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Creating A Partnership

To amplify the community-focused projects Oregon Lodges are involved in, Creating A Partnership aims to make a bigger impact on the recipients and community. The Grand Lodge offers 50 percent reimbursement, repaying fifty cents for every dollar a Lodge extends in support.

There are two categories of beneficiaries that qualify Lodges for fund reimbursement:

INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES

Providing clothing, school supplies, coats, shoes, dental work, eyeglasses, etc. Lodge scholarships are also an eligible form of support.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Supporting sack lunch, backpack, health or reading programs, and other projects operated by charitable or other non-profit organizations. Public entities such as a school, firehouse, or police department also qualify. Lodges received matching-funds to support local communities.

YOU'VE SHOWN SUPPORT AND CARE TO LOCAL STUDENTS FACING HARDSHIP

When adversity impacts a family, education becomes even more pivotal. Principal of Russel Elementary, Ms. Samantha Ragaisis commented, “some students have parents who are incarcerated, while others are seasonal workers and as such, the students are not always able to engage in learning throughout the year.”

When East Gate Lodge No. 155 stepped up to support the school, Ms. Ragaisis was thrilled to collect 32 Kindle e-Readers. W.B. Christopher Lancefield notes, the Lodge “saw this as an opportunity to help educate others, and to increase access to opportunities for those who want to learn how to read.”

Creating A Partnership is here to support Lodges in efforts like these, reimbursing 50% of the money spent on community and school-related projects including scholarships, Kindles, food boxes, etc. Lancefield concludes, “I feel very satisfied to connect with the school in this way, and to support the students. Our Lodge voted to make a difference in our community.” Pictured: W.B. Ken Clulow, W.B. Christopher Lancefield, and Principal Ms. Ragaisis.

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