The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center was contacted by the Worshipful Master of Heber Lodge #501 that they had a brother in need. Robert Schooley’s wife, Janet, was in rehab and when she came home, they needed a wheelchair ramp. Together through the resource center’s Emergency Assistance Program, the Lodge and Grand Lodge Charitable Fund … Continued
At The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center, our mission is simple: to walk alongside Masons, Eastern Star members, and their families when life becomes challenging. Sometimes that support comes in the form of guidance, connection to resources, or simply having someone who will help navigate a complicated process. For Eastern Star member Annette Bowman, that … Continued
When Chris Gibbs was raised a Mason, his primary desire was simple: to find meaningful friendships and embrace the Masonic principle of servitude. Little did he know that this journey would also provide support in a time of great personal hardship. His story is a powerful reminder of the Fraternal values of brotherhood, compassion, and … Continued
When Susan Bennett called the The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center, she was looking for a referral. She needed someone who could help them with some minor home repairs. Someone had been hired to fix the railing on their porch. However, once paid, the handyman left – never to return or be heard from again. … Continued
When MVP chairman from Lucasville Lodge #465 contacted The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center in late August, he was looking for assistance for not just a fellow Brother in the Lodge, but the Worshipful Master, Kevin Kennedy. Kevin received a liver transplant nearly 10 years ago and, due to the antirejection medication that he has … Continued
A group of Masonic Volunteers in the 2nd District from Jefferson Lodge #90 got together on a Saturday in July to help a Masonic widow. Struggling with health problems, she can no longer maintain her flower beds and bushes. The volunteers spent the day weeding her flower beds and trimming bushes. She asked if they … Continued
The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center recently provided critical financial assistance to a Masonic widow who faced significant hardship following an extended hospitalization. After a lengthy stay in the hospital, the widow returned home to find herself behind on rent and struggling to cover basic living expenses. After she reached out for help, The Ohio … Continued
Western Reserve Masonic Community resident Ronna Yoho spoke with our Intake Coordinator, Rachel Lancaster, and asked for assistance in finding a foldable electric wheelchair for her husband, Richard. Ronna shared that Richard was having a hard time walking to the woodshop and other activities on campus. After discovering that Richard was a veteran, Rachel was … Continued
A client recently called The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center and spoke to Rachel, our intake coordinator. The client didn’t have a Masonic affiliation, but she shared that she didn’t have any food, and it would be a few weeks before her next social security check. Rachel dispatched the call to our Southwest Ohio Community … Continued
When people come together, help can be achieved. The Southern Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator, Trinity Davidson, received a call from a Masonic member stating that his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and John Walker, needed help in the 12th District. Before reaching out to the Masonic member, Trinity was contacted by Lodge secretary Troy Thacker. Troy … Continued