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Masonic Philanthropies, A Tradition Of Caring

A Tradition Of Caring The short film "On the Wings of Words" and the colorful book Masonic Philanthropies: A Tradition of Caring have become Masonic classics. Hosted by Ill. Earnest Borgnine, 33, G.C., "On the Wings of Words" pictures the expanding work of our 127 Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Centers, Clinics, and Programs. Glimpses of therapy sessions and interviews with parents and clinicians combine with animated sequences to make this 17-minute film or VHS videotape a pleasure to watch and share as a Blue Lodge or Scottish Rite program. In addition, the videotape is a fine way to introduce our Order’s main philanthropy to a wide variety of educational, civic, or service clubs such as PTA, Rotary, and Kiwanis. Combine viewing the film with a brief introduction (provided) and a question-and-answer period for a dynamic and inexpensive program everyone will enjoy. Ordering information is noted below.

http://www.cornerstoneinitiative.com/

Masonic charity

Let us start with a quote...

"To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but particularly on Freemasons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection. To soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled minds, is the great aim we have in view. On this basis we form our friendships and establish our connections."
- from Illustrations of Masonry, p. 72, William Preston, (1772)

http://www.msana.com/

The Masonic Service Association of North America conducts an active Hospital Volunteer Program in more than 157 Veterans Administration Medical Centers, several state operated Veterans Homes, and in a number of Military Hospitals in the United States and other countries, using hundreds of volunteers who contribute more than one quarter million volunteer hours of service each year. This program is wholly financed by the voluntary contributions of Masons and Masonic Bodies. More than nine million dollars have been expended in the operation of this Program since 1946.

http://www.freemason-ri.org/glc-main.htm

Masonic Grand Lodge
Charities of Rhode Island, Inc.

http://server3.cancer.umn.edu/page/aboutus/index.html

The Masonic Cancer Research Building opened in 1996 and provides Cancer Center researchers a state-of-the-art environment for multidisciplinary research. The $20.4 million building was funded through private donations, including a $5million donation from the Masonic Cancer Center Fund.

Organ Donor Awareness for the Vision 2013 Program, Grand Lodge of Tennessee

The Grand Lodge of Tennessee sponsors an Organ Donor Awareness Program. Today some 60,000+ Americans await organ donors to help save their lives. This program, chaired by a heart transplant recipient and Past Master of his lodge, is being spread throughout Tennessee through the efforts of Masons and their Grand Lodge. We urge everyone to consider organ donor programs and congratulate Bro. Jones and his committee for their excellent work in this field! You can contact him about this wonderful program by clicking here and tell him that masonicinfo.com sent you!

http://www.shc-houston.org/

The Shrine of North America is an international fraternity of approximately 515,000 members throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama. The Shrine's official philanthropy is Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that provide expert, no-cost orthopaedic and burn care to children under 18. If you know a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, call us toll-free at 1-800-237-5055 (in the U.S.) or 1-800-361-7256 (in Canada). We invite you to explore our Web site to find out more about these two special organizations.

A Short History of the Shriners Hospitals (PDF Booklet)

A downloadable Adobie PDF file giving a short history of the Shriners Hospitals.

Burn Centers

http://www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Boston/

The Shriners Hospital in Boston is a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital providing comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to children who have been burned. A brand-new hospital is currently under construction in Boston to replace the existing facility. There is no charge to the patient or family for any of the medical care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals.

Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati

The Shriners Hospital in Cincinnati is a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital providing comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to children who have been burned. There is no charge to the patient or family for any of the medical care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals. This hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Cincinnati Hospital is equipped and staffed to treat the following:

Shriners Hospital in Galveston

The Shriners Hospital in Galveston is a 30-bed pediatric burn hospital providing comprehensive acute care and reconstructive and rehabilitative care to children who have been burned. There is no charge to the patient or family for any of the medical care or services provided by Shriners Hospitals.

Shriners

pediatric orthopaedic hospitals

The Chicago Shriners Hospital

The Chicago Shriners Hospital is a leading Midwest children's hospital providing high quality pediatric orthopaedic surgery, plastic, reconstructive and craniofacial surgery and spinal cord injury care. Located on the northwest side of Chicago, the hospital is a short term, 60-bed facility that combines quality medical care with innovative education and research.

The Erie Hospital

The Erie Hospital is a 30-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Erie Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Greenville Shriners 60-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital

The Greenville Shriners Hospital is a 60-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Greenville Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

Honolulu Shriners Hospital for Children

Welcome to the home page of the Honolulu Shriners Hospital for Children! Our facility, located in the beautiful state of Hawaii, has provided absolutely free surgical and rehabilitative orthopedic care to more than 19,000 children from Hawaii and the Pacific Basin since 1923. With your support, we will continue to provide world-class care so long as there are children with bone, muscle and joint disorders and disabilities.

The Houston Shriners Hospital

The Houston Shriners Hospital is a 40-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. A new state-of-the-art facility opened in June 1996. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America.

The Lexington Shriners Hospital

The Lexington Shriners Hospital is a 50-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Lexington Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Los Angeles Shriners Hospital

Since its opening in 1952, the Los Angeles Shriners Hospital has provided orthopaedic and post-burn treatment to more than 27,000 children.

