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Rufus Walston Smile Fund providing smiles for years to come

MHCO was also Blessed to become the beneficiary of the Rufus Walston Smile Fund established by Mrs. Walston-Taylor and her family, Crown Point Lodge #708, and Greenville Lodge #284. This endowed gift will provide annual support for the children needing special dental care. Special thanks to WB Chris Richardson and

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13th Annual Great Landscape Day

The Great Landscape Day, developed by WB Chris Richardson, was another wonderful success. MHCO was Blessed to have almost seventy volunteers participate in mulching, planting flowers, picking up trash, weeding, and making continued improvements to God’s Half Acre. Several cottages joined to work alongside the dedicated volunteers and completed all

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CAPTRUST gives back

The Masonic Home for Children is deeply grateful for the generous donation made by CAPTRUST, which will directly benefit the children in the care of the home! The CAPTRUST Community Foundation grant program proudly supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations throughout the country that share in the CCF’s mission to enrich the

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Concerned Bikers Association

The Concerned Bikers Association visited MHCO to learn more about the programs and provided a generous donation. These funds will help to provide essential care, education, and opportunities for children who need it most. The Concerned Bikers Association had donated to the Masonic Home several years ago and wanted to

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Fight Night for the Kids

We wanted to shout out The 13th Round Boxing Company for being such an awesome steward in our small community! Thank you so much for hosting your monthly fight night and choosing us as your charity! Boxers from all over came and sparred it out, raising $550 for our home!

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3rd Annual St. Johns Charity Gala- Time for the Kids

You’re invited to Time for the Kids, the annual black-tie gala that celebrates and supports the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, on June 21, 2025 at the Amran Shrine Temple in Raleigh. The evening begins with a social at 5 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 6. Guests

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Making a House a Home!

Moving furniture into our residents’ rooms on Saturday was an experience that brought together effort, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose. As the sun rose, volunteers gathered, fueled by excitement and anticipation. The day began with a spirited discussion about how best to organize the space, ensuring that each

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Arby’s Gives Back

We’re so honored to have received a $14,100 grant from Arby’s Foundation. We were nominated by Anthony Gianino, who generously thought of us and we couldn’t be more thankful. These funds will be used to provide furniture for 3 of our Independent Living apartments. We’re truly grateful for your commitment to

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2024-2025 School Supply List

2024-2025 School Supply Needs List: Great Need for larger, good quality bookbags for our teenage residents Headphones wired and wireless Science Fair/Project Display Boards Poster Board (all colors) 1-inch, 2-inch & 3-inch binders Notebook Paper both Wide-Ruled and College Ruled Notebook Page Dividers Three and Five subject notebooks with perforated

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