The Masonic Homes Outreach Program provides information and direction to Masonic and non-Masonic families throughout the United States.

The Information & Referral service helps locate service providers, nursing homes, transportation services, hot meals, and health providers.

Resource Coordination service helps put services in place whenever persons are unable to do it for themselves.

The Education and Support service provides comfort to caregivers and direction to counseling and children's service providers.

The Home Assistance program offers financial assistance to Pennsylvania Masons in times of need.

Many people take advantage of the availability of these services. Outreach receives nearly 80 calls each month asking for help, information, or direction. Here's just one recent example:

Outreach was contacted by the widow of a Pennsylvania Mason who not only was distressed by her own situation, but also was concerned about the well being of her son. Living together in their home, meeting their obligations, and keeping up with the daily demands of life had become more and more difficult as each of them experienced health problems. Growing deeper in debt and unable to make monthly payments, it seemed to them that their only way out might have been to declare bankruptcy.

They always had been self-reliant and were too embarrassed to ask for help. But an article in The Pennsylvania Freemason caught their eyes and they gave the Outreach Program a call. From their first conversation, it was easy to see that they were unsure of what it would take to improve their lives. Although reluctant to ask for help, it was their belief that financial aid from the Masonic Homes might be able to alleviate their problem. Though it appeared that Home Assistance might provide them with a short-term solution, a closer look revealed that they had the means within themselves to solve their difficulties.

Enrollment in PACE and Social Security Disability programs offered a reduction in their monthly expenses which previously had been paid with credit cards. Equity in their home offered them the opportunity to consolidate their debts, reduce their interest rates, and decrease the monthly expenses even further. County transportation services allowed for a reduction in the use of the aging and ailing vehicle... another reduction in expenses. And lastly, enrollment with the county Office of Aging Case Management made certain that their condition would be monitored monthly.

Financial Assistance is often the first thing considered when people encounter difficult times. Though the Outreach Program is privileged to offer Home Assistance to brothers in need, frequently the answer to a person's need is met by using contacts in the community to put worthwhile services in place. If you, or someone you know, needs help, call the Masonic Homes' Outreach Program, serving Pennsylvania Masons, and their families and friends. You can reach the Outreach Program by dialing 1-800-462-7664 from anywhere in the United States. For further information about the program click here for the Outreach page .