For close to 80 years York Lodge #563 in Worthington has been providing a bit of Christmas cheer to the residents of Springfield Masonic Community. From the money that is collected every year from the Lodge’s ‘Dog House Collection’, the Brethren choose to donate $10 for each resident to use at the gift shop, sandwich shop or Community Center dining room.
York Lodge began raising funds for The Ohio Masonic Home in 1944, and it is believed that PM Carl W. House initiated the Lodge visiting with campus residents in 1947. This continued until COVID put an end to visits in 2020 - but the Lodge has continued to send their yearly support, which was delivered by the on-campus post office and the resource center.
There was some hope this year that the Lodge members could return to visit and make the presentation to residents in person again, spending some time visiting with them. But, once again COVID restrictions caused that to be postponed until next year. The Lodge did graciously make their annual donation, and certificates were delivered by The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation, the resource center, and Springfield Masonic Community Life Enrichment staff.
Thank you to the Brethren of York Lodge #563 for your many years of dedicated service to The Ohio Masonic Home and the Springfield Masonic Community residents. Your support continued to provide a little Christmas cheer.
