Outreach
SUPPORTING FREEMASONS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES
The Masonic Outreach Program encompasses many services to support our members, their wives, widows, children and families.
The Masonic Outreach Program provides free information, direction and education on an array of programs available both in the community and across the Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania campuses. Staff can support and assist individuals and families with navigating healthcare needs, benefits and other programs available through Outreach.
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Finance and Legal Services
Pennsylvania Masons and eligible family members who are in need of developing or improving budget skills or developing a plan to seek improved financial stability can work with members of the finance panel. All panel members, who have volunteered to share their time and talents, have a professional background in the financial field.
Distressed members, their spouses and widows, who are unable to retain legal counsel, can contact the Outreach Program for a list of attorneys who volunteer their time and may be available to give direction. Attorneys on the panel may also be able to assist individuals needing legal advice who have the ability to retain counsel.
Financial assistance may be available to Pennsylvania Freemasons, their wives or widows. Whatever the need, staff will work closely with applicants to determine exactly which service is most appropriate. If approved, applicants can receive short-term financial support to help them through difficult situations such as unemployment, flood, fire or other crisis affecting members and their loved ones. Contact Outreach for more information related to applying.
Dementia Caregiver Support & Education Group
During monthly meetings, this support group, which is affiliated with the Alzheimer’s Association, provides caregivers an opportunity to share experiences and learn about various resources. The group meets monthly at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown. Contact Outreach to learn more about meeting times and other program information.
Loan Closet
Based in Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, the free loan closet offers durable medical equipment (such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower chairs, etc.) on a temporary basis to individuals in need. The program does not loan motorized devices or hospital beds. Contact Outreach for more information today.
The Masonic Charities serve men, women and children of all ages, means and circumstances across Pennsylvania, throughout the United States and beyond.
The Masonic Charities serve men, women and children of all ages, means and circumstances across Pennsylvania, throughout the United States and beyond.
The Masonic Library and Museum in Philadelphia, located in the Masonic Temple, is home to 30,000+ artifacts, including precious relics from our nation’s founding. Built in 1873, it is a National Historic Landmark renowned for its beauty, architectural mastery and historical significance. Generous support helps preserve the artifacts for future generations.
In addition to a full continuum of retirement living, personal care and nursing services, our five locations offer a wide variety of home- and community-based services available to those in our local communities. Thanks to generous supporters, residents are given peace of mind knowing they will be taken care of, regardless of their health conditions or financial abilities.
The Widows’ Guild program recognizes and assists all widows of Pennsylvania Masons. Widows are given a Masonic Blue Slipper Pin, which is universally recognized among Masons as identifying the wearer as the widow of a Mason, and a personalized membership card to the Widows’ Guild. Refer a widow or learn more about membership.
This program provides support for service men, women and veterans, especially those who are suffering, oftentimes silently, with homelessness, post-traumatic stress disorder and other financial and health issues.
The Masonic Blood+Organ Donor Program promotes Masonic blood drives throughout Pennsylvania, heightens awareness and provides education and support for those sharing the gift of life through blood and organ donation.
The Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation is dedicated to the development of leadership and character among the youth of Pennsylvania. Since 1982, the foundation has provided a continuing expansion of resources, training, scholarships and leadership to educational institutions and youth organizations across the Commonwealth.
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Masonic Charities
Our Masonic Charities embody the commitment Pennsylvania Freemasons have to improving the lives of those less fortunate and the communities around us. As you’ll see by visiting these links, there is a lot of good happening through our charities. We hope you’re excited to get involved and be a part of this goodwill!
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