![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the United States alone, Masonic organizations give $1.5 million a day to charity. Some examples are: Cancer Research Project, Arthritis Fund, Heart Fund, Shriners’ Charities, and many other charities within each Grand Jurisdiction. Millions of dollars are raised annually in support of humanitarian causes.Įastern Star Chapters donate funds to a wide variety of worthy charities. Many of our members dedicate themselves to supporting a variety of local and national charities. Eastern Star as a fraternal service organization strives to build a better, more fulfilling way of life. Thus, the five-pointed star is our accepted emblem. Our spiritual symbol is the Star of Bethlehem. Though our teachings are based on the Bible, our Order of the Eastern Star is not a religion and is neither secret nor political. The Grand Chapter is under the jurisdiction of the General Grand Chapter. Our Chapters are members of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, State of Louisiana. Subordinate Chapters are grouped together to form a jurisdiction called a Grand Chapter. Eastern Star encircles the world with members in the United States, Canada, and over 18 other countries. In addition, membership comes from two Youth Organizations: the International Order of Rainbow and the International Order of Job’s Daughters. Our members are comprised of both men who are Master Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships. We are members of the largest fraternal organization in the world for both men and women. ![]()
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