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A novel partnership between California Masons and its educational partners gives newly settled Afghan children a leg up on literacy skills.

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

The forget-me-not is a Masonic symbol of brotherhood, sacrifice, and remembrance.

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.

A new gift from the Masons of California is helping San Diego kids go under the hood through high-tech education in growing fields.

A new Masonic scholarship in San Diego recognizes Johnny Ritchey, the “Jackie Robinson of the West Coast.”

A Masonic researcher on the unique nature of Filipino Freemasonry.

A Southern California Mason honors his mother-in-law through the Masonic Homes.

A new Masonic scholarship builds support for the trades

A 20-something on Masonry in California compared to his native Peru.

The Masons of California cast their eyes past the lodge doors—and toward 2025 and beyond.

A Sacramento insider on why when it comes to Masonic philanthropy, all politics is local.

Why a first-time donor summoned his father’s memory in giving to the DWB Relief Fund.

When the COVID-19 crisis erupted, the Masons of California found new ways to pull together and live up to their obligation to provide relief.

California Masons have banded together in crisis before—perhaps never more so than in the wake of the megafires of 2017 and 2018; At a firefighters’ lodge in Maryland, members are driven to serve in more ways than one

The Paso Robles fire prevention specialist and CalFire firefighter on battling wildfires and a global pandemic—at the same time.

Tracking Masonic first pitch misfires in anticipation of another Masons4Mitts season.

A century after the first Public Schools Week in California, Masonic support for education endures.

Former national Teacher of the Year Award winner Rebecca Mieliwocki explains how outside organizations can make a meaningful difference in local schools—no strings attached.

The nonprofit American Advocacy Group executive on why charity is part of his Masonic DNA.

As the fraternity prepares for the next decade, it’s firmly primed for growth.

How a first-time Masons4Mitts captain came through in the clutch

Bill Prentiss learned an important lesson in business: The greatest gift is in paying it forward.

In fact, nearly a century, Masons of California have celebrated Public Schools Month through a series of in-school events that include student performances, speeches highlighting the importance of public education, and check presentations. As the organization’s 99th Public Schools Month this April just concluded, the results of that investment continue to impress.

For one 21st Century Club donor, a strong connection to the material culture of Freemasonry has resonated throughout his Masonic experience.

Through the Let’s Write the Future campaign, we’re charting a new direction for child literacy in California.

Celebrating 50 years of the California Masonic Foundation – and our most generous year in the fraternity’s 168-year history!

Meaningful scholarships give deserving students and Masonic youth leaders an opportunity to build a successful future.

Past Grand Master John Heisner shares his vision for how our Foundation will make an indelible impact.

While their generous donations will make a lasting impact for California Masonic charities, Pace Setter lodges find that the impacts of their gifts are also close to home.

Pace Setter individual donors are motivated by a variety of factors. At the heart of them is charity and brotherhood.

Thousands of California Masons, lodges, Masonic organizations, and friends of the fraternity have demonstrated their devotion to our Masonic charitable programs.

Our fraternity’s Pace Setter donors answered the call of the Let’s Write the Future campaign in an extraordinary way, committing to make an indelible imprint on our fraternity.

The 21st Century Club is a prestigious distinction that recognizes the fraternity’s most generous donors.