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Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation

The Masonic Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing leadership and character among the youth of Pennsylvania.

06/17/2026

In 2025, programming offered through the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation empowered over 1,000 young people!

We also saw over 1,500 adults, including educators and youth leaders, trained through our Educational Institute workshops, and gave out over $150,000 in higher education scholarships. This was all possible thanks to the dedicated support of our donors.

Learn more in the 2025 Masonic Charities Gratitude Report, linked below.

https://www.calameo.com/masonic-village/read/007985253e063f11c6195?page=6

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Allentown Chapter, Pennsylvania DeMolay, on their 100th anniversary!

Current and senior DeMolays, advisors, families and other champions of DeMolay gathered at the Allentown Masonic Temple to celebrate. Brother Max C., Past Master Councilor of Allentown Chapter, was the event's emcee.

"Dad" Garrett Rhoads, Chairman of the Chapter’s Advisory Council, presented the Golden Gavel to Sir Knight David Evans, Eminent Commander of Allen-Beauceant Commandery No. 20, which sponsors the chapter, for their contributions to the chapter during the anniversary year. Then, "Dad" J. Michael Larkin, Executive Officer, Pennsylvania DeMolay, presented "Dad" Ed White with DeMolay International's Guild of the Leather Apron, recognizing him as Pennsylvania's 2026 Advisor of the Year. Brother Robert D. Brink, Right Worshipful Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM, also attended and presented Brother Max and the Chapter with his special commemorative medallion.

Special thanks to the Centennial Planning Committee, chapter advisors, senior DeMolays and all others who helped make this special day a reality!

Allentown Chapter meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the Allentown Masonic Temple.

06/11/2026

Pennsylvania DeMolay's success in DeMolay International's Congress Service food drive shows that DeMolays are hungry for opportunities to serve others.

In April, DeMolay jurisdictions and their chapters competed to see who could collect the most food for their communities. At the chapter level, that honor went to Pennsylvania's Allentown Chapter, with over 200 pounds collected!

Of the top three jurisdictions for average pound of food collected per DeMolay, Pennsylvania came in second to DeMolay New York Jurisdiction and above Maryland DeMolay.

06/08/2026

Friendship took flight at Pennsylvania Rainbow Girls' last Patton weekend before Grand Assembly.

See you in Altoona this July!

📸s: Maxine Roland

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Pennsylvania's newest Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter award recipients! The award honors Masons who display outstanding dedication to the Scouting program, including exemplifying the Scout Law and Masonic virtues.

Brother Jeremy Donley, Ellwood-Parian Lodge No. 599 (with R.W. Deputy Grand Master PJ Roup and Brother John McCormick, District Deputy Grand Master, 26th Masonic District), is from Moraine Trails Council No. 500.

Brother John Baldridge, Bethel Lodge No. 761 (with Brother Gerald McGrew, District Deputy Grand Master, 47th Masonic District), is with Troop 28 Mt. Lebanon.

https://pmyf.org/masonic-youth/scouts/daniel-carter-beard-scouter-award/

06/03/2026

In its first year, Pennsylvania DeMolay's Brotherhood Outreach Program has provided over $1,000 in grocery gift cards to DeMolay families in need!

To continue the success of this vital program, DeMolays, advisors, members of Pennsylvania Rainbow Girls and Prince Hall Grand Council Order of the Knights of Pythagoras of PA and families gathered at the Masonic Conference Center for the inaugural "Brotherhood Outreach Summer Blitz" fundraiser.

State Master Councilor Chris Misko led his team, "NorthLeast," to victory in wiffle ball, and "Dad" Eric Downs, R.W. Junior Grand Warden, The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM, held down the dunk tank.

Thanks to those who supported the event by attending or donating, as well as to the following donors who contributed essential items for this fundraiser:

R.W. Grand Master Robert D. Brink - wiffle ball equipment

"Dad" Eric Downs, R.W.J.G.W., and Brother Barry Theal - autographed sports items for raffle prizes

WGC Catering - snacks and drinks

Fifth Masonic District - dunk tank

Tacony Lodge No. 600, Osceola Masonic Lodge 515, University Lodge No. 51, Amy F. Schmidt Memorial Court No. 104 and Grand Court of Pennsylvania, Order of the Amaranth, also contributed monetary donations.

06/01/2026

The June Talking Points from the PMYF Office.

05/29/2026

Save the dates for June's Education Foundation workshops!

All events are 9 a.m. - noon and count towards ACT 48 or Continuing Education credits.

"This is Your Brain on Social Media" - Tuesday, June 2

"Understanding the Cycle of Bullying, Trauma and Toxic Stress" - Friday, June 5

"Developing Grit and Growth Mindset in Today’s Youth" - Tuesday, June 9

"Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Youth Mental Health" - Tuesday, June 23

Register at https://pmyf.org/educational-institute/prevention/.

05/26/2026

Members of Bethel No. 1, York, Pennsylvania Job's Daughters, helped with the 42nd Masonic District of Pennsylvania's Memorial Day remembrances, placing flags at the graves of veterans buried in a local cemetery.

It was a good reminder of Memorial Day's true purpose: not as a day off for barbecues and pool parties, but to honor those lost in war and other military conflicts, and the sacrifices they endured through serving.

📸: Angie Chappell

05/21/2026

to Pennsylvania Rainbow Girls' and Pennsylvania DeMolay's bowling party at Zone28, organized, funded and sponsored by Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star!

Donations left over after payment for the event were forwarded to Pennsylvania's Grand Worthy Advisor and State Master Councilor to go towards their state charities.

Thanks to Jephthah Chapter No. 73, Pittsburgh, for sponsoring the gathering; Karen Blum-Timchak, Western Fraternal Relations and Community Service chair for organizing; and all the Masonic lodges and Eastern Star chapters who donated funds!

https://paoes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/OES-Magazine-Winter-2026.pdf

Address

Patton Hall, 1244 Bainbridge Road
Elizabethtown, PA
17022

Telephone

(800) 266-8424

Website

http://www.pmyf.org/

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