The Mexico City Hospital

The Mexico City Hospital is a 60-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Mexico City Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Twin Cities Shriners Hospital

The Shriners Hospital-Canada

The Shriners Hospital-Canada is a 40-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Shriners Hospital-Canada accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California

The patient and patient's family bear no financial responsibility for care provided at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia

The Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia is a 59-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing a complete range of specialized medical and rehabilitation services at no charge to children with orthopaedic problems or spinal cord injuries. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. In addition to treating children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, the Philadelphia Hospital provides a comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation program for children and adolescents who have received a traumatic injury to their spine.

The Portland Shriners Hospital

There are 18 orthopaedic Shriners Hospitals, three burn Shriners hospitals, and one Shriners Hospital providing orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care. The Portland Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Shreveport Shriners Hospital

The Shreveport Shriners Hospital is a 45-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive and complex orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The Shreveport Hospital was the first Shriners Hospital, built in 1922, and a totally new, modern facility was constructed on the same site in 1986. Today, there are 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. Eighteen specialize in orthopaedic care, three specialize in burns, and one provides orthopaedic, burn and spinal cord injury care.

The Intermountain Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City

The Intermountain Shriners Hospital is a 40-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Intermountain Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Spokane Shriners Hospital

The Spokane Shriners Hospital is a 30-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The Spokane Hospital accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, utilizing the latest treatments and technology available in pediatric orthopaedics, resulting in early ambulation and reduced length of stay.

The Springfield Shriners Hospital

The Springfield Shriners Hospital is a 40-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The Springfield Hospital, which accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The new replacement facility in Springfield incorporates state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment programs, combined with the Shriners Hospitals family-centered care approach.

The St. Louis Shriners Hospital

The St. Louis Shriners Hospital is an 80-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The hospital is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America. The St. Louis Hospital, which accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, also has a Metabolic Research Unit, specializing in metabolic bone diseases such as vitamin D resistant rickets and osteogenesis imperfecta.

The Tampa Shriners Hospital

The Tampa Shriners Hospital is a 58-bed pediatric orthopaedic hospital providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to children at no charge. The Tampa Hospital, which accepts and treats children with routine and complex orthopaedic problems, is one of 22 Shriners Hospitals throughout North America.

http://www.choa.org/

Egleston Children’s Healthcare System and Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center
have merged to become one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems
in the United States.

http://www.mmrl.edu/

Located on the grounds of the Masonic Home in Utica, New York, USA, The Masonic Medical Research Laboratory has been doing important work since its creation 40 years ago to conduct basic biomedical research, with an emphasis on heart disease.

The lab research has had nationwide and worldwide attention. The dozen international research scientists at the local lab pool their expertise to explore the many manifestations of heart disease. The Laboratory is also committed to providing education and training to basic scientists and clinical researchers who would perpetuate and extend the fight against disease. 84% of the Laboratory's budget goes to research and Masons from various parts of the United States and the world are pleased to participate in their support.

http://members.aol.com/SCAmaranth/diabetesofficers.html

Since the establishment of this Foundation in 1979, the Order of Amaranth has donated in excess of $3.0 million, as of June 1998, to diabetes research. The Foundation turns every dollar it collects over to the American Diabetes Association for research aimed at finding a cure for diabetes. These stellar efforts on the part of Amaranth members was recognized by the American Diabetes Association in 1996 when they presented the Order the "Charles H. Best Medal" for distinguished service in the cause of Diabetes.

http://www.iojd.org/

The International Order of Job's Daughters plays an important role in serving the community, visiting hospitals and homes for the elderly to offer friendship to people who might be lonely and sad. They have food drives and other activities to provide for the less fortunate.

Their charity, the Hearing Impaired Kid's Endowment (The HIKE Fund), provides hearing assistive devices for children in need. Popular "hikes for HIKE," provide a special charitable service to communities. Their work with hearing-impaired children has led many local groups, called Bethels, to learn sign language. These young women are rightfully proud to be "kids helping kids! "

http://www.masonicinfo.com/dentistry.htm

The Humanitarian Foundation is the Charitable endeavor of the Grottoes of North America.

. Its humanitarian project began in June 1949 when it adopted as its national objective the cause of Cerebral Palsy and to this day continues support to find a cure for this dread disease. The Supreme Council has contributed over a half million dollars to the United Cerebral Research Foundation and these funds are used exclusively for research purposes.

The image of a handicapped child evokes immediate sympathy Some of the needs of these special children are clearly obvious and easily met: wheel chairs, prostheses, and crutches. Other needs are not as obvious but are just as important. Dental care is one of these significant but often overlooked necessities for good health that is being provided by the Masons in the Grottoes of North America.

32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children with dyslexia.

There are currently 55 Children's Learning Centers in 15 states. Since 1994, many children have received free specialized instruction at these Scottish Rite Masonic Children's Learning Centers. Scottish Rite Masons of the US Northern Masonic Jurisdiction have pledged to continue to offer this service for as many children as they can - free of charge. They also provide guidance and funding for other means to defeat dyslexia, such as teacher tutor programs, research, and scholarships for teachers.

http://www.srmason-sj.org/council/philanthropy.html

32° Masonic Learning Centers for Children with dyslexia.

Directory Of Scottish Rite Clinics, Centers, And Programs

Directory Of Scottish Rite Clinics, Centers, And Programs

http://www.knightstemplar.org/ktef/index.htm

To provide assistance to those who face loss of sight due to the need for surgical treatment without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, or national origin provided that they are unable to pay or receive adequate assistance from current government agencies or similar sources and to provide funds for research in curing diseases of the eye.