Real people. Real impact.

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

Koby is 15 years old. He is a kind, gentle, and social teenager who enjoys being around people, but he experiences the world differently. Koby has autism and an intellectual disability, and although he can speak, it is often hard for him…

— Maying Wang

Our family was so appreciative for your generous donation. We find that things are way more expensive when you put “special needs” in front of it, so thank you so much for relieving some of the burden for us.

— Bryn Greenberg

As a single mother, balancing the challenges of making ends meet while caring for my son has not always been easy. There have been many moments when I worried about how I would provide the specialized support and opportunities he needs to…

— Ramullah Namuyanja

We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity and support from A Voice for Mikey and The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation. Receiving these sensory and safety items means so much to our family and will truly make a positive difference in our daily…

— Sreya Shepard

The Mar5 Foundation purchased an AngelSense device for my son who is on the spectrum. He loves to be outside playing in our backyard or down the dead end street we live on. It has become quite apparent that he is very curious and friendly!…

— Angela Leahy

Happy tears in this moment :) I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you have given to my child. As a parent of a child with special needs, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to provide the…

— Marlenne Astacio

We are so grateful I could cry. Our late-diagnosed autistic 12-year-old is often overwhelmed by the sensory input of everyday life and school, leading to anxiety episodes and school absence. With this support made possible through a…

— J Painter

Lifesaving support to a child in need. This support was made possible through a partnership between A Voice for Mikey and The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation. Like many children with autism, our child is at high risk of drowning. Children with…

— Dia Pistey

Our son is autistic and has severe pica, which means he puts everything in his mouth...dirt, rocks, mulch, you name it! Letting him play outside on his own has always been really stressful for us. We're receiving rubber playground tiles…

— Sherry Freyermuth

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Markowitz Family and the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation for their incredible generosity. The Mar5 Foundation has long been renowned for its compassion in alleviating the immediate, critical burdens…

— Rabbi Aryeh Wasserman

The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the well-being of New York City's police officers. For several years, their support has helped fund programs that provide essential stress relief and promote…

— James Hall

Steve and his team consistently show their support through both their active involvement and generous donations. Their contribution directly helps us provide opportunities for children of all ages across NYC to participate and compete in…

— Paul Cordasco

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— Aaron Haan

"I love sports and hanging out with friends"

— John Molloy III

My son really benefits from horse therapy. Ty so much for giving him this opportunity! ‍

— Aviva

Wooster School, Danbury, CT This year marks an exciting milestone for Wooster School as we officially launch our Robotics Program, an initiative made possible through the generous donation of the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation. At Wooster, we…

— Jomar L. Carabot

Thank you for supporting me and my peers this year. We're truly grateful for giving this opportunity. I was able to learn much during this class. Thank you for believing in students like us. ‍

— Luca Procaccini

I am truly indepted to you for making it possible for my peers and I to explore the field of robotics. This program has brought me from a place with no knowledge in robotics what so ever to a place where I can easily create simpol codes.…

— Moise Raphael

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn about robotics. Skills I’ve learned from this program are code building, collaboration skills, and problem solving skills. Such as, one time I got stuck on a problem, and I learned better…

— Eli Marty

I am truly grateful for your amazing donations. Your donations have contributed so much to my success in robotics and have improved my confidence in class. Your donation has supported the entire robotics community and has improved all of…

— Aiden Jacobs

Thank you to the entire Markowitz family. Your generosity makes the impossible possible and creates meaningful, accessible experiences for people like Dominique and our family.

— Dominique Bottino

I make deliveries all over the borough of Staten Island. One of my customers named Mark. He knows the situation that one of my sons has a very rare kidney disease called Alport Syndrome. He put me in contact with a gentleman named Steve…

— Anthony Altobelli

At Invictus Bakery, everything we do is rooted in care, dignity, and opportunity. We are incredibly thankful to Steve and Mar5 for their generous donation of 10 tablets, which has already made a meaningful difference in our bakery. These…

— Alison Myers

From start to finish, we were treated like family. We want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. DJ Daniel had a blast hanging out with everyone. Everything was a beautiful experience and we truly appreciate the warm welcome from…

— Theodis Daniel

We are incredibly grateful to The Mars Gratitude Foundation for their generous donation to the CPR Foundation's mission. Your donation has made a significant impact by helping us fund and support various initiatives that foster positive…

— Grace Ugalde-Wolpert, COO of the CPR Foundation

On behalf of The John Molloy , Jr Foundation , I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for their generous donation and unwavering support. Your commitment to our mission has not only provided essential resources but has also inspired…

— Pamela Molloy

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 life-changing supports, they…

— Michael Intoccia and Marilyn Zambrzycki

I was introduced to Steve Markowitz of The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation through a mutual friend during the time of our first annual fundraiser for The John Molloy Foundation. Steve took the time to learn about John Molloy—who he was and what…

— John Molloy III of the John Molloy, Jr Foundation

I’m writing to tell you Thank you very much for your generosity. For Helping families like mine. Knowing that having a family member that has a lifelong medical condition can be challenging and financially straining. Also stressful on your…

— Katie & Charleigh Richardson

I was introduced to Steve Markowitz of The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation through a mutual friend during the time of our first annual fundraiser for The John Molloy Foundation. Steve took the time to learn about John Molloy—who he was and what…

— John Molloy

On behalf of The John Molloy , Jr Foundation , I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for their generous donation and unwavering support. Your commitment to our mission has not only provided essential resources but has also inspired…

— Pamela Molloy

We are so grateful to Steve. He knew he wanted to make an impact and help people in their daily lives. The gift from the charity will help The Center For Discovery purchase swimming pool lifts for non ambulatory people with disabilities…

— Michael Rosen

Thank you MAR5 for your generous donation for my daughter Kaitlyn to attend summer camp. Kaitlyn attends Rainbow’s Reach summer camp to help her socialization skills. Camp helps her build friendships, socialize and improve her expressive…

— Kristine Murnane

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt admiration for the incredible work done by the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved.…

— Nicole DiSturco, Philanthropic Advisor

On behalf of the Blessed Sacrament Titan League, we would like to thank the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation for their strong support of our sports program. Without friends and supporters like you, we would not be able to provide our children…

— Jordan Zotts

You never know what direction God will take you or the people you may meet with a "God Wink". Several months ago, I met Joe Marino from The NY Post at the NY Shields Award Event. Joe was receiving an award, and I attended to accept an…

— Lin Polen

We were so thrilled to receive support from the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation earlier this year. We are a multi-campus school for students with learning disabilities, and the grant from the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation enabled us to purchase…

— Winston Preparatory School

We -- Wooster School (Danbury, CT) -- are deeply grateful for your family's support. We are a small, independent day school of 325 students from CT and NY. Our student population is diverse in all the ways our society is. We are just…

— Wooster School

I cannot express how much support from Mar5 has meant to our son and our family. Raising a child with special needs comes with many incremental costs, and having this extra help has been incredibly appreciated. Children on the autism…

— Anonymous Parent

The Mar5 Gratitude Foundation has been a difference maker for disadvantaged military families and children by your generous donation to the National Center for Healthy Veterans. Specifically, the resources you shared with us will enhance…

— General Bob Dees

Selfless giving is the highest of all virtues. Helping others in genuine need is a truly humane activity and it is this mission that defines the Mar5 Gratitude Foundation’s work. While many of us take so much for granted, we have…

— Jane & Joe Marino

The Markowitz family has been a pillar of generosity and compassion within our Kids for Kids community since the very beginning. Their support has never been about recognition - it's always come from a place of deep care and a genuine…

— Kids for Kids Foundation