MASONIC MILITARY SUPPORT FUND
P.O. BOX 491
LEICESTER, MA 01524-1316

Deployment affects everyone not just the service member but the spouse and children as well.

Our Vision:

To assist Military Family Support Centers with an expanded network of support services and linking them to individual Masons who are best equipped to respond effectively in emergency aid for family members of deployed service personnel by working in concert with local military Family Support Centers in Massachusetts.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission:

Our mission is to develop a state wide network of Masons to volunteer who are capable of assisting and responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise.  Our target population is the U.S. troops and families of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who are being affected by the current military conflicts in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq and other theatre of operations.

The aim of the Masonic Military Support Fund is to say “Thank You” to the families of mobilized military who may live outside the support radius of a military base or post by assisting in the support they lack.  Unit-based support systems vary widely in the quality of support provided to an individual family, and all are prohibited by regulation from actively seeking financial support (soliciting). In addition, they are not organized to provide multi-service support within their region, or to support their own member families living in outlying areas.

Background:

• Citizen-servicemen/women are older and more likely to be married with children than their active duty peers.
• Once activated, a citizen-serviceman/woman can serve for up to 24 months and s/he is subjected to recall after a year or possibly less.
• Family income declines for the average citizen-soldier called to active duty.
• For families with children this reduction is made worse as childcare costs increase. The net result of this financial pressure is emotional stress on the military family.
• Daily household tasks and home/auto repairs are either left undone or are redistributed to others, generally less capable, family members or friends.
• Remaining spouses-both men and women-become sole providers for children and sometimes extended family members.
• Many family members feel isolated as they try to cope with their situation alone. Even those with an existing family or church support network may feel personally isolated as they realize others can’t relate to the unique emotions they feel.
• Problems on the home front most often results in fewer reenlistments or more serious consequences on the war front.

We in the Masonic family believe service members who risk life and limb on a daily basis should not be asked to sacrifice their families too.

We hope that you will join with us in saying “THANK YOU” in ways that count by supporting these families with your time, your talents and your gifts.

Donation Request

Your monetary “Thank You” to MASONIC MILITARY SUPPORT FUND and to the families of our mobilized military for their sacrifice is very much appreciated.  Your gift will be combined with other Masons to provide a safety net of support.

Donations like yours give real meaning to the words “We Support Our Troops” as these troops are able to worry less about the Home Front and focus more on their mission.  Your generosity and support can make a huge difference by providing a Masonic communication lifeline between the family members, and by reducing the stress for both military members and the family.

Please consider their sacrifices as you consider your donation.  Thank you for your support to the MASONIC MILITARY SUPPORT FUND, Please make check out to the Masonic Military Support Fund and mail to: 

Brother William H. Moore
Masonic Ambassador
Joel H. Prouty Lodge – Auburn, MA.
BMoore01@charter.net
(508) 304-3178

Wor. George C. Noble
District Masonic Ambassador
Solomon’s Temple Lodge – Uxbridge, MA.
George.noble@comcast.net
(508) 397-0028

Wor. Robert Bloom
Masonic Ambassador
Guiding Lights Lodge – Auburn, MA
RABloom8915@comcast.net        

• The Grand Master thinks your efforts are admirable and would be happy to give you permission to solicit donations from Masonic Brothers and from Masonic Lodges, but you cannot solicit funds for the cause from the general public.  Only Masons are allowed to donate and this will be voluntarily.