Murphysboro home aids 24 children with Mason support
The Murphysboro children's home operating since January 2004 provides a stable living environment for 24 residents aged 4 to post high school. Illinois Masons fund essentials and tuition while offering ongoing guidance, job training, and school participation through a donor supported, non guardianship program.
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Miller
Murphysboro
la Grange
Canning
Masons
Cunning
Illinois Masons
SIUC
Murphysboro Masons Open First Children’s Home in 2004
Charley Ruble and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons led the effort to build a children’s home for displaced youths in Murphysboro, opening the boys’ cottage in January 2004 after securing land from the city and clearing arsenic issues. The project faced initial community concerns but is now viewed positively, with the first resident set to graduate high school and pursue college football this spring.
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Miller
Davison
Department of Children and Family Services
Davis
Illinois Masons
Richard Swaney
Free and Accepted
Masons Grand Lodge of
Illinