 |
| (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) |
by Christopher Hodapp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2023
Hawaii Wild Fire Disaster Relief Appeal
"Last night, our beloved island of Maui was touched by the destructive forces of fires that swept through the community, leaving devastation in their wake. As Brothers of the Craft, let us remember that adversity only strengthens our bonds. Let us also use this moment to reflect on the fragility of life and the importance of being prepared, not just physically, but also in terms of the support systems we offer to one another."Grand Master Dustin T. Verity has requested the Masonic Service Association of North America (MSA) to issue this Disaster Relief Appeal.Please forward any donations you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brothers and their families in this stricken jurisdiction to MSA.Please make checks payable to MSA Disaster Relief Appeal and send to:Masonic Service Association813 1st Avenue SE, Suite 357Cedar Rapids, IA 52402When remitting by check, please clearly mark that you wish the funds to go to the (Maui Wild Fires, Hawaii Disaster Relief Appeal.)Sincerely and Fraternally,Craig L. Davis, P.G.M.AdministratorMSANAAdministrative Office Phone: (319) 206-5411
Remember that all donations made to the MSA are tax deductible, and they charge no service fees of any kind to Grand Lodges making the appeal—the amount you donate is what they receive.
In addition, the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Hawaii has its own GoFundMe page for making donations. And an Amazon list has been created for those wishing to donate specific supplies to the cause.
The Masonic Charities of Hawaii Amazon Wish List is at:
 |
| (Photo: AP) |
Latest news is that the death toll has risen to over 100 people, with hundreds still missing. Estimates are that more than 2,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed by the fires last week that were stoked by a combination of the annual summer drought and 80+ mph winds from Hurricane Dora, which passed 500 miles south of the islands. Thousands of people from the western side of Maui remain displaced, and rebuilding will take years to accomplish.
I have not seen specific information about Masons and lodges in the affected areas: please forward any information available to me at hodapp@aol.com
See previous post for more details:
No comments:
Post a Comment
ATTENTION!
SIGN YOUR NAME OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFY YOURSELF IN YOUR COMMENT POSTS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT.
Your comments will not appear immediately because I am forced to laboriously screen every post. I'm constantly bombarded with spam. Depending on the comments being made, anonymous postings on Masonic topics may be regarded with the same status as cowans and eavesdroppers, as far as I am concerned. If you post with an unknown or anonymous account, do not automatically expect to see your comment appear.