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Donor Profile: Allan Nubla

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

Unforgettable: The Masonic Connection to the Forget-Me-Not

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

Donor Profile: Reuben Zari

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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.

New Masonic Philanthropic Gift Is Revving Up Technical Education

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

In San Diego, the Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Honors a Legend

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

Culture Shock

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A Masonic researcher on the unique nature of Filipino Freemasonry.

Donor Profile: Edward Page

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

Fair Trade

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A new Masonic scholarship builds support for the trades

Donor Profile: Cesar Aguirre

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

Building Better

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

Donor Profile: Jared Yoshiki

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

Donor Profile: Romeo Escober

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

Spreading Relief

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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.

Afterburn

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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

Donor Profile: David Coss

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

Juuust a Bit Outside

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

A Beautiful Experiment

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

Teacher Knows Best

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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.

Donor Profile: Fares Khoury

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

Annual Report 2019: The Future is Bright

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

Skipper Knows Best

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

Giving It as Good as You Get

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

Public Schools Month

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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.

Who I Am

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

For Our Children. For Our Future.

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

Acorn to Oak

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

The Gift of Education

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

Chairman of the Board’s Message

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

Coming Together to Give Back

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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.

An Eye Towards The Future

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

Honor Roll of Donors

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

Thank You, Pace Setters!

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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.

21st Century Club

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