"I've been a member of Oak Cliff Lodge since 1992. Since I'm a Master Mason, I qualify to live at TMRC with no worry about rent or meals or other needs for the rest of my life."
                – John

“I was in a wheelchair with back problems until recently. Plus, I deal with a long-term immune deficiency illness, asthma, and glaucoma. Moving to TMRC has been a total blessing to me. I can live here with no worry about rent or meals or other needs for the rest of my life.”

— John

John, age 56, walks with a cane due to serious medical issues with his back. “Not so long ago, I was in a wheelchair,” he said. “With rehab and prayer, this is a real improvement.”

Years ago, John was forced to take disability from his career as a teller at a Dallas bank. “I have an immune deficiency that meant I could no longer work.” John also deals daily with asthma and glaucoma.

Although his medical challenges caused problems with full-time work, John knew his parents needed help. He eventually moved in with them and became their round-the-clock caregiver.

With the deaths of his mother and father, John needed new affordable living arrangements.

“I’ve been a member of Oak Cliff Lodge since 1992, holding many offices over the years,” he says. “Since I’m a Master Mason, I qualify to live here at Texas Masonic Retirement Community with no worry about rent or meals or other needs for the rest of my life.”

“I knew about TMRC because I visited friends who lived here over the years. I took a tour last summer and realized this could be the perfect place for me.”

John also gets help with his ongoing medical needs, “The staff takes me to the doctor. I don’t have to worry about any of those problems.”

“TMRC is a great place,” he says. “Like one big family. We play bingo, go to Walmart. Today there was a watermelon party. Living here is a total blessing to me.”

The No Mason Left Behind Project helps provide older Texas Masons in need and their qualified loved ones with all-inclusive 24 hours a day/7 days a week accommodations at Texas Masonic Retirement Community--including medical services and nursing care. The cost of these benefits exceeds $2.5 million annually.

Want to make a donation to the No Mason Left Behind Project? You can use our secure online donation service or print out and mail in a donation form. We look forward to paying tribute to your kindness and benevolence.  A complete list of recognition awards and amenities is included below the donation buttons and in the online donation form.

Donations from Lodges, Chapters, Councils, OES, and other Masonic organizations make a tremendous difference!
Check our Lodge Donation Summary for more information about donating and recognition for your Masonic organization

       

Recognition for Your Personal Donation
(Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

$50 - $99 Membership Level Donation
You are honored with these recognition amenities

• You will be  recognized at this donation level in Honor Rolls displayed on posters and banners at Family Day, on the TMRC website, and at the TMRC booth at Grand Lodge
• You will receive a special annual lapel pin and a subscription to our quarterly e-newsletter.
  (Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

$100 - $499 Honor Level Donation
You are honored with these recognition amenities

• You will be recognized at this donation level in Honor Rolls displayed on posters and banners at Family Day, on the TMRC website, and at the TMRC booth at Grand Lodge
• You will receive a special annual lapel pin and a subscription to our quarterly e-newsletter.
  (Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

$500 - $999 Tribute Level Donation
You are honored with these recognition amenities

• You will be honored with a desktop award for your home or office
• You will be recognized at this donation level in Honor Rolls displayed on posters and banners at Family Day, on the TMRC website, and at the TMRC booth at Grand Lodge
• You will receive a special annual lapel pin and a subscription to our quarterly e-newsletter.
  (Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

$1,000 - $4,999 Legacy Level Donation
You are honored with these recognition amenities

• You will be honored with a large desktop award for your home or office
• You will be recognized by the Master of Ceremonies at Family Day and on a special major donor poster displayed at Texas Masonic Retirement Community year around
• You will be saluted at this level in a video displayed on the TMRC website, in the TMRC e-newsletter, and on social media.
• You will be recognized at this donation level in Honor Rolls displayed on posters and banners at Family Day, on the TMRC website, and at the TMRC booth at Grand Lodge
• You will receive a special annual lapel pin and a subscription to our quarterly e-newsletter.
  (Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

 $5,000 or More - Regency Level Donation
You are honored with these recognition amenities

• You will be honored with a large wall plaque for your home or office
  
• You will be recognized individually by the Master of Ceremonies at Family Day and on a special major donor poster displayed at Texas Masonic Retirement Community year around
• You will be saluted at the highest giving level in a video displayed on the TMRC website, in the TMRC e-newsletter, and on social media.
• You will be recognized at this donation level in Honor Rolls displayed on posters and banners at Family Day, on the TMRC website, and at the TMRC booth at Grand Lodge
• You will receive a special annual lapel pin and a subscription to our quarterly e-newsletter.
  (Our donation year begins Sept. 1 and ends Aug. 31 of the following year)

Your donation of any amount is appreciated and helps provide for Texas Masons and their loved ones.