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Mission Statement: Providing and promoting a safe, nurturing home for children and young adults in need with opportunities to maximize their potential.

Vision Statement: MHCO is a haven where children, young adults, and families develop and flourish here and beyond.

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Alumni Testimonials

Prior to arriving at MHCO, I had experienced many transitions and suffered from neglect and abuse. My dream was to graduate from high school and go to college so I could have a better life. I credit MHCO for supporting, mentoring and helping me actualize my dreams. When I realized that they wanted nothing but for me to succeed and were all committed to helping me, I knew my dreams of a better life were becoming reality and I had found my home. I will never forget my journey and am committed to supporting youths from similar backgrounds in their pursuit of better outcomes. Given the proper foundational supports, any child can excel in life despite where they come from.
BenjaminClass of 2003
Benjamin
I came to the home when I was just 3 years old with my sister. I remember growing up and thinking, "why me, why us, why does this have to be my life" but as I got older, I realized that growing up at the Masonic Home for Children was a blessing. I've built relationships with staff members that have lasted even after leaving the home. The home taught me many skills that I've been able to use in my everyday life. They teach you financial management, provide academic tutoring when needed, and give you a safe space to be a kid and have fun while you navigate through any hardships. The houseparents truly care about you and want you to become the best version of yourself. The Masonic Home changed my life for the better and I will be forever grateful for them.
CynthiaClass of 2011
Cynthia
I was fortunate that a room and an opportunity were available to me, my brother, and two sisters here. I now support MHCO because I want to guarantee that same opportunity for children in need today. I know firsthand what this home – my home in Oxford – gives a child, because it was given to me. It was provided by those (child care workers) who helped raise me; by the teachers, coaches, and chaplains; by the staff of the Home who taught me with guidance, care, and stability, the basic values and morals of life. I was supported by every donor, friend and believer in this Home, many of whom never saw my face or heard my story, but who vowed to give me an opportunity to live, grow, and learn.
DanClass of 1968
Dan
Prior to arriving at MHCO, I had experienced many transitions and suffered from neglect and abuse. My dream was to graduate from high school and go to college so I could have a better life. I credit MHCO for supporting, mentoring and helping me actualize my dreams. When I realized that they wanted nothing but for me to succeed and were all committed to helping me, I knew my dreams of a better life were becoming reality and I had found my home. I will never forget my journey and am committed to supporting youths from similar backgrounds in their pursuit of better outcomes. Given the proper foundational supports, any child can excel in life despite where they come from.
Benjamin
BenjaminClass of 2003
I came to the home when I was just 3 years old with my sister. I remember growing up and thinking, "why me, why us, why does this have to be my life" but as I got older, I realized that growing up at the Masonic Home for Children was a blessing. I've built relationships with staff members that have lasted even after leaving the home. The home taught me many skills that I've been able to use in my everyday life. They teach you financial management, provide academic tutoring when needed, and give you a safe space to be a kid and have fun while you navigate through any hardships. The houseparents truly care about you and want you to become the best version of yourself. The Masonic Home changed my life for the better and I will be forever grateful for them.
Cynthia
CynthiaClass of 2011
I was fortunate that a room and an opportunity were available to me, my brother, and two sisters here. I now support MHCO because I want to guarantee that same opportunity for children in need today. I know firsthand what this home – my home in Oxford – gives a child, because it was given to me. It was provided by those (child care workers) who helped raise me; by the teachers, coaches, and chaplains; by the staff of the Home who taught me with guidance, care, and stability, the basic values and morals of life. I was supported by every donor, friend and believer in this Home, many of whom never saw my face or heard my story, but who vowed to give me an opportunity to live, grow, and learn.
Dan
DanClass of 1968

The masonic home for children at oxford

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Dr. Amy Still

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LuAnne Clark

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Winter Watson

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Dr. Linda Mason

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Upcoming Events

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March 15th

Baccalaureate, Scholarship & Hayes Neal Ceremony

May 18th

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St. Johns Day Celebration

June 21st
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Do you have a church/youth group, service organization, civic group, company, or you just love gardening and would like to get involved and help us on March 15th? It will be a great day of beautification for our campus, come be a part of it! ☀️ If you would like to volunteer your time, please email: cvaughn@mhc-oxford.org **Breakfast and lunch will be served, so we ask that you email us so that we can make sure we have you included!🌻

Do you have a church/youth group, service organization, civic group, company, or you just love gardening and would like to get involved and help us on March 15th? It will be a great day of beautification for our campus, come be a part of it! ☀️

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We wanted to thank Semper Fidelis Lodge #680 for inviting and welcoming our Marketing & Events Coordinator for a presentation! The hospitality and company were top notch and it was an honor to be there. Thank you, Masons, for all you do for our children! ♥️

We wanted to thank Semper Fidelis Lodge #680 for inviting and welcoming our Marketing & Events Coordinator for a presentation! The hospitality and company were top notch and it was an honor to be there. Thank you, Masons, for all you do for our children! ♥️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you Mason's. You have always been so good to us

Great job Charlie! And thank you brothers for your dedication to the kids #MasonsCare

This lodges trestle board is beautiful!

Being able to give back to the community that supports us, matters! ♥️

Being able to give back to the community that supports us, matters! ♥️Thanks so much to the Masonic Home for presenting us with their annual $15,000 donation at their board meeting this morning! Donations like these are what allows us to do what we do! We are so thankful to have such amazing partners! ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations

Yesterday we celebrated 152 years of serving youth in North Carolina! To date, we have had over 11,000 children come through our gates—and we are able to continue doing so all because of generous people like you! 152 years is proof that your giving, your volunteering, your campaigning, your love—it’s worth it. And it impacts real humans who wouldn’t have had the opportunities, or the tools to succeed without each of you and what you do. Here’s to 152 more! ♥️

Yesterday we celebrated 152 years of serving youth in North Carolina! To date, we have had over 11,000 children come through our gates—and we are able to continue doing so all because of generous people like you!

152 years is proof that your giving, your volunteering, your campaigning, your love—it’s worth it. And it impacts real humans who wouldn’t have had the opportunities, or the tools to succeed without each of you and what you do.

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Thankful for people like you Kevin for caring for the children that call the Orphanage Home. Many of us are bonded today as brothers and sisters. For that, I'm very thankful and grateful. I wish everyone who grew up there walked away with a happy heart, but many did not. Some because they never made it their home, and others for other reasons. I,'ve always been proud to tell people who enter my life about my home 💖💖 💖

We were kids there for 10 years - very thankful, especially the education! I wish the kids now received what we did. Didn't appreciate it until college😊 Congratulations 🎉

Congratulations and thank all of you for the love and support you gave to those kids

A great celebration! Thank you all!

Congratulations

Great. Congratulations. 🎉🎈

my dad was Class of 1936

Class of 77

Bemis Cottage parent 97-99. Married me an orphan as well!

Congratulations!!!

amazing

My wonderful home 1964 - 1972, thanks for continuing to take care of the children.

Class of 84❤️🙏🏼

Happy 152nd

Congratulations 🎉 👏👏🎉

Great : Demonstrates the quality of our entire "Masonic Community" .

Congratulations I still think of the times in the home.

Happy Birthday to the best children home

I am very thankful for Oxford Orphanage.

I was one of. Those children

Congratulations you do a remarkable job....keep it up!

Congratulations!!

Awesome 😎 congratulations

Thank you for all you have done! So proud of the hubs of being an ambassador! We will continue to support as long as we can! Love the kids!

Awesome 👏

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Masonic Monday in the form of our latest commercial! Thank you to one of our alumni, Cynthia Kelly, for being such an awesome advocate for MHCO! ✨

Because of generous people like you, children like Cynthia grow into and thrive as adults—who never forget your kindness! ♥️

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I was so happy to do this for the home! Such a blessing to be able to speak a little bit about the impact the home made on me 💜

This is most heart warming, seeing you and the words you said about the Home!!Thank you so much and my best to you!!

Way to go Cynthia Kelly. My father gave all credit to the Masonic Home for his success later in life.

Very nice....glad you are doing well

Love my home for looking out for so many children needing the home and guidance much needed in our lives

A great job by Cynthia

Think I was there around 85-86-87..

Great job Cynthia ! Thanks for sharing!

Without them I wouldn’t have you 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 I’m sooo glad you’re my best friend 💜

Awesome Cynthia Kelly !

Cynthia Kelly 💜 💜 💜

This makes me so happy to be a part of this great group of people!

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What a wonderful event for our children and their caregivers! God’s Blessings for all !

Thank you for the time you spent with the kids! I’m sure the food was a great hit!

Thank y’all for what you do for the Masonic Home. As a former resident of the Home, please know that they couldn’t do it without the support from the Masonic Lodges. Thank you all!! ❤️

Looks awesome. Thanks fellas!

Really nice and fun, too, I am sure! 👍🏻 ❤️🎈🎉

Thank you! Copeland Masonic Lodge is changing the world for the better one pizza at a time. You brothers ROCK!

Thanks for doing what you do!!! 😇

Well done brethren

Great job! I’m sure they enjoyed all the goodies and your support!

Great job brothers

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We would like to give a tremendous thank you to Tim Taylor, of Bingham Lodge #272 for donating a vehicle to MHCO. Because of generous people like him, one more ILP resident will be able to get to and from school and their jobs! Thank you Tim! We appreciate you! ♥️

We would like to give a tremendous thank you to Tim Taylor, of Bingham Lodge #272 for donating a vehicle to MHCO. Because of generous people like him, one more ILP resident will be able to get to and from school and their jobs!

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Fantastic news Thank you Brother

Thank you great home for the kids love them worked there

Awesomeness!!! Thank you Brother Ambassador!!!

Great job Timmy, good pic!

Brother Tim is an EXCELLENT example of what Masonry stands for. I’m always excited to serve with him in the Scottish Rite Valley of Greensboro!

Thank you 😊

Thank you

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Great job Dad! Alvin Billings

This home is an awesome place.

I would love to have a calendar? My mom was at Oxford orphanage.

How can I get one of those calendars send me the information please

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