Since the last published wish list, many generous individuals, lodges and chapters have donated funds to: replace resident bed spreads and purchase a new piano dolly at Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill; renovate the Activity Room and Assembly Room at Masonic Village at Sewickley; purchase APM2 mattresses, a full lift and a sit and stand lift for residents in the Masonic Health Care Center at the Masonic Village at Elizabethtown; and replace mattresses, provide music lessons and purchase instruments for the children at the Masonic Children's Home.

A lay minister, Bro. Charles Yingling, Woodbury Lodge No. 539, Roaring Spring, and his wife, Mona, were inspired to donate funds for the purchase of two advent banners, Christmas banners, Christ candles and candle sets to help the residents of the Masonic Village at Sewickley celebrate the holidays in a meaningful way. "It has always been our nature to donate," Bro. Yingling said. "A lot of charities are hard pressed for funds and money is getting tighter for everyone. The Masonic Charities are one of several on our list of charities we support." He and Mona also have set up a charitable remainder trust to benefit the Masonic Villages even after they pass away.

Members of Williamson-Corinthian Lodge No. 368, Philadelphia, wanted to make sure their neighbors at the Masonic Village at Warminster had everything they needed to live comfortable and fulfilling lives. After seeing the Masonic Villages' Wish List in an issue of "The Pennsylvania Freemason," Bro. Thomas Burgess, P.M., said. "We felt these items were necessities for the facility. Our lodge has been lucky. We have good people who have made good investments and we like to turn around and see what we can do for those around us."