Philanthropy & Impact

Healthcare & social services

The charitable California Masonic Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our youth, family, and senior programs extends support to lodge members, their families, and the greater Californian community.

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Masonic Homes of California

Masonic Homes of California is devoted to helping our communities and families live well and achieve meaningful and rewarding lives. We offer an array of services for Masons throughout their lives.

We believe strong communities depend on people having access to care, stability and support throughout every stage of life. Through senior living services, mental health care, financial assistance and family support programs, we help individuals and families navigate periods of challenge with dignity and compassion. This work reflects a long-standing commitment to caring for the most vulnerable while also strengthening the broader communities around them.

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Distressed Worthy Brother Relief Program

Once of our most cherished values to to care for our brothers in times of distress. It is in times of disaster–when brothers are unable to meet even their most essential needs like rent, groceries, and medication–that our fraternity is strongest.

Facilitated by Masonic Outreach Services, the Distressed Worthy Brother Relief Fund was created to provide critical relief to Masons and their families. Please give what you can to support our brothers in this time of need.

Masonic Center for Youth and Families

The Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF) offers therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, older adults, and their families. Through family-centered, integrated mental health services, our dedicated team provides individual, family, and group therapies, as well as workshops for all ages.

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Lodge Outreach Services

The Lodge Outreach Services Program provides support and training to dedicated volunteer Masons in each district, enabling them to collaborate on outreach efforts and build a stronger, more effective outreach network across their area of California.

Tales of support

Donor Profile: Toshiaki Saruwataki

Inspired by the Masonic Homes’ care for others, a Stockton Mason extends a lifetime of service through giving.

Donor Profile: Mark Matchynski

In San Diego, one newly raised Mason became a Foundation donor in less than a year.

Donor Profile: G. Michael Arnold

Meet G. Michael Arnold of the Midnight Mission on building his community daily.

Donor Profile: Shaunt Grigorian

Meet one of the state’s top Masonic ritualists, who says Masonic philanthropy is the key that unlocks it all.

Donor Profile: Keith Jones

Keith Jones dives into Masonry and giving back.

John Weitzel, Redlands № 300

In Redlands, a newly installed lodge master is looking toward a bright future.

Allan Nubla

How one Bay Area Mason’s connection to his brother in the Philippines inspired him to give back.

Reuben Zari

How a family’s love of Masonry inspired Reuben Zari of Atwater Larchmont Tila Pass No. 614 to give back to the California Masonic Foundation.

William Lavoie

A Southern California Mason reflects on his approach to philanthropy, and why giving back can help create the world you want.

Ernest Salcido Jr.

A driver at the Masonic Homes talks about joining the fraternity and giving back.
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Our philanthropic causes are supported entirely by generous contributions from California Masons and our families and friends

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