People Helping People

Lewiston, Idaho #631 - October 2024

Nez Perce Aerie #631 donated $4,292 to Steve Small of the Community Action Food Bank.

Eastern Region - October 2024

Eastern Regional Madam President Christine Shupe donated $8,455 to UPMC Children's Hospital's Child Life program.

New Boston, Ohio #2271 - October 2024

New Boston Aerie #2271 was honored to donate $5,000 to Honor Flight Columbus to help fund trips to Washington, D.C. for American Veterans to visit memorials. Pictured are Jodie Augustine of Honor Flight and Eagles Trustees Doug Wireman, Howard Lawson and Jerry Phillips.

Virginia State Eagles - October 2024

Eagles throughout the state of Virginia and North Carolina have been collecting donations and items to help those affected in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 

Campbell River, British Columbia #3097 - September 2024

Campbell River Auxiliary #3097 donated $4,000 to River City Inclusion for Dogwood Place Children's Centre. Pictured, l to r, Auxiliary Mother Ellen Nelson, Auxiliary President Sharon Hippolt and RiverCity Inclusion representatives Rachael Weaver and Jennifer Harms. 

Nebraska State Eagles - September 2024

The Nebraska State Eagles donated $150,000 to the 2023-2024 Nebraska State Charity, TeamMates Mentoring. Pictured are Jr. Past Nebraska State President Patrick O'Connor, Past WCR President Kelly Davis, Past WCR President Sandie Davis, Co-Founder of TeamMates Mentoring and legendary Nebraska Football Coach Tom Osborne, CEO of TeamMates and former Cornhusker DeMoine Adams, Jr. Past Nebraska State Madam President Francye Thorpe and Past State Madam President Rhonda Schafer. 

Pueblo, Colorado #4471 - August 2024

Pueblo West Aerie #4471 held its 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, raising $15,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Worthy President Vince Quintana, Golf Committee Chairperson Troy Trimble and Tournament Coordinator  Tracey Ray made the presentation to two CASA volunteers at a dinner on August 23. 

Merritt Island, Florida #4257 - August 2024

Merritt Island Eagles #4257 recently volunteered to load food bags at the Children's Hunger Project in Cocoa, Fla., which feeds more than 4,000 children per week in the community. 

Virginia State Eagles - August 2024

2023-2024 Virginia State Presidents Billy Shupe and Tammy Frye recently presented the donations for their special projects. SWP Billy Shupe presented a check for $184,000 to Danville Pittsylvania Cancer Foundation and SMP Tammy Frye presented a check for $100,000 for Special Love Foundation. 

Pictured, l to r, Billy Shupe and DPCF Executive Director Moriah Shepherd.

Pictured, l to r, Ed White, SMP Tammy Frye, Executive Director Jan Bresch, Dave Smith, Judy Russell and Aaron Anderson. 

Dallas, Texas #3108 - July 2024

Dallas Eagles #3108 recently made check presentations to a trio of local organizations. The Eagles donated $14,705 to Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, which helps children dealing with removal from unsafe living situations and the court system. The money was raised by Cecilia Bailey (far right). She has been raising money for this cause for 22 years and has raised $225,000 in that time. Also pictured are Dallas members Rhea Phelan Clark, Linda Lance, Kristi Cochran and DCAC representative Liz Robinson. 

They donated $14,724.53 to the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas. SBANT hosts a summer camp for kids with spina bifida and assists families with resources and counseling. Pictured are Stacey Roberts, and Julie Carter, SBANT Board President and Dallas Eagles member. 

The final presentation was for $25,570.61 to Bridge Breast Network. Every dollar donated represents $10 in medical care and counseling for individuals battling breast cancer. Pictured are Dallas members Heather Goodin, Carrie Kitching, Cia Bond and BBN Executive Director Terry Wilson-Gray.