(by Staff Reporter, Your Thurrock, June 4, 2023)
Strong communities are crucial because they are often an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. Participating in a community bonded together by attitudes, values and goals is an essential ingredient to enjoying a fulfilling life.
Community and charity have always been a core principle of Freemasonry and its members are proud of their 300-year history of helping those in need. With around 30 members, for Stanford-le-Hope Lodge No. 5217, which meets at the Orsett Masonic Hall, the charitable and community donations and their direct involvement with local good causes over the past 12 months has been amazing.
The Lodge has donated £31,850 in that time which was shared between 29 charities, community groups, and local good causes:
Of the monies donated, a large part of that figure came by…
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The Lodge has donated £31,850 in that time which was shared between 29 charities, community groups, and local good causes:
Of the monies donated, a large part of that figure came by…
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