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The Rewards of Our Investments

Dear Brethren,

As we wind down yet another year, and prepare for the Holiday season, it is amazing how quickly time has passed, and how much WE have all accomplished. As MWB Jess Raines successfully promoted the need to make an INVESTMENT in Freemasonry, our Ohio Masonic Home has invested a great deal in taking the care of our Brethren to the next level. We have worked hard to foster a lifestyle on our campuses that will spark new beginnings and adventures in the lives of all our residents.

We have made investments in our staff, our residents and the communities we serve through the implementation of innovative technology. Through the use of virtual reality technology, Embodied Labs, caregivers are given a chance to embody a patient with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Macular Degeneration (Blindness) or Hearing Loss. This first-hand experience allows the user to gain perspective on what it is like to have a disease or impairment. Awareness, patient-provider communication and teamwork skills amongst our staff and caregivers has greatly improved as a result. As one of only two entities currently utilizing this technology in the State of Ohio, we have established ourselves as leaders in the industry and have gained State and National recognition. This recognition has afforded us the opportunity to educate the public on Freemasonry, its philanthropic culture and what it truly means to be a Mason.

Through the efforts of our Resource Center, we have established a greater connection with the Brethren, their wives and widows across the State of Ohio. For the past two years, we have collaborated with MWB Keith Newton to establish our Masonic Widows program. With the help of the Lodges, our Liaisons are able to connect with Masonic Widows and provide them with valuable information on the resources and programs available to them. This past September, The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation partnered with the Resource Center, Grand Lodge and area Lodges to hold Widows Pinning ceremonies on our Western Reserve and Browning Masonic Communities. As we continue to further the mission of the Resource Center, we look forward to working with MWB Keith Newton.

Additionally, we have invested in our campuses by updating and adding additional living space and amenities. We have also worked to ensure that our operations effectively align with the resources and needs of our constituents.

We encourage our residents and community members to not think of age as a number, but to think of the lifestyle they wish to live, the activities they want to take on, and the adventures they want to embark on. We have been fortunate to enjoy watching our residents fulfill many life-long ambitions and dreams. Whether it’s zip-lining, kayaking, flying in a 1941 Stearman bi-plane, or attending countless events, dream big.

I cannot wait to see what the future holds.

Fraternally,
Brother Scott Buchanan
CEO, The Ohio Masonic Home

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