The Masonic Home
for Children at Oxford

North Carolina's First Home for Children

Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

Growing Hearts, Brighter Futures

Mission + Vision

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.

Ways to Give

Gift

From a single one-time donation, an on-line memorial gift to a monthly recurring gift, you can support a child and their care daily, as well as changing their future for a lifetime.

Need

For many the personal satisfaction of providing a useful item, a need fulfilled or a physical contribution for the care of a child is unequaled.

Legacy

This mutually beneficial type of donation allows you and your family to continue to fulfill personal needs and life dreams now, while preparing with certainty your wishes for your family and for a charitable legacy of your choosing .

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

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

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