Wrapping
up the
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Resource Center
In 2021, the Resource Center served 1,514 new clients, assisting with 1,931 cases. Our community outreach coordinators completed 116 home visits, 202 resident visits, 744 well checks, and did outreach to 598 widows and widowers. We provided over $106,302.20 in relief through emergency assistance, Masonic at-home financial assistance, COVID Care Packages, and through our Hope for the Holiday Program. Our amazing volunteers provided 348 referrals in 2021! Together, we are making a difference!
Thank You Letters from the Heart:
Covid Care Packages were sent. The Resource Center assisted wit h 106 families impacted across the state.
It’s difficult to put in words our experience with the Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center and Samantha Loy, Director. I reached out to my Lodge at first because I was concerned about the doubling of the dues, and since I’m on a fixed income it would be difficult to manage. Shortly thereafter, my Lodge Brothers found out about our plight and they brought it to the attention of the Grand Lodge who in turn informed the Resource Center. This set in motion a fire storm and the help that we received in baskets full of necessities, gift cards for groceries, and help paying our past due bills has been overwhelming. We also have Covid, and my wife was not able to work, resulting in a decrease in income for our day to day expenses. The kindness from the Resource Center and the Lodge has been truly amazing. It’s comforting to know that we can rest easy and recover without having to worry about financial matters.
Season Spreading Joy this Holiday and all year through!
Fellow Brethren, know that this help is available as many may not be aware and are suffering and struggling. This help has renewed our faith and has eased our burden and we will be forever grateful. Thank you to Cedar Lodge, the Grand Lodge and the Resource Center. We are so appreciative of your support. Sincerely, Albert Caligiuri Thank you so much for the gift box received last month! It was filled with wonderful surprises! A wonderful silver ornament for my tree, cookies, candy, and a lot of other goodies. The highlight of the box was the Walmart gift card that was very much appreciated. Your thoughtfulness at a time of adjustment for me in losing my husband Baylor Kirk on October 29th was so kind. He was a member of the Masonic community for 65 years which meant a lot to him. Thank you again for thinking of me and for all you do!” Sincerely, Clarice Kirk
10 WINTER 2022
Bob and I would like to thank the Resource Center and Lodge for everything you have done for us. The Christmas gift box and also the lift chairs and bed for Bob was very much appreciated.
108 Holiday Baskets were sent to families in need this holida y season.
-Linda and Bob Keely ers 23rd MVP Committee memb bags for putting together Christmas ut-ins. sh d an five Lodges widows
