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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:
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. 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 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.
-Linda and Bob Keely Covid Care Packages were sent. The Resource Center assisted with 106 families impacted across the state.
Spreading Joy this Holiday Season and all year through!
108 Holiday Baskets were sent to families in need this holiday season.
We are so excited to announce that Trinity Davidson has joined the Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center team as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Southern Ohio. Trinity has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Prior to coming to the Ohio Masonic Home Trinity worked for Integrated Services for Behavioral Health. She has also served as a Case Manager for Woodland Centers, Inc., and the Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency where she was the head of Supportive Services for Veterans and Families. Trinity is passionate about helping people and has a strong commitment to serving the needs of the community.
Trinity lives in Middleport, Ohio with her husband and son. If you would like information on resources in Southern Ohio please contact us at 877-881-1623, or, you may reach Trinity on her cell phone at 740-970-7903.
About the resourCe Center
by Raquel Brown, NW Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator & Masonic Youth Outreach Program Coordinator The Resource Center provides individuals with an opportunity to experience the outreach, empathy, and commitment of the Ohio Masonic Home whether in the community or on one of our three campuses. Regardless of where you call home the Ohio Masonic Home through the Resource Center is only a phone call away with outreach to assist in areas related to clinical, financial, and/or social resources.
Over the years, we’ve worked on fulfilling our mission through programs to provide assistance for not just the elderly, but youth all the way through adulthood. We’ve done this by providing scholarship opportunities for youth with additional youth programming, a Masonic Volunteer Program, and the Bereavement Program. In a world faced with current restrictions and isolation requirements related to the pandemic that impacted all of our communities through the Resource Center you’re never alone.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the Resource Center please connect to the Community Outreach Coordinator in your area today.
Call toll-free 1-877-881-1623 or visit www.omhresourcecenter.org
Samantha Loy
Director, OMH Resource Center & NE Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator (937) 504-4407
Raquel Brown, LPN
NW Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator & Masonic Youth Outreach Program Coordinator (419) 260-0855
Bobbi Schickler, CSA
Certified Senior Advisor® SW Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator & Masonic Bereavement Program Coordinator (513) 567-1100
DeAnna Kinney, LSW
SE Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator & Masonic Volunteer Program Coordinator (740) 262-1974
Dan Shirk Trinity Davidson, BSW
Central Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator (937) 926-4305
Southern Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator (740) 970-7903
Millie McNeal
Financial Assistance Coordinator (937) 525-3005
