People Helping People

Kansas City, Missouri #47 - December 2024

A grant totaling $1,365 was gifted by Kansas City Auxiliary $47 to Raytown Emergency Assistance Program to help meet the needs of senior citizens in the community. Pictured, l to r, Inside Guard Rachel Garrison, President Kat Giffen, Trustee Joanne Hinkebein. Back row, l to r, Secretary Hannah Beatty, Treasurer Robyn Finney, members Malicea Ward and Mona Hervey, REAP Representative Whitney Ditzler, Past Madam President Jennifer Hinkebein, Chaplain Catie Alexander and Vice President Elaine Richardson.

Okahumpka, Florida #4273 - December 2024

Lake County Eagles #4273 donated a grant for $25,000 to the Lake County Early Learning Coalition.

Albia, Iowa #3583 - November 2024

The Albia Fraternal Order of Eagles is pleased to announce that they celebrated their 50th Anniversary earlier this year. Since our Aerie Home was chartered in 1964, we have strived to enrich the community with generosity, compassion, and kindness. The Eagles is a fully Charitable Organization and we, as members, work together to raise fun and funds for the greater good. We donate not only to local causes, but also to State and National charities as well. 

To commemorate our Golden Anniversary Achievement, we put together a wonderful presentation to honor the three Charter (Founding) Members that are still with us today - we were thankful that two were able to be present for it. We are forever grateful to James “Jim” Amos, Carolyn Earney, and Don “Butch” McNeal for their dedication to our wonderful organization. 

They, along with the many other men and women who helped form the Eagles in Albia, made it possible for us to be where we are today. For many of us, the Eagles is a family tradition that we hope to carry on into many future generations to come. We are proud of our 50 year achievement and still harbor the same dedication as our Charter Members did all those years ago. We would love for you to stop in and see us soon! Everyone is always welcome at the Albia Eagles! 

We would love for you to consider joining our membership and are happy to tell you about the many member benefits that the Fraternal Order of Eagle’s offers! Please make sure to like and follow us on Facebook so that you can join in the fun at our many upcoming events!

Chardon, Ohio #2261 - November 2024

Geauga Aerie #2261 held a Giving With Gratitude Event, presenting checks for $5,000 to nine different fire departments in Geauga County - Burton, Chardon, Chesterland, Hambden, Newbury, Middlefield, Munson, Montville and Thompson. They also presented $5,000 to the Chardon Police Department's Shop With A Cop program, which provides Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in the community. In addition, a check for $1,000 was given to the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry and a check for $6,563  was presented to Consumer Tire Angel Wings, which provides car repairs for veterans and seniors in need. In total, $57,563 was donated. 

Bartlesville, Oklahoma #610 - November 2024

Bartlesville Aerie & Auxiliary #610 held a fundraiser to help Bartlesville High School's Choir take a trip to Italy to sing at the Vatican and other places in Rome. They raised more than $7,000.

Virginia State Eagles - November 2024

The Virginia SMP 2023-2024 presented her State Charity "Special Love" a check for $100,000. The Virginia State Eagles helped Tammy raise the money by conducting various fundraisers during the year. Tammy was extremely honored to help this charity which assists families and children with cancer. 

From Left to Right - Pam Hileman # 824 Charity Chairperson; Tammy Carinelli # 824 Charity Chairperson; Tammy Frye - VA State Madam President 2023-2024; Ed White - Special Love Board Member; Dave Smith - Special Love Board Member; Jan Bresch - Special Love - Executive Director; Judy Russell - Special Love Board Member; Aaron Anderson - Special Love Board Member

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan #3395 - November 2024

Robert Rusu, the 2023-2024 President of Moose Jaw Aerie #3395, chose Cancer as his charity for the year, with funds benefiting the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic to help offset the purchase of new equipment. His wife, Faye, chaired an event for the cause and in total more than $5,000 was raised.

Aurora, Missouri #3948 - October 2024

Aurora Eagles #3948 recently held the 25th Annual Rick Franklin Memorial Wheelchair Walk. Rick started the walk a year after the stroke that left him confined to a wheelchair. More than $100,000 has been raised over the years for the Missouri State Presidents Charities from this event. 

Missouri State Eagles - October 2024

The Missouri State Eagles donated a record-breaking $206,662 to Camp Hope, the project of 2023-2024 State Presidents Don Elfline and Nancy Congdon. Pictured are Elfline and Congdon along with their charity chairpersons Rod and Leigh Anne Owen, Leslie Franklin and Dan Drinkard. 

Portage Lakes, Ohio #2736 - October 2024

Portage Lakes Eagles #2736 recently donated $20,000 to the Salvation Army to help victims of Hurricane Helene.