New group brightens the day for the homeless
It may have been a rainy, gloomy morning on Saturday, Oct. 20, but it was bright and cheerful inside a room at the Bethesda Center for the Homeless.
Members of Worthy Travelers Masonic Lodge #63, a newly established Masonic lodge in Winston-Salem, packed 100 lunch bags with sandwiches, chips, apples and water to serve the homeless as part of their outreach commitment to the community.
Begun in 2017 and led by District Master Jose Tirado, the group is currently meeting at the Reynolda Branch library until they find a permanent location.
The Worthy Travelers Masonic Lodge is part of the International Masons and is committed to giving back to the community with various outreach projects, including a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless. Michael Person, Worshipful Master, said, “We paid for the lunch items out of our own pockets, but we are accepting donations to cover the cost of the Thanksgiving dinner.” They are also adopting a family for Christmas.
John Tyner, another member, helped to organize the lunch bag project and said that outreach is an important part of the lodge’s mission. “This is one way to show that we care,” said Tyner.
For information on how to make a donation to the Thanksgiving dinner project or how to join the Worthy Travelers Masonic Lodge #63, contact Michael Person at (336) 345-5646.
