Welcome to the History page....

Below is a brief history on how Masons Helping Kids originated.

In early 2002, a couple of local school employees were discussing the challenges they faced in our school system.  They talked about how federal and state budget cuts had eliminated funding for programs in our schools.  Example:  The agencies that supplied lice kits to the schools for free – no longer could supply them.  The students might need a prescription for a particular drug, or just some clean clothes.  They made the comment, “If only there was a program that could help?”

It just so happened the conversation was overheard by some brother masons.  The next question was asked, "How can we help?" That idea became what is now known as “Masons Helping Kids”.  Masons Helping Kids (MHK) helps needy children in your schools systems.  These children are identified as needing assistance by the schools.  Masons Helping Kids is a broad program that fills voids left behind by cuts in social programs.

 Masons Helping Kids is a single point of contact for the schools.  We work with other agencies within the community to help our children.  This challenge is not a Masons Helping Kids issue, it is however a community issue, and we all must work together in order to take care of our children. 

Masons Helping Kids supports the Indiana Department of Education, “No child left behind” program. With your assistance and our perseverance, no child will be left behind.