As Masons, a main fundamental of our fraternity is charity. Hayden Lodge and The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts are registered 501(c)(10) non-profit organizations. We as Masons give time and resources to those in need to improve the lives of everyone.
Nationally, Masons contribute more than $3 million every day to relieve suffering and for the enrichment of mankind. Masons are the founding sponsors and supporters Shriners Hospitals for Children which offer their services free of charge; the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program helps children with speech and language disorders throughout the United States, while numerous other Masonic affiliated organizations support worthy and needed causes.
Take a look at the below for some of the more recent events Hayden Lodge has participated in in the greater community.
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Hearts for Heat is dedicated to providing winter heating fuels to families in need with chapters located in Leicester, North Brookfield, Oxford, Princeton, Spencer, and Templeton, MA. Hearts for Heat have been helping individuals and families since 2007.
Klem’s Cruising for Charity Car Shows occur every Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm during the summer months starting in June and ending in August. 100% of the Profits go to the Masonic Children’s Charity. Featuring Classic Cars, Music, Trophies- this car show is free to the public and all vehicles are welcome!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August.
Hayden Lodge attends the National Night Out in North Brookfield, MA to demonstrate our cooperative relationship in the town and surrounding communities!
The North Brookfield Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale is a tradition that’s been going on for decades! Hayden Lodge and its members contribute by participating in our parking lot. Members donate items and then we sell items and the proceeds will go directly towards our charitable causes!
Poinsettias for local Widows and Veteran Masons
Poinsettias for the local Widows and Veteran Masons is a common tradition at Hayden Lodge and many other Masonic Lodges throughout the country! Members spend several hours on a day during the holidays deliverying Poinsettias to try to spread some cheer to others.
During the late 1800s, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts began to consider establishing a home for sick and aged Freemasons and their families in the state.
Today, the Overlook is still partially funded by generous donations from Freemasons and many others. It is no longer an exclusive healthcare system to Freemasons, although many masons are there in the various programs located on-site!
Freemasons have long been committed to children and families through our scholarship program, children’s learning centers, Shriner’s Hospitals and sponsorship of youth groups. Massachusetts Freemasons have been conducting a child identification program since 1988 and have identified more than 300,000 children. We are proud to offer this program called MYCHIP.
Massachusetts Child Identification Program addresses the alarming fact that more and more children are reported missing each year. While most are found, many are not. ALL of the identifying materials generated by the program are given to the child’s family.
We retain NONE of the information and this program is offered to the public at NO CHARGE. MYCHIP is part of MasonicCHIP International, Inc. an initiative of North American Freemason’s Grand Lodges, which generates “completed packs” of various identifying items of children for parents or guardians.
MasonicCHIP International. Inc. is recognized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) as the most comprehensive program of its type and has received a SPECIAL AWARD OF COMMENDATION from the NCMEC in February 2007.
The Massachusetts Child Identification Program has been acknowledged and awarded by the US Congress.
Massachusetts Masons, their children, and grandchildren who will be attending an accredited educational institution as a full-time, undergraduate student are eligible to apply for a Grand Lodge Scholarship Grant.
Since 1995, the Grand Lodge Scholarship Program has awarded over $9.2 million in grants.