Parsons, Kansas (September 4, 2026)—The Kansas Masonic Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting Kansas communities, has partnered with Parsons Lodge No. 117 to donate $800 to Garfield Elementary School.
Founded in 1872, Parsons Lodge No. 117 is a Kansas Masonic lodge dedicated to Freemasonry, the oldest surviving fraternal organization in the world. The lodge has 41 active members and is highly involved within the local community. Some of its most notable contributions include organizing school resource drives, providing financial support to small community organizations, and supporting local fire departments.
“Our lodge strives to help the community when we can,” said Parsons Lodge No. 117 Secretary Thomas Circle. “Ensuring all students are equipped for the school year is a real need in our community, and we want to make sure those children who may not have the resources to get everything they need have backpacks and school supplies to start the year off right.”
In an effort to further their community support in Parsons, the Brothers at Parsons Lodge No. 117 have partnered with the Kansas Masonic Foundation to donate $800 to Garfield Elementary School. All funds donated will help provide school supplies and snacks for local students in need, and a formal donation announcement will take place in the coming weeks.
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, please 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.
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