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Brethren, Family and Friends,
In the wake of the devastating floods that have struck Central Texas, our hearts are heavy with sorrow. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities upended. The loss of young children, families, and neighbors has touched us all deeply.
To those grieving, know that you are not alone. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Masonic family are with you. We mourn with you, and we stand ready to help.
As Masons, we are called to be men of compassion, action, and hope. Now is the time to lift our hands to help, open our hearts to give, and stand together as Brothers, united by faith, fraternity, and charity.
I encourage all who are able to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts. I ask all Texas Masons and those who support our work to stand together in aid of our fellow Texans.
To support relief efforts, donations can be made to the Texas Masonic Charities Foundation:
Online: https://txmcf.org/donate Or go to www.txmcf.org
Checks may be mailed to:
Texas Masonic Charities Foundation
P.O. Box 2156Waco, TX 76703
Let us demonstrate that the Masonic spirit of Brotherly Love and Relief is not just words—it is action. May the Great Architect of the universe watch over us all, and may He bring comfort and strength to those in need.
Fraternally,
Raborn Reader Jr.
Grand Master 2025
Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.
Note that, as of this time, this is the only officially-operated relief charity of the Grand Lodge of Texas – they have NOT requested a disaster relief appeal through the Masonic Service Association. The Texas Masonic Charities Foundation is a 501c3 organization, and, like the MSA, donations to them are tax deductible.
Thank you, Brother Hodapp, for spreading the word. While my family was thankfully unaffected by the flooding, some of my lodge brothers (Norton Moses #336, Leander, TX) were affected.
ReplyDeleteAnd many thanks to all who contribute to the flood relief effort, through whatever channel!
During the Grand Master's Visits across Texas earlier this year, M:.W:. Rayborn Reader, Jr., touted the Masonic Charities Foundation. My online donation was system labeled as TEXAS HILL COUNTRY FLOOD RELIEF DONATION powered by PayPal. --- which I believe is valid. The donations appear to be set up for Constituent Texas Blue Lodges in the impacted area to have the donated funds made available for those Blue Lodges to distribute to their respective local communities. Regards, Carl Key
ReplyDeleteP.S. Just because I am not on Google does not mean I am Anonymous!
The Texas Masonic Charities Foundation was touted during the Grand Master’s Conferences earlier this year. I donated to this appeal via the web link shown. It is powered through PayPal with a pre setup Hill Country Relief link. Regards, Carl Key
ReplyDeleteClick on the above https://txmcf.org/donate. This takes you to a tab Texas Hill Country Relief Donations. It will be through PayPal. Regards, Carl Key
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