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Freemasonry teaches us that :

The covering of a Lodge is the clouded canopy, or starry-decked heaven, where all good Masons hope at last to arrive, by the aid of a ladder, called Jacob’s ladder, having three principle rounds, denominated Faith, Hope and Charity; teaching Faith in God, Hope in immortality, and Charity to all mankind.  But the greatest of these is Charity; for Faith may be lost in sight, Hope ends in fruition, but Charity extends beyond the grave, to the boundless realms of eternity. 

 

 

The Masonic Angel Fund™ is the fastest-growing Masonic charity anywhere. Founded in 1998 by the members of Universal Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Orleans, Massachusetts, the "MAF" has spread to 94 Lodges in 11 states since it was first licensed in the summer of 2000.  The Masonic Angel Fund™ is changing kids' lives - one community at a time, one child at a time.
 

The Fund provides modest assistance to children in need who do not fit the criteria for the usual social-service programs. Such assistance might be to provide a pair of glasses, a coat, shoes, field trip fees or minor health services. MAF benevolences can cover almost any need that will enhance a child's learning experience - some Masonic Angel Funds even provide scholarships for music and fine arts instruction. Applications for assistance will be fulfilled via confidential requests from local school principals, counselors and school nurses.
 

For example, if the nurse discovers a child who needs a winter coat she simply makes a request to the Trustees of the Angel Fund who will issue a check to the principal or nurse in an appropriate amount.

In cases where professional services are required (i.e. medical, dental, optical…etc.) the local MAF works with the school to make available our numerous sources for services of this nature. Some of our Masonic Brothers are health care professionals, so there is an excellent chance we may be able to arrange the donation of products or services.

A cornerstone of the Masonic Angel Fund™ program is the close relationship that develops between the local school system and the sponsoring Lodge. Because MAF standards require that all screening of requests be performed by the school's professional staff, the Masons are cast in a purely supportive role rather than in one that requires them to screen and qualify every application. This means that those who operate the local Fund can respond very quickly once they are contacted by the school. This quick response contrasts strongly with many "institutional" relief services where days or weeks can elapse between the time of a request and an answer being received. Our ability to serve the school professionals in a rapid, efficient manner underscores the image of Masons as the "can do" people in the community.

By June of 2002, the Foundation projects that all Masonic Angel Funds together will have given out over $100,000 in benevolences to children in their communities. If current long-range projections hold, we anticipate $1,000,000 in benevolences by the end of 2004.
 

 

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