Dear Brethren,
I know 2025 is going to be a fantastic year and it’s already off to a great start. Every day we strive to fulfill our mission, living our Masonic values to help our communities thrive. As you’ll see in the stories shared in this issue, our teams go above and beyond to have a positive impact in the lives of our residents and those in the community.
The joy we experience living our mission does not come without sorrow. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Robert J. Hanrahan III. Rob was more than just a Brother and a colleague. He was also a friend. We were blessed to know and work with him. If you had the pleasure of meeting him, you know he had an indelible effect on people and will be greatly missed. Working with the board, Rob was instrumental in the creation of our new mission, vision, and value statements. His legacy will live on in the ways he helped set the course for the future of our great organization.
It's the foresight of those who have come before us, and the generosity of past and current supporters of The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation, that empowers us to live our mission. Through the foundation, we can go above and beyond, bringing residents’ dreams to life and helping them thrive. In this issue, you’ll read about Shirley and the hot air balloon ride she got to take in the final months of her life. Her story is a perfect example of living our mission and the things that our donors make possible. The experience impacted not only Shirley, but her family and our staff.
Living our mission goes beyond our campuses though. It’s an honor to serve Brethren in need through The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center. There are a variety of ways we’re here to assist the Fraternity and others in the community.
Over the last few years, Western Reserve Masonic Community has set the standard for what best in class care and luxury senior living can be. Now it’s time to shift our attention to Springfield Masonic Community. Planning is underway to continue our growth and follow the path that Western Reserve Masonic Community has paved.
As you read these stories, I hope you will consider how you can be involved in our mission as a resident, volunteer, or supporter.
Fraternally,
Brother Scott Buchanan
CEO, The Ohio Masonic Communities
