Philanthropy

Eighty-eight moms-to-be who are in the military or whose partners are in the military were treated to a “Help for Our Heroes” Military Baby Shower in September at the Joint Base – McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst in New Jersey and in November at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

Five months after a serious injury, Maureen Jackson took on the challenge of the Harvest Hustle in September. With the support of Masonic Village staff and neighbors, she completed the course.

Eighty-eight moms-to-be who are in the military or whose partners are in the military were treated to a “Help for Our Heroes” Military Baby Shower in September at the Joint Base – McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst in New Jersey and in November at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown.

The 2026 edition of the Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide and the 2026 Masonic Youth Foundation Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship Application are available now!

Since the first stem cell bone marrow transplant for Omar Abdullah, son of Brother Omar Abdullah Sr., Mitchell Lodge No. 81, the Masonic Blood + Organ Donor Program and Brother Bill Soloway, program director, have been with them on their journey to treat Omar's leukemia.

During a recent illness, Brother Bob Ruschke experienced love, support and help with chores thanks to Grand Master Larry Derr and his fellow brothers.

Masonic Youth Foundation Scholarship Applications will be accepted from undergraduate students until March 15, 2026.

Brother Bill Harding, P.M., Lodge No. 9, Warminster, is responsible for locating and recognizing all the Masonic widows throughout District 8, a job he takes very seriously. Bill is an avid bike rider and regularly rides to visit widows at their homes to make them aware of the Masonic Widows’ Guild.

Brother Brendan Degenhart was promoted to Director of Finance for the Masonic Villages in August. He is responsible for leading and managing financial operations, policies and compliance for the Masonic Villages and its entities.

A primary function of the Masonic Youth Foundation is to support the Masonic youth groups in Pennsylvania, helping the young men and women grow in members, activities and leadership development. In 1998, the foundation partnered with Deborah McCoy of Educational Development Services, LLC, to offer a series of bullying training seminars for educators and school administrators.