Charity rests at the foundation of Freemasonry. It is estimated that Masonic institutions donate over $2M each day in an effort to aid those in need and strengthen our communities. Libraries, schools, hospitals, and countless others have benefited from the generosity of the largest and oldest fraternity the world has ever known. Our motto: Truth, Relief, and Brotherly Love is more than just good men doing good works. It is a pledge of honor and commitment for the ages.
While our Lodge engages in individual charitable projects, there are a number of Masonic organizations that have a particular focus, and we enjoy supporting these efforts that have a worldwide impact.
Please check out the links below and to the right and learn more about some of the charities that are important to us!
Our Lodge is proud to partner with the Red Cross to host blood drives in our Lodge, right here in our community. Check out the schedule on the Red Cross website for the next blood drive near you. Your donation can help save a life.
Organized by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Colorado, the Masonic Band Camp is a great opportunity for high school students to grow their skills and build lifelong friendships. Man of Colorado’s Lodges, including Douglas Lodge #153, support scholarships for students to ensure that anyone can attend this tremendous experience regardless of financial resources.
Douglas Lodge No. 153 is extremely proud of a continuing tradition of a Douglas Brother serving on the Board of Directors for Shriner’s Hospital for Children; Salt Lake City, Utah. These Brothers selflessly serve the hospital and the thousands of children who have had life affirming surgeries to make them whole again. They are an example of how we should live our lives as good and true Master Masons.
RiteCareCO is a non-profit corporation that helps Colorado Children with speech-language therapy and early childhood language and literacy development services. This work began in 1953, when one social worker in Denver contacted a Masonic organization about a little boy who needed speech therapy, but his single-parent mother couldn’t afford it. This led to a remarkable present-day system of ten Rite Care clinics and three pre-literacy programs across the State of Colorado.
KTEF began in 1956 and historically focused on helping children who were at risk of losing their vision obtain treatment to protect or restore their sight. They now focus on pediatric ophthalmology research grants focused on preventing and curing blinding diseases.
