Masons and the Community
Freemasonry is a fraternity or brotherhood based on the belief that each person has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. Freemasonry encourages good men to become better men by promoting a life dedicated to high ideals, community service, and benevolence
Masons are deeply involved in helping people. Their compassion for others manifests itself in many ways, from caring for children to helping seniors remain independent. Masons contribute more than $1.4 million every day in the United States to aid individuals who are sick, aged, or destitute, or whose physical, emotional and psychological needs are not being met. The vast majority of Masonic philanthropies assist people who are not Masons.
Masons are deeply involved in helping people. Their compassion for others manifests itself in many ways, from caring for children to helping seniors remain independent. Masons contribute more than $1.4 million every day in the United States to aid individuals who are sick, aged, or destitute, or whose physical, emotional and psychological needs are not being met. The vast majority of Masonic philanthropies assist people who are not Masons.
The Masonic Foundation of the District of ColumbiaPlease consider including the Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia as part of your charitable giving to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC number for the Masonic Foundation is 48808 and is listed in the "local agencies" section of this year's campaign catalog.
If you are not a Federal Employee, but know someone who is, please ask them to consider our Masonic Foundation. DC High School ScholarshipsThe Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia each year offers up to $100,000 in college scholarships and educational awards to students within our community. Please inquire through your Lodge or to the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, FAAM whether your child(ren) or school may be eligible to compete for such scholarships and awards.
Every year the Freemasons of the nation’s capital, through the Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia, award scholarships to graduating seniors from the 16 public High Schools in the D.C. Public School system. These scholarships are only available through the counselor’s office and cannot be applied for directly from the Grand Lodge. In 2010, 11 scholarships were awarded, and 35 were eligible for renewal.
Deadline: Traditionally early to mid March
If you or someone you know is interested in applying please visit your local D.C. Public School Guidance Counselor. For more information on how to apply for these scholarships, contact the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. |
Supported CharitiesContribution to the welfare of our brothers, their families, and the larger community has been a basic value of the Craft since its inception.
The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, its constituent lodges, and members of the Craft, throughout Washington, DC, contribute time and money to several charitable and community organizations. In recent years, Masons have contributed to:
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