Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (FMWR) - US Army Garrison – Detroit Arsenal

  The mission the FMWR is to promote the FMWR Offerings to our US Army  Active Duty Members, Family Members, Retirees, Veterans and DoD Civilians and build esprit de corps, support fitness goals, and enhance community relations.

Proceeds benefit the Army Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs, a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers and their families.

FMWR Sponsorship opportunities provide businesses with an chance to connect with more than 60,000 individuals in Michigan (both Civilian and Military).

In most cases, lead sponsors of the Detroit Arsenal FMWR will receive placement on our website and will link to your website and will be listed in other publicity and in articles.

While we are hoping that we will be able to count on you for $1,500 or more, we are certainly open to any sponsorship amount you are able to provide.

FMWR has some very unique, exciting and high-visibility events and we welcome sponsor partners who will enjoy exposure on our www.detroitarsenalfmwr.com website.

With a loyal, strong and growing number of US Military (Active Duty, Reservists & Retirees) and Civilian personnel at DTA and SANGB, FMWR is eager to discuss the great, value-added opportunities.

The following are among the high visibility and unique opportunities coming up:

As you know, with the United States Military and Civilian personnel, there is a true appreciation of donors & sponsors of our events and the Military and Civilian workforce are most loyal when it comes to showing patronage and consumer support.  We will work to ensure top marketing value for you and I welcome your questions and feedback.

The US Army Detroit Arsenal Soldiers and Families, the Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Directorate sincerely appreciates the phenomenal outpouring of community support over the years – and particularly, since 9/11/2001 and the military’s full engagement in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).

On a daily basis, we are asked:

“How can we give?”                                                         “Who can we give to?”
“If we want to send items to the troops, how can that be done?”

We want to emphasize that whatever option you chose, we will help facilitate the process - - but ultimately it is ENTIRELY your choice. 

You may give a “gift” (or provide a donation) to the Army in several ways.  Or you can participate in The US Army Detroit Arsenal’s FMWR’s Sponsorship Program and receive recognition for your support.

Here are some of the basics - -

Commercial Sponsorship:

You, your company, or organization can support US Army Detroit Arsenal Soldiers and Families, Reservists, Veterans, Retirees and Civilians directly by providing monetary or in-kind support for events, services, or programs offered by US Army Detroit Arsenal FMWR – and through Sponsorship, you may receive recognition in return.  It’s important to note that the Department of Defense allows ONLY its Family and MWR programs to solicit and accept Commercial Sponsorship. 

There are many FMWR programs and events on an annual basis.  The major differences between Sponsorship and a Donation are:

SPONSORSHIP:  A business, organization, or individuals who provide direct support for FMWR events/programs can receive recognition and conduct on-site advertising during the sponsored event or program.                               

·         DONATION:  Donors may not be officially recognized through the media or publicity events.  A donation must be anonymous and offered unconditionally.  The Department of the Army is prohibited from making public announcement of the gifts received (Army Regulation 1-101 para 7 (4) and (5). 

·         SPONSORSHIP: A sponsor may choose any FMWR program they wish to support.  The sponsor chooses which program to support with the stipulation that ONLY MWR programs as defined in Army Regulation (AR) 215-1 may solicit and accept sponsorship.

·         DONATION: The installation Commander, not the donor, decides which program receives the gifts, AR 1-101 para 7 b)

If you, your business, or organization would like to invest in the Army FMWR Sponsorship Program, please contact the US Army Detroit Arsenal FMWR Marketing office 586-282-0969

Donations:

All offers of gifts or donations must be made in writing.  This is so they may receive the appropriate (required!) legal review, and a written approval of acceptance. 

Gifts or donations to Army Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Programs:   The Garrison Commander or the Garrison FMWR Director may accept unconditional gifts of any amount up to $50,000. 

The US Army Detroit Arsenal Soldiers and Families, Reservists, Veterans, Retirees and Civilians FMWR Directorate is committed to facilitate the gift giving process, or if you chose, Commercial Sponsorship of The Family and MWR programs. 

We will help steer you thru the process, and while giving is not difficult, there are certain parameters that have to be followed - - such as the requirement for a written offer of donation, acceptance of the offer, and where appropriate legal review.  Thank you for your interest in supporting Soldiers and Families at The Detroit Arsenal.