“In the United States alone, Masonic organizations give $1.5 million a day to charity. Everyday worldwide OES members give their time and loving kindness in their communities.”
OES Service Dogs
As the primary and identifying charity, the Order of the Eastern Star advocates for qualified Service Dog programs and provides financial assistance to such organizations, aiding their efforts to serve mankind and to allow individuals to achieve independence.
Chairman: Debbie Tanner, PGM Nevada (US & Canada)
Email: ggcservicedogs@yahoo.com
Co-Chairmen: William Shockey "Bill", PGP West Virginia and David Tom Smith "Tom", PGP Wyoming
Regenerative Medicine
Honoring its mission to support endeavors that benefit all mankind, the General Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star has chosen Regenerative Medicine as one of its philanthropic projects.
Chairman: Scott Riddle, PGP Ohio
Email: scottriddle.oes@gmail.com
Youth Projects
Eastern Star gives support to young people who are members of Rainbow for Girls, Job’s Daughters, and the Order of DeMolay. These fine young people who are training themselves to be leaders are likely prospects to become valued Eastern Stars or Masons. The Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic fraternity are highly rewarded by their support of and interest in these youth organizations.
Chairman: Patton R. Hart "Pat", PGP Kentucky
Email: patton.hart@gmail.com
ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership)
A scholarship fund for those who are going to school for the purpose of religious training. Each state administers their own ESTARL program. Those wishing to apply for an ESTARL Scholarship should contact the Grand Secretary of the state or province in which they reside.
Chairman: Tim Vanderhoof, PGP Kentucky
Email: tim.vanderhoof53@gmail.com
Eastern Star Homes
Many Grand Jurisdictions have homes for their senior members. These homes range in function from full fledged “retirement homes” to organizations that provide services to those who are in need. To find out more about the services in your state, contact that state: Click Here (Not all states have homes).
Eastern Star Chapters donate funds to a wide variety of worthy charities and service focuses.
Some of these include service dogs, cancer research, the Arthritis Fund, the Heart Fund, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Shriners' Charities, and orphanages.