Many of you have responded to news of the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri, with both offers of assistance and inquiries regarding the most effective method of getting help to the victims. The Grand Lodge of Missouri is able to come to the aid of our Brothers in the Fraternity and the community at large through designated funds.

In light of the need of continuing assistance, the Grand Lodge of Missouri is willing to facilitate aid and assistance to those in need. Monetary donations will be restricted to use by victims of the Joplin area devastation and the recovery effort in the community. We are unfortunately unable to accept donations of materials, other than a monetary donation, due to a lack of storage and distribution capabilities.

Your donations of cash, checks or on-line donations via credit card or PayPal, made to the Grand Lodge for the disaster relief effort will be acknowledged by a gift receipt letter for your records. Checks should be made payable to the Grand Lodge of Missouri with the notation "Joplin area disaster relief".

Please keep the Brethren and families of southwestern Missouri in your prayers as they endure what will surely be a prolonged period of recovery.