Congratulations to Trent Shull for being our district's New Member Leader of the Month for October!

You've seen what Lily Pad's Loading Day is all about, this is the Build Day! 🛠️ Our members came together to assemble furniture for Lily Pad’s six new rooms that have already been installed at the Charleston DSS office! From a play kitchen and rocking chairs to side tables, storage cabinets and more, every piece will help create a welcoming place for children and families navigating difficult circumstances. These six rooms will include spaces dedicated to infants, toddlers, elementary-aged children, teens, dining and celebrations, and a Lily Pad room. Each room is being thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging during some of life’s most difficult moments. We can’t wait to show you these spaces and witness the lasting impact they will have! #DoGood #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #HopeAndHealing #GivingBack

Chapter 17425 is beyond proud to honor Andrea Parent as our Hometown Hero! Andrea serves as the Director of Development and Community Engagement for Friends of the Reedy River, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Reedy River through education, advocacy, and community involvement. Through fundraising, outreach, partnerships, and volunteer engagement, Andrea has made a lasting impact throughout the Greenville community. Her passion for bringing people together and protecting one of our community’s greatest natural resources truly embodies what it means to be a Hometown Hero. Andrea pours so much into the community she calls home, and we’re proud to recognize her dedication to making Greenville a better place. Her message says it best: “This is our river—let’s work to make it last!” #HometownHero #ModernWoodmen #FriendsOfTheReedyRiver #CommunityStrong #ProtectOurRiver

If you don’t already know, we have a special place in our hearts for Lily Pad, its mission, and the incredible people behind it! Jenni, Ben, Kendra, Eric, and Cara have poured their hearts into bringing this vision to life, and we are grateful to support their mission. We are honored to lend a helping hand with setup and serve as the beverage sponsor for the Inaugural Lily Pad Gala - A Night of Hope. At Modern Woodmen, giving back isn’t just something we do, it’s part of who we are. There is nothing more rewarding than pouring into the communities we call home and supporting organizations that are creating meaningful change. Lily Pad is doing exactly that. By partnering with child welfare agencies, nonprofits, and law enforcement, they are transforming cold, traditional office spaces into warm, welcoming environments for children, victims, and families during some of life’s most difficult moments. We are incredibly proud to stand behind Lily Pad and the hearts that make this mission possible. Here’s to continuing to serve, love, and make a difference! #LilyPad #HeartForService #CreatingSafePlaces #MakingAnImpact #ModernWoodmen