masoniCare has recently re-launched the masoniCare Benevolence Appeal, in response to a much needed boost of funds for the Grand Charity’s Benevolence Fund.

Brethren and their families can turn to the Grand Charity’s Benevolence Fund in times of financial need.

The Benevolence Fund, a fund which was once handled by the former Board of Benevolence, uses dividends, interest and other income derived from investments to sustain these grants, which can range from $5,000 to $6,500.

The Benevolence Fund is experiencing a substantial increase in demand from brethren who have fallen on hard times. The income from the present corpus of the fund is insufficient to assist brethren who have a genuine need for help. The fund relies on investment income and any donations received to assist the needy brethren. However, a reduction in investment income and rising grant demands means that only about $30,000 will be available this year.

This is not enough to cover the expected financial demands on this most worthwhile Fund over the next year.

The masoniCare Benevolence Appeal has been created to turn the decline around.  The appeal needs the direct support from both individuals and lodges, by way of donations and bequests. 

Unfortunately Taxation Laws mean that the donations to this particular fund are not tax deductable, however the purpose is so worthwhile and so pressing that this should not deter you or your lodge.

Please be generous and give to the masoniCare Benevolence Appeal, so that less fortunate brethren and their families may always be comforted in the knowledge that Masons will always be there for them.

Donations can be made to any masoniCare Caring Officer (mCO) in your lodge, or directly via our website donation page, mail or in person.