETARY
Chip Warner
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Our Foundation Board of Trustees

Annie B. Andrews, RDML, USN (Ret)
Michael J. Browne, RDML, USN (Ret)
Weston D. Burnett, CAPT, JAGC, USN (Ret)
Pat Dawson, RADM, USN (Ret)
Sushil K. Jain, CAPT, MC, USN (Ret)
Allie Leslie, RADM, USN (Ret)
John C. Roots, Col, USMC (Ret)
Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan, Jr.
Francis “Bud” Dougherty, CAPT, USN (Ret)
PRESIDENT, VINSON HALL RESIDENTs' ASSOCIATION
John E. Arnold, CAPT, USN (Ret)
RESIDENT AND VOLUNTEER MEMBER
Daniel DuVal

Emeritus Volunteer Trustees

David P. Keller, RADM, SC, USN (Ret)

Frederic G. Sanford, RADM, MC, USN (Ret)