People Helping People

Hudson, Massachusetts - October 2019

Hudson Aerie #643 raised $9,715 for Sherry’s House by hosting a bike run, raffles, and a cookout for all 300 participants. Sherry’s House is a non-profit created to help Central New England families cope with childhood cancer.

Marlborough, Massachusetts - July 2019

Gardner, Massachusetts - February 2019

Hillcrest Eagles #747 made a $600 donation to the Montachuestt Suicide Prevention Task Force. They were able to raise the money from their Halloween Bash held last October. The money will be used to help fund a myriad of suicide prevention programs and educational opportunities.

Marlborough, Massachusetts - November 2018

West Warren, Massachusetts - June 2018

Quabaug Aerie #4133 held their first Cocktails for a Cause night where they ended up raising $800. The money will go toward the Quaboag Regional Middle High School scholarship fund, in memory of the three students who passed away in November due to a tragic car accident. The Patrolmens Union added an additional $100 to the cause during the event.

Leicester, Massachusetts - May 2018

Leicester / Spencer Eagles #4541 held an “Ultimate Grill Raffle” contest to raise funds for officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. who was killed in the line of duty, and was a former member of #4541. The raffle raised $3,315, which ill go toward the Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. Memorial Fund.
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“It truly was a community event with all types of people and organizations getting involved to raise money for the Tarentino Fund,” said Mike Shea event organizer, #4541 Trustee, and Massachusetts State Officer. “We were overwhelmed with the level of support from our other Eagle Aeries in Massachusetts. The Weymouth Eagles Club sent a check for $300, the Marlborough Club $200, the Hudson Club $200 – It was an impressive showing of support for the Tarentino -family and our small Club in Leicester.”
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Marlborough, Massachusetts - April 2018

Marlboro Aerie #3565 sponsored the 28^th annual Eagles Easter Egg Hunt where children scooped up 22,000 plastic eggs containing candy prizes in less than five minutes.

Massachusetts - February 2018

During their December State Auxiliary meeting, the Massachusetts State Auxiliary donated toys to Homeless for the Holidays and Toys for Tots. The Bourne Fire Department visited the Buzzards Bay Aerie to pick up the gifts.

Rockland, Massachusetts - October 2017

Rockland Eagles #841 recently welcomed former New England Patriot Joe Andruzzi for a special presentation. The Eagles presented Andruzzi with a check for $10,000 to benefit the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, which provides financial assistance to patients and families battling cancer, allowing them to focus on recovery instead of bills. The foundation also funds research at Boston Children’s Hospital. Andruzzi was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Burkitt’s lymphoma in 2007, ending his football career. In 2008, they created the foundation to give back to those facing similar battles. Pictured, l to r, are Steve Maroney, Past Worthy President Mark Mahoney, Joe Andruzzi and Worthy President Paul Emery.

New England - October 2017

The brothers and sisters of the New England Region graciously opened their hearts and donated money and goods to be used to help the residents of Immokalee, Florida. Immokalee was devastated by Hurricane Irma and recovery is estimated to take months. The money donated will be used to purchase more much-needed goods for people in the community. Pictured are a representative of the Guadalupe Center in Immokalee, Past Grand Madam President Roxanne Alley-McGovern and Roberta Ciavattieri.