Masonic Youth Outreach Program
The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center held intergenerational day camps at Browning Masonic Community and Western Reserve Masonic Community over the holidays! The kids and our residents had so much fun. Thirty youth spent the day doing activities, Christmas caroling, and spending time with our residents. Intergenerational youth camps promote socialization not only with our youth, but the residents that we have on campus as well. The smiles on the faces of our residents as the children caroled through the hallways, and delivered handmade blankets and gifts, was priceless. The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center provides information to families related to resources and services available. In some settings there are grandparents caring for their grandchildren and they may not be aware of options available to them. Our NW Ohio Liaison and Youth Coordinator is constantly working to ensure that information is readily available. The youth are able to communicate with residents, including Masons and Eastern Star members on our campuses which has led to inquiries from young people interested in joining Masonic youth programs, volunteer groups, and is valuable in building important relationships. If you are interested in more information related to the Masonic Youth Outreach Program please contact Raquel Flanigan at 419-260-0855.
The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center Widows’ Program Lodges, we still need your widows' lists! The Resource Center assists Masonic and Eastern Star widows and widowers through our Widow(ers) Program. Through this program we mail out a Widow’s/Widower’s Packet to any Mason or widow upon the death of their spouse. Included in this packet is information on important documentation to gather and numbers to call. Also included is information on grief and loss, local resources, and contact information for the Resource Center Liaison closest to the surviving 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. Since we have renewed our efforts, we have reached out to over 286 widows and widowers across the state of Ohio. If you have a recent widow/widower who may need the informational packet, please contact Samantha Loy at 937-504-4407 or 877-881-1623.
If you would like more information on services or programs available through the Ohio Masonic Home, or need more resources in your area, call us at 877881-1623. We are here to help. Check out our new website and like us on Facebook to see more of our success stories!
The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center wishes a Happy Retirement to Becky Cason, Southwest Ohio Liaison. Becky has been with us for over ten years. Colleagues and clients will miss her very much. Thank you, Becky!
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Have you heard about the new Masonic Youth Program recently launched by the Resource Center? We have an update for you related to the amazing experiences from our first year of programming! Our youth outreach stems from the roots of how the Masonic Home originated while enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Children are the future, and it is important to cultivate healthy relationships, and provide them with valuable life skills.
