Kansas Masons Award $5,000 to Lyon County Fire District No. 2

Americus Lodge No. 109 Supports Local First Responders Through Community Grant Program

Admire, Kansas (August 28, 2025)—The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Americus Lodge No. 109 to award a $5,000 Local Community Grant to Lyon County Fire District No. 2. This volunteer organization provides vital, life-protecting services from two fire stations.

The rural fire district covers approximately 153 miles of northern Lyon County, Kansas. A team of 25 trained and dedicated volunteers responds to fires, accidents, medical calls, and natural disasters, along with providing mutual aid for other fire districts.

“Being there for our community and others is very important to each of our members,” said Linda Edmunds, representing the receiving organization. “In addition to fire and emergency response, we provide educational programs for children, help with the Fourth of July celebration, and work in conjunction with the local church on community projects.”

This year, as a part of its inaugural Local Community Grants program, the Kansas Masonic Foundation, in collaboration with Americus Lodge No. 109, has decided to award a $5,000 grant to Lyon County Fire District No. 2. The funding will allow the district to purchase needed fire gear, radios, and fire suppressant equipment. The organization also plans to continue its educational efforts within the community, helping prevent fires and improving safety for residents.

About the Kansas Masonic Foundation:
As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested more than $50 million in Kansas communities and individuals through funding academic, scientific, and charitable endeavors. For additional information about the Kansas Masonic Foundation and to get involved, click here. 

About the Grand Lodge of Kansas:
The Grand Lodge of Kansas is the governing body of Freemasonry in Kansas, established on March 17, 1856, five years prior to Kansas’ statehood. Freemasonry is the oldest, largest, and most widely recognized fraternal organization in the world. Freemasons are men, aged 18 and over, of good character who strive to improve themselves and make the world a better place. Kansas Freemasonry encompasses nearly 11,000 Kansas Masons and 170 Lodges across the state. For more information, please visit kansasmason.org.