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Staying Connected through the Resource Center

The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center is staying connected through making phone calls to do well checks to our community members and clients. We are also utilizing technology and finding creative ways to stay socially connected!

It’s true that the last few months have been difficult with the "stayat-home" orders. People miss their families and their friends. But one thing is for sure, WE have all been in this together. Everyone has felt it. Even medical providers went to telehealth options. There is genuine concern out there, but whether it’s through Skype, FaceTime, or simply answering a phone call, there are ways to stay connected during this time.

Call us at 877-881-1623. We can help.

The Resource Center assists Masonic and Eastern star widows and widowers through our Widow(ers) Program. Through this program we mail out a Bereavement Packet to any Mason or widow upon the death of their spouse. We enclose pamphlets tailored to your specific situation and follow up with a phone call. This is another way to express our Masonic Obligation of caring for our widows. If you have a recent widow/widower who may need the informational packet, please contact DeAnna Kinney at 740-262-1974 or DKinney@ ohiomasonichome.org.

Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center Widows’ Program

The Masonic Volunteer Program continues to grow throughout the state with 13 Committees and 278 volunteers. New Committees have been formed in the 1st, 9th and 15th districts, with Harold Greenman, Phil Hoffman and Larry Lance as the respective chairmen. A shout out goes to all the volunteers who have been calling our Resource Center community clients during the quarantine. Your calls have been so important to the mental health and wellbeing of our folks. Volunteers were matched by their Resource Center liaison with clients in their local community and would call them periodically to check-in and inquire as to any need. If a need was found, the volunteer would then contact the Resource Center liaison to coordinate the service using local resources, for example: prescription or grocery delivery, or home delivered meals. There has also been an increase in interest in the Masonic Volunteer Program as Lodges and chapters try to find ways to unite to identify and serve those in need. Thank you to all our volunteers for your support and service to the Resource Center. If you would like further information on MVP Committees, please contact DeAnna Kinney at 740-262-1974 or DKinney@ ohiomasonichome.org.

MVP Outreach During the Pandemic

The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center would like to recognize the Society of Washington Lodges of Rome #535. What an honor to be one of an elite group of Lodges, recognized by the Grand Lodges of the United States, for your commitment to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial! Bill Malone has been the driving force coordinating this effort. Tex Watters is serving as the WM of the newly formed Lodge.

Recognizing our Lodges

Rome Lodge #535 is a treasured friend to the Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center, exemplifying the heart of Masonry through their service to others. Rome #535 is located in Stout, Ohio, in Scioto County. Once the all clear is given for meetings to resume, several members of Rome #535 will be volunteers with the new District 7 MVP Committee.