Our Charities
One of our responsibilities as Masons is to improve the community in which we live. The Masonic organizations all have charities that they donate time, effort, and money. Within our Elmer Timberman Lodge we have additional specific charities that we support.
Every year we give scholarships to deserving high school seniors to help them be successful in their college careers. We have a committee which delivers applications to each of the neighborhood high schools then reviews the submitted applications and awards scholarships. Throughout the year the committee works to raise money for these children. We care about the future of our community and these young students are our future!
We also raise money for the Masonic Home of Virginia (MAHOVA) which cares for men and women so they can enjoy their golden years with proper dignity and happiness. In addition to financial gifts to the home, we have collected over two thousand large print books, video and audio devices with disks and tapes for their entertainment. We also raised money to purchase a large screen television for their viewing pleasure. Elmer Timberman Lodge has also has started a program to provide a bus for field trips. We care about our Seniors!
In support of our Annandale volunteer fire department, we support their annual fire awareness week and provide Child-ID services, to fingerprint and photograph children. For each child we develop a booklet to help the parents in case their child becomes lost. We care about our Children!