More than 100 years ago, the Grand Lodge of Michigan recognized the need for a facility to care for senior Masons and their families. In 1891, the first original Masonic Home opened near Reed’s Lake in Grand Rapids.
To meet the financial responsibilities associated with maintaining the Masonic Home, the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation was established and supported by dedicated Masons who were determined to give life to the term “brotherhood” not only to the organization, but also to the community.
The Foundation’s charitable focus areas include Masonic assistance to Brothers and their families and supporting community organizations such as promoting literacy, education and public safety, alleviating hunger, and supporting family and youth services. Tackling immediate challenges, enriching lives and deepening the connection between Lodges and their communities is a primary goal for the Foundation.
Since 1891, the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation has dedicated its support, whether in financial or volunteer support, to Masons and families, and other charitable organizations around the state. The Foundation’s mission, vision and values align with enhancing lives, whether our own or for those in need.
The Foundation believes that every person can make a difference and positive impact on the lives of others. Gifts to the Foundation ensures that the assistance and relief for our Masonic families, as well as the support we give to build and strengthen our communities, are accessible.
Planning a gift to the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation or your Lodge Charity Account is a beautiful way to leave a legacy. Whether giving through personal bequest (i.e. will or trust) or designating the organization as a beneficiary, we have multiple options available for you to easily plan your gift.
Shout out to Hesperia-Arcana Lodge #346 for proudly donating from their Lodge Charity Account to support the Hesperia Community Food Pantry and the Prevention of Child Abuse at the Center for Hope and Healing this year! Your dedication to helping those in need truly exemplifies the Masonic spirit of charity and compassion. Thank you!
Exciting News! The Memorial Garden construction begins this week on the Masonic Home campus! Follow the Masonic Pathways and Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Facebook pages for updates. We can't wait to see this beautiful project unfold and bring our vision to life. This serene addition to the Masonic Home campus will offer a peaceful space for reflection and remembrance.
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Happiest of Birthdays to our very own QUEEN, Theresa Quezada!
To know her is to absolutely adore her — radiant, kind, fierce, and filled with so much heart it’s impossible not to feel brighter in her presence. Today, we don’t just celebrate a birthday… we celebrate the blessing that is Theresa.
She’s the sparkle in the room, the calm in the storm, the cheerleader everyone needs, and the friend everyone wishes they had. Whether she’s lending a hand, sharing a laugh, or lighting up the place with her smile — she does it all with grace and a touch of glitter.
Here’s to you, Theresa: may your day be filled with love, joy, cake, and all the sparkle your beautiful soul brings to the world every single day. We love you BIG and celebrate you even BIGGER!
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To support these programs and other Masonic initiatives, please consider donating to the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation today.
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