Freemasonry makes "better men out of good men", better fathers, better husbands, better brothers and better sons. We emphasize the individual man by strengthening his character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook and broadening his mental horizons.
Freemasons are one of the oldest and most honorable fraternal organizations in the world. They represent every race, religion, ethnic background, profession, and come together as one to conduct their business in peace, harmony, and friendship. Masons are men of good character who strive to improve themselves as better men, husbands, fathers, and citizens.
The Freemasons of North America contribute more than two million dollars daily for charitable causes. This philanthropical effort is an example of the humanitarian commitment of this great and honorable organization. Much of this commitment goes to people who are not Masons.
The Shrine Masons, known as Shriners operate the largest network of hospitals dedicated to the treatment of burned and orthopedically impaired children in the country, and treatment is always free of charge. Many Masonic organizations conduct community service projects within their communities, and offer scholarship programs for students. The Masonic family consists of organizations for all members of the family, to name a few, the Order of the Eastern Star for women, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, and Order of Demolay for boys.
New York State is the proud home of the famous Masonic Medical Research Laboratory which pioneers research into the causes and cures for cardiac arrhythmias. The Masonic Care community is a complex that offers state of the art independent living facilities to assisted living apartments to skilled nursing. Both are located in Utica NY.
