Benevolence

Variety-Cheque-PresentationEvery year we return a significant amount of money and time into our community. Members are encouraged to bring to our meetings, ideas for projects with which we may become involved. As well as helping the community in general, we are also here to help our members when in need. When you have an idea for benevolence just present it to the Benevolence Committee for review.

The Lodge members are encouraged to participate directly in the assistance of any charity in need, by holding fundraisers, by providing social support, and making other efforts that are consistent with the principles of the Order.

Our major, signature projects at present are:

  • Eastside Culture Crawl
  • Cold Weather Warming Centre for the Homeless

 In the past the Lodge has provided funding to the following organizations:

  • United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth
  • Walkathon For Kids With Cancer
  • Variety Club
  • Aunt Leah’s
  • Starlight Children’s Foundation
  • BC Council for Families
  • BC Childhood Cancer Parents Association
  • Visual Research
  • Three Links Care Society
  • Therapeutic Equestrians
  • Parent Support Services
  • Kid Safe
  • BC Adaptive Snow Sports
  • Women Working with Women
  • Easter Seals
  • Lookout Shelter Society
  • Shilo Place Orphanage
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Diabetes Society
  • Heart Transplant Society
  • Pacific Community Resources
  • SOS Village
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Vancouver Food Banks
  • WISH Drop-in Centre Society
  • Various Educational Programs