Masonic Charity
Masonry is the wolrd's longest-lived fraternity. Masonry is dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God. Its singular purpose is to make good men better. Its bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love have survived even the most divisive political, military and religious conflicts throughout the centuries. Masonry teaches that each person, through self improvement and helping others, has an obligation to make an individual difference for good in the world.
Nationwide, Masons contribute over two million dollars per day to charitable causes. Masonic charities range from the world-famous Shriner’s Hospitals for Children to the Scottish Rite's Children’s Language Disorder Clinics. They also include local drug abuse programs, community betterment grants and local scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Saco Lodge sponsors two such scholarships at Thorton Academy, our local high school.