SEMPER FI SANTA 2025
For our Active-Duty
Soldiers, Sailors Airmen, and Marines & Their Families
David Haaf
Scholarship Fund
Dave was one of Semper Fi Santa’s most dedicated and generous supporters from the very beginning, standing with us since our founding 10 years ago. He was not just a donor—he was family.
To honor Dave’s legacy of giving and his deep commitment to our mission, his family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Semper Fi Santa to establish the David Haaf Scholarship in honor of Dave's life of character and leadership.
100% of all contributions will go directly toward the David Haaf Scholarship Fund
Thank you for helping us celebrate his life in a way that continues to serve others, just as he always did.
Use the QR Code to make a donation.
or Checks can be made out to Semper Fi Santa with David Haaf Scholarship Fund in the Memo Line.
Mail to:
LtCol Jim Sfayer USMC Ret.
Semper Fi Santa
610 Essex Ave
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Our Mission
To Honor the service of our military families and service members.
To Appreciate their sacrifice.
To Inspire our community about the price of freedom.
Semper Fi Santa is now in its 9th year. It has provided $375,000 to over 1,600 military families, including single active-duty servicemen and women. Last year, it raised over $70,000 and distributed gift cards to 477 military families.
The organization has supported Sailors and Marines from Naval Weapons Station Earle, Combat Logistics Battalion 25 in Red Bank, Marine Air Group 49, and Marine Recruiting Station New Jersey. This year, it aims to support over 500 military families and servicemembers.
The goal is to provide $150 per child and $100 per spouse (e.g., $500 for a family of four). The organization expects to raise enough funds to meet this target.
Corporate donations are invited. For example, supporting 10 families would cost $5,000.
Semper Fi,
Jim
Jim Sfayer
LtCol USMC Ret.
DONATE
Checks can be made out to Semper Fi Santa. You will receive a receipt for your donation along with the thank you card from a military family.
PLEDGE
100% of every dollar you donate will be given to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines
CONTACT
LtCol Jim Sfayer
Cell: 732-673-6985
Email: JSfayer@msn.com
Please Send Donations to,
LtCol Jim Sfayer USMC Ret.
610 Essex Ave Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Checks Should Be Made Payable to: Semper Fi Santa
BACKGROUND
Salaries and Allowances for Active Duty Servicemembers2023
The tables below are the salaries and housing allowance for the Active Duty Servicemen and Women we serve.
The housing allowance is adjusted based on where they live. For our zip code 07722, the Housing Allowance is listed in the table below.
CURRENT REQUESTS
SNM IS CURRENTLY SEPARATING FROM THE MC AND HIS SPOUSE RIGHT AFTER THE NEW YEAR. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED IOT FACILITATE SOME PRESENTS FOR HIS 2 KIDS.
CPL
SNM SPOUSE GAVE BIRTH TO TWINS, BUT TRAGICALLY ONE PASSED AWAY IN HOSPITAL AFTER BEING BORN.
SGT
SNM was recently married, and they are expecting their first child, which will come with extra expenses.
LCPL
SNM is preparing to transition outside of Marine Corps.
SGT
SNS recently arrived in NH and had financial issues before arriving but could use assistance.
PO2
SNM IS CURRENTLY LIVING SEPARATE FROM HIS SPOUSE AND IS PAYING FOR 2 HOUSEHOLDS ON 1 INCOME WHILE SENDING THE MAJORITY OF HIS PAY BACK HOME IN TN.
SGT
SNM IS CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING A CHILD
SGT
SNM and his girlfriend just had their first child. While going through a new period in their lives, extra financial help should alleviate pressure during the holiday season.
LCPL
SNM Has a family with one child and a spouse. He is the only income in the household.
SGT
A single father with five children and his ex-wife is absent from the family, No other form of income to support his family
SSGT
SNM IS CURRENTLY SEPARATING FROM HIS WIFE. SHE HAS MOVED TO IL, SO HE SENDS THE MAJORITY OF HIS PAYCHECKS TO HER TO SUPPORT HIS CHILDREN.
SGT
SNM SMCR Marine who struggles financially and doesn't have steady employment.
LCPL
SNM was recently promoted to SSgt. Only one income at household and could use some financial assistance for holidays.
SSGT
No civilian Job SNM constantly requests extra duty ADOS for support. SNM's house recently received heavy damage from the storm and struggling to fix it.
CPL
SNM is supporting his parents with one income due to COVID complications.
LCPL
SNM HAS 5 CHILDREN WITH AGES RANGING FROM 15 - 3. WITH 1 INCOME SSGT GOLDEN COULD BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
SSGT
The sole provider for his household and works two jobs. Any financial help would assist him in providing a meaningful holiday season for his children while taking direct pressure off of him.
LCPL
SNM Has a family with one child and a spouse. He is the only income in the household. Preparing to transition to recruiting.
SGT
SNM only member who provides income with three school-aged children.
SSGT
SNM struggling with debt due to employment issues
LCPL