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As a fraternity, Freemasonry provides an opportunity for men to meet and enjoy friendly companionship. In the spirit of helpfulness and brotherly love and guided by strict moral principles it encourages goodwill toward all mankind.
Freemasonry is of a personal nature in its private ceremonies. Its ritual dramatizes a philosophy of life based on morality and actively promotes self improvement. The tools of operative masons are used to symbolize and teach the basic principles of brotherly love, charity, and truth which Masons are encouraged to practice in their daily lives. Charity is a tangible way in which Masons help those whose circumstances in life fairly warrant it.
As a fraternity, Freemasonry encourages goodwill toward all mankind. Charity is a tangible way in which Masons help those whose circumstances in life fairly warrant it. In Billings, the Masonic groups have the following philanthropies available.
The Thomas McGirl Memorial Educational Scholarship Fund
The Billings Masonic Center Charitable Fund
The Billings Masonic Library
The Scottish Rite Cancer Van
The Pediatric Therapy Clinic
The Scottish Rite Shoes for Kids Fund
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation
The White Shrine of Jerusalem Material Objective
