Strengthening Bonds Between Lodges & Communities

Creating a Partnership continues to grow and expand, helping Lodges make lasting connections with their communities.

This year, 16 Lodges have submitted for scholarships and projects related to youth and helping their communities in a variety of ways. Some of the unique partnerships this year were food banks and backpack programs as Lodges partnered with local schools and nonprofits to get food to those who need it most.

Blue Mountain Lodge No. 34 contributed $10,000 towards a community splash pad that will surely be enjoyed by many people in their town. Construction is planned to begin in the spring of 2024 in Baker City.

This year 15 students from around Oregon have benefitted from post high school scholarships to continue their education. Collectively, these students were awarded $33,000.

The Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation plans to continue offering these funds to strengthen the bonds between the Lodges and the families living nearby. There is still more than $72,000 in the 2023-2024 budget that Lodges can apply for.

Creating a Partnership has many ways to connect Lodges and their communities. If you know a teacher or professional in the community that has a youth project or community need, but there isn’t a Lodge near them, they can submit a form to be matched with a sponsoring Lodge nearby. Visit OregonFreemasonry.com/Community.

How is your Lodge currently participating in your community? Creating a Partnership can make your Lodge’s contributions go even further.

Find the application in Grand View under the Resources tab. Submit completed applications and proof of funds spent (ex: copy of check or receipt.)

For questions about the program or qualifications, contact Tiffany Tullius at the Grand Lodge office at 503.357.5085 or ttullius@oregonfreemasonry.com.

Heppner Lodge No. 69 Heppner High School FFA Backpack Food Partnership

We stocked up for the Hunger Backpack Program today. Looking forward to helping kids in our community have enough food on the weekends.

- Heppner FFA

Rickreall Lodge No. 110 Perrydale Schools Robotics Program

I love watching the impact Creating a Partnership has made in bonds between students, schools, and the Lodges over the years. Creating a Partnership is helping to meet the needs of school-aged children and strengthening the bonds of the Lodges and their communities. The excitement in these kids as partnerships are made is heart warming. With everyone working together, Oregon Freemasonry is making a lasting impact in our communities for years to come.

- Tiffany Tullius
Creating a Partnership Program Manager