We Serve a Big God! Our goal for this fundraiser was to raise $2,500 in order to receive the full match from MWA. Our community rallied around the Meyer Family and showed up! Because of your generosity, we raised $2,985, which, combined with the $2,500 MWA match, brought us to a grand total of $5,485! We sold 425 vouchers and had 79 families participate. This marks our chapter’s largest matching funds total since 2016! The Lord is so faithful. We placed our hope and trust in Him — and He moved mightily. When we arrived at the family's home and saw tears streaming down Mrs. Meyer’s face, we were reminded once again of how gracious and loving our God is. Thank you for your support, prayers, and participation. We could not have done this without you. All glory to God! Ephesians 3:20- Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

🌟 Hey, Members! Did you know you can apply for a Do-Good Grant®️ through Modern Woodmen of America? The Do-Good Grant®️ is a fraternal program designed to empower beneficial members age 13 and older to make a difference in their local communities — with the help of family and friends. 🎯 Here’s how it works: Modern Woodmen members can apply for $200 in seed money (via prepaid bank card) to lead a hands-on volunteer project that benefits a local public or nonprofit organization of their choice. ✅ You choose the cause. ✅ You gather your crew. ✅ You make an impact. 📅 Members are eligible to apply for one grant per year — so now’s a great time to start planning! 💡 Need some inspiration? Create cards for shelters or nursing homes 📝 Clean up a local park 🌳 Place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Donate books for summer reading programs 📚 🔗 Ready to get started? Apply now at: member.modernwoodmen.org Let’s Do Good, Together. 💚 #DoGoodGrant #VolunteerOpportunity #FraternalFinancial #MWA #ModernWoodmenOfAmerica #CommunityImpact

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What’s in a Name? The Story Behind “Modern Woodmen of America” We understand—Modern Woodmen of America is a name that often invites a second take. People usually ask us to repeat it, unsure they heard it right the first time. And when they do, their next question is usually: “What does it mean?” Let us explain. There’s no woodworking in our history. No cabinet making. No lumberjacks. Instead, our name is rooted in symbolism. Our founder, Joseph Cullen Root, was inspired by pioneer woodmen—those early settlers who cleared forests to build homes, create communities, and secure a future for their families. He saw a powerful metaphor in that: Just as the pioneers cleared physical obstacles, he envisioned an organization that would help families clear away financial burdens. That vision became reality on January 5, 1883, when Modern Woodmen of America was founded in Lyons, Iowa. A year later, we moved across the Mississippi River to Fulton, Illinois, and in 1897, we relocated downriver to Rock Island, Illinois, which remains our home office today. We’re proud of our name and the legacy it represents. We invite you to watch our commercial, which highlights the spirit of today’s pioneers—people who, like those before them, build a better future for their families and communities. https://youtu.be/kZx9VeGC-8E?si=TOAi-1sF0zyw1p5i

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