Carlsbad, Oceanside and Marine Corps Volunteers Give Historic Chapel New Look

The Caruso Memorial Chapel on Camp Pendleton has been a landmark for almost 60 years and was in need of some extensive renovations.

On April 28, during the annual "Mormon Helping Hands Day of Service" more than 100 people from volunteered to give the chapel a makeover. The volunteers were from the Oceanside, and Carlsbad congregations of the LDS church.  A group of Marines also volunteered.

Thanks to the contributions of some local businesses, and the donations of money and supplies, the project was completed.  gave a cash donation to buy paint and supplies, Briggs Tree Wholesale Nursery donated more than $1,000 for plants, and planting material, and Orco Block gave a 75 percent discount on stacking blocks for the landscaping project.