Our charity begins at home and these three programs help benefit our members in need. We are asking for contributions to be directed to either the Grand Matron and Grand Patron allocations or to one of these funds. There are also special projects pins available for sale with helping hands holding a star with a rhinestone in the center, depicting our members helping each member of the Eastern Star.
Masonic Youth Organization
OES in NY supports three Masonic Youth Organizations; DeMolay for boys ages 10-21; International Order of Rainbow for Girls, ages 11-21; and Organization of Triangle Inc, for girls ages 10-21.Each group offers the youth of today the opportunity to build confidence, establish themselves and develop leadership skills and develop friendships with other young people and adults throughout the state all within a safe and supervised environment.Take a look at their websites for more information:
Special Projects
Eastern Star Home
We are unique, in that we have the support of The Order of the Eastern Star, the largest fraternal organization in the world in which both men and women can become members.Our campus sits on over 10 acres of beautifully manicured grounds within the lovely and historic village of Oriskany, New York.Our Campus offers multiple levels of care including independent senior living, a New York State certified Enriched Housing Program and a Licensed Skilled Nursing Facility providing a full array of long term services as well as short term rehabilitation.click to find out more…
Charities
Emergency Relief and General Welfare Fund – provides an emergency single monetary grant to members whose need is immediate and of a temporary nature.Social Service Fund – provides a monthly grant to members who require ongoing financial assistance. (certain membership requirements apply)
Educational Assistance Fund – provides small grants to defray expenses of those in pursuit of higher education. Download Application
Nursing Scholarship Fund – provides to affiliated and eligible individuals who are enrolled in nurses training programs. Download Application
Annual Walk-A-Thon – done annually with all proceeds going for special needs children\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’s programs and youth group activities all over New York State.The above are only a few of our many charitable activities. We also lend support of an on campus Day Care Center at our OES Home in Oriskany. We have a Building Fund, Recreation and Cheer Fund and a Gift Fund that all work to make the residents of our Eastern Star Home and Shut in Members feel at home, loved and supported.
Albany Stratton VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans – click here for more information
CARING FOR OUR CAMPUS
An ongoing fund drive to provide support for the Eastern Star Campus in Oriskany. This 11 acre campus houses our State of the Art Rehabilitation Center Skilled Nursing Unit, Independent Housing Complex at Pounder Hall, the Eastern Star Day Care Center and the Grand Chapter Offices. Contributions can be made to the Hall and Home Foundation; Pounder Hall 106 1400 Oriskany, NY 13424. This campus has been a legacy of the Order of the Eastern Star in New York for over 100 years and our Foundation is working to keep it viable for many years to come.
