Members of the Valley of Fayetteville in coordination with the 17th Masonic District loaded up 3 trailers yesterday heading to link up with the Hope Mills and Saint Paul's Fire Department Search and Rescue Teams that deployed Monday. We are continuing to receive donations for future shipments.
Zion 81, Trenton NC, loaded a dual axle trailer last night. It will pick up supplies being brought to the York Rite temple at 4pm Monday and taken to Swananoa
Through the Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc.,the Supreme Council provides direct relief to disaster victims and works with other Masonic groups to provide additional assistance.
The Scottish Rite, SJ, is committed to assisting our Brethren, family, and friends recently impacted by major hurricanes. Helene, a massive Category 4 hurricane, traveled up the West Coast of Florida, making landfall in the Big Bend area. The devastating storm caused serious damage up the Eastern portion of the United States, including, but not limited to, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. Before recovery could be completed, Milton, a Category 3 hurricane, traveled across the middle of Florida causing even more damage.
You can join us in our relief efforts by making a gift right away via the "Donate" button below or in the header at the top of this page.
Read MoreIf you know of any specific needs, or your Valley is addressing relief for victims of the storm in Western NC, please let me know so some of the resources we have can be best utilized. We are coordinating our efforts with the GLONC and the Supreme Council. The better we communicate, the better we are enabled to aid and assist our brothers and neighbors. Prayers are with you all and further directions will be coming from our Grand Master, Supreme Council, and your SGIG. Thank you for all you have done and are doing, as we will be in relief mode indefinitely. Let the light of love shine brightly! I appreciate you all!
25 out of 100 North Carolina counties have been impacted by Hurricane Helene's destruction, that's a quarter of the whole state.
North Carolina Scottish Rite Masons have been asked for those who feel led to go and work or deliver goods in Western North Carolina are encouraged to do so through nationally recognized organizations or your community of faith as you deem most appropriate. Together, we RISE! Let's go to work!
The North Carolina Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation is a 501.C.3 charitable organization dedicated to providing present and future benevolent financial support toward the training of licensed professionals and treatment of children with speech, hearing, and learning disabilities who may receive services with little or no cost to families. Along with 170 such programs nationwide, we are achieving this mission through the generous support of our members, sponsors, and the public. In addition, North Carolina Scottish Rite members also support Masonic Youth organizations and victims of natural disasters recognized by the Masonic Service Association of North America.
