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We step in when families are hit with unexpected hardship — offering immediate help, heartfelt care, and a community they can count on. Whether it's covering essential costs or simply showing up with kindness, we're here so no family has to do it alone.
Faces of Gratitude
Real people. Real impact.
Heartfelt thanks from the families and organizations you've helped.
A Caring Connection: Northwell Health's Story of Hope
Northwell Health
Northwell Health highlights care, innovation, and community impact — a reminder of what's possible when a…
Watch the story →Life-Changing Therapy Opens New Hope for Gracelyn
Jennifer Skalicky
We are so overwhelmingly grateful for your generosity and support! The grant through this incredible…
Read the story →Quick Help Relieved Our Medical Debt Burden
Tara Machado
I found out about this amazing organization through a friend and they helped me pay off medical bills that…
Read the story →Safer Adventures: A Family's Game-Changing Gift
Erica Lathrop
I recently applied to receive a Veer Wagon to help keep my autistic son safe and comfortable during family…
Read the story →With Grateful Hearts – Thank You for Giving Our Son a Voice
Luis & Wendy Guzman
Dear Friends at the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation, We write this letter as Logan’s parents, with hearts full of…
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A Place Where He Belongs: Dawson’s Journey to Confidence, Joy, and His Best Summer Ever
Jackie Connolly
Dawson is smart, hilariously funny, kind, empathetic — the kind of kid parents hope for. He’s all of those…
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Gratitude for a Village of Support: Empowering Safety, Independence, and Hope
Amber Merck
A Voice for Mikey and The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation thank you so much for your generosity. Your support for…
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A Smile Says It All: Thank You for Supporting Cash’s Journey
Lindsay Harrington
We are so grateful for Mar5 and A Voice for Mikey’s donations of sensory toys and a weighted blanket for my…
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Because of You, Possibility Became Reality
Steven Stiller
To the entire Markowitz family: thank you. Your profound generosity makes the impossible possible and serves…
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Opening Doors to New Beginnings Through Generosity and Hope
Eden II School -Kevin Brosnick
We'd like thank The Markowitz Family and the Mar5 Foundation for your generous and meaningful gift of two…
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A Lifeline of Hope and Healing During Recovery
The Voznyy Family
Dear Mars Foundation, We are profoundly grateful to the MarS Gratitude Foundation for its extraordinary…
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Believing in Ali’s Journey
Dalainna Modica
Dear MAR5 Family, We just want to say a huge thank you for being there for us in such a big way. When life…
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Hope and Healing for Ali: A Family’s Gratitude
The Modica Family
Dear MAR5 Family, We just want to say a huge thank you for being there for us in such a big way. When life…
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Honoring Support for the US Marshals Explorers Outing
Ralph Sozio, Retired US Marshal, SDNY
Thank you for attending and supporting the US Marshals Explorers Outing where we raise money to help support…
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A free book in a tough moment brings comfort, imagination, and hope—made possible by the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation.
Theresa Monforte-Caraballo
A free book in a tough moment brings comfort, imagination, and hope—made possible by the Mar5 Gratitude…
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Making the Impossible Possible for the Neurodiverse Community
KultureCity
The Markowitz Family has helped 'make the nevers possible' for families through their generous support of…
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Gratitude for a Heartfelt Impact
The Melidones Family
The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation is a reminder of all that is good in this world. Words cannot fully suffice how…
Read the story →Words of Gratitude
Heartfelt thanks from those you've helped.
We are truly grateful to the Mar 5 Gratitude Foundation for giving us the opportunity to work with a nutritionist. My son is autistic and has been through a great deal of unavoidable trauma in his life. Both of these situations have…
— Anonymous Parent
I wanted to reach out and send my sincerest thank you from me and my family for assisting us with the car seat and stroller. Having these have made a tremendous difference in our outings and helps Tristan feel comfortable and secure. We…
— Erica Ware
Thank you, Mar5 Gratitude Foundation, for making horse therapy possible for our daughter, Chaya. These weekly sessions have improved her strength, mobility, and overall quality of life, and she looks forward to them every week. Your…
— The Weiss Family
On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation of materials to support the development of our STEAM Lab and Snack Shop. Your contribution has provided valuable resources that will help create meaningful hands-on…
— Farrah Simon @P771K@IS 14
I want to thank Mar5 gratitude foundation for they're generous gift. My bed bound daughter Bianca has been stuck on the second floor for several years. The electric chair will help her to get out of the house n for appointment she won’t be…
— Lynn Blue
We are writing to express our deepest thanks for the incredibly generous grant made possible through the partnership between A Voice for Mikey and The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation. Receiving this support has been a profound turning point for…
— Jessica Pratt
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Gratitude and Hope: A Message from A Voice For Mikey Autism Foundation
The Markowitz family and the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation have been a true inspiration in how they demonstrate a clear commitment to help others. From providing financial support, to offering guidance, hope and…
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