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MAC = Masons Assisting Communities

In partnership with the 170+ Masonic Lodges located throughout Maine, the Foundation – Matching Grants Program – doubles the giving power of each local Masonic Lodge.  providing  much needed assistance in many communities across Maine.

Under the MAC initiative the Foundation last year we awarded just under 500 grants!  

Maine Masons have always been committed to helping local community organizations accomplish their goals – whether that is an extra set of hands to employ their time and talents or a form of financial support. 

   MAC

Masons Assisting Communities 

Maine Veterans' Homes

The Masons across Maine have done it again! They banded together and in partnership with the Foundation have raised enough money (over $71,000) to provide every Maine Veterans Home with at least one Lucynt System (and in some cases three systems). We are so proud to support the men and women living in our Maine Veterans Homes!
More about the Lucynt Systems [visit their website at lucynt.com]..."Through projection and sound, Lucynt creates a relaxing environment that promotes fun, activity, and cognitive stimulation. Whether it be games that enhance eye-hand coordination, the recollection of memories via pictures, or gaming with group participation, we create positive results in the areas of emotion, social interaction, and physical activity." To quote JoJo, the beautiful lady on the left, "its a treat, not a treatment". A great way for the residents to stay engaged.

The Foundation Trustees have kicked off a new project in Holden!
The Legacy “EHR” Park

We originally kicked off this park project under the broad concept of a “legacy” park.
Yet, if you ask a handful of random people to define legacy, you will get a handful of responses.
Here is a quote that embodies our goals for the park.

“Legacy is about life and living. It's about learning from the past, living in the present, and building for the future.” - Susan V. Bosak

“If you build it, they will come”.  This park is intended to be for everyone.  The location in Holden, ME – at the intersection of Routes 1A and 46 – sees over 5 million potential visitors passing by annually.  Its an easy location for school field trips and tourists heading to/from Bar Harbor.  Located at the first traffic light for travelers coming north from Boston up Route 95!

SET UP A MEETING TO DISCUSS IDEAS and OPTIONS TO SUPPORT and/or PARTICIPATE IN MAKING THIS PARK A REALITY
FOR YOU,           YOUR COMPANY,          YOUR LODGE           and            ALL MAINERS 
 
TO MAKE A DONATION or ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER FOR A LOVED ONE and/or A MASON YOU WOULD LIKE TO HONOR
CALL or EMAIL THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR    Director@MaineMCF.org        

We would like your help with making this park a reality, below are just a few ways you can participate:

(NOTE:  All donors may choose to pay in one lump sum or over 5 years)

The construction of the park will be broken up into three (3) major phases:
   Phase 1:  Removal of the asphalt parking area, preparation of the walkways, knee walls and courtyards
   Phase 2:  Placement of benches, pillars and identified statuary
   Phase 3:  Integration (and potential expansion) of the existing museum and library

The design and plan for the project will allow for future generations to participate, shape and contribute their ideas to the park.

                                  We have over 20 individuals who have had donations made in their honor
                                                  11 Pavers, 1 Bench, and 9 Masonic Pillars and this is just the beginning  

                                  We have a Mason who has graciously donated all the granite we will need for the park

 

Several generous donors have started fundraising campaigns to raise the funds for the following men to have a Masonic Pillar in their honor

If you would like to help make this happen for any of the individuals below, just click on the blue oval for that person and make a donation
in whatever amount works for you – you can make a onetime gift or set up a monthly recurring donation to help us reach the goal faster.

Whether you opt for a one-time $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100 donation or a monthly recurring donation, it all helps .

Lou Greenier

Friends of Lou's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

Please consider making a donation in Lou's honor

Mark Rustin

Friends of Mark's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

Mark had a vision for the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, he believed it could truly make a difference in people's lives here in Maine by embracing the three tenents of Freemasony.

He would have loved to have seen and been an active
supporter of this Park project.

Wayne Adams

Friends of Wayne's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

For those who don't already know, Wayne was instrumental in the formation of the Foundation back in the early 1990's and a Trustee until his passing a few years ago.

Gerry Leighton

Friends of Jerry's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

Gerry was instrumental in the Foundation acquiring the property in Holden where the park will be seen by millions and accessible to all.

Thomas Pulkkinen

Friends of Tom's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

Tom is actively involved in so much, is a tremendous source of historical knowledge and a significant contributor and leader for the Foundation and the Fraternity.

Walter Macdougall

Friends of Walter's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

Walter’s masonic journey spans more than six decades. He is a recipient of the Simon Greenleaf Medal (1979), the Josiah Hayden Drummond Distinguished Service Medal (1984), and the Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Medal (2012). He serves as a Committee Member on the Committee on Masonic Education and Lodge Services and as a Committee Member and Dean Emeritus for the Maine Masonic College.

George Pulkkinen

Friends of George's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park - the goal is a Masonic Pillar

George is an avid bagpiper (who has taught many), actively involved in his local lodge and appendant bodies, he has devoted countless hours to producing the Maine Mason for decades and has proudly served on many important committees, evidencing his commitment as a key contributor and leader for the Fraternity.

Jack Lagerquist

Friends of Jack's would like to honor him and secure him a prominent place in the Park

Program spotlights

Brotherhood

Relief

Bikes for Books

Encouraging children to read

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support of this program

Special thanks to our newest Bikes for Books sponsor – First National Bank!

Maine Veterans Dental Program

A TEAM EFFORT...

Over $30,000 donated to help Maine Veterans access dental Thank you to all our donors - Sottish Rite Valley of Augusta, Arundel Masonic Lodge, Fraternal Masonic Lodge, Triangle Masonic Lodge, United Masonic Lodge, the Trustees of the Foundation, Debbie Redmond, Bob Hoyt, Franklin Savings Bank & HM Payson!

Promoting Healthy Living

Masonic Medical Research Institute

The Institute’s vision is to build scientific teams that can combine molecular biology, chemistry, computation, technology and engineering to create novel approaches to understanding and deciphering causes of disease. Using this knowledge, we will advance basic research to clinical application, therapeutics and cures. To this end, the Institute will foster an environment of creativity, risk-taking, and open sharing of data and research. Finally, this new model will seek collaborations, both within the Institute and worldwide, in our mission to combat disease.

More recent highlights across Maine

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No ONE is alone. If you or someone you know needs help please contact NAMI Maine HELPLINE   800-464-5767 and press 1

If you are not in an immediate crisis situation, but you need to talk to someone, you can call the Maine Intentional Warm Line  1-866-771-9276

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MAC Golf Classic 2022

We raised over $34,000 at our 2nd Annual MAC GOLF CLASSIC this year! Thank you to all our sponsors and to all the golfers and volunteers that joined us.  Net proceeds benefited the Brotherhood Fund and the Children’s Center 

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Marge Jones Recreation Fields get much needed rehabilitation…Federal Masonic Lodge #6 takes advantage of the Foundation’s Matching Grants program and donates $3,000

Under its MAC – Masons Assisting Communities initiative the Foundation in partnership with Federal Masonic Lodge #6 donated $3,000 to support the rehabilitation efforts by the town. [below is Bill Chapman providing the $2,000 in Foundation matching funds to Jason Peasley, Rockport’s Fire Chief, and Jon Duke, Rockport Town Manager

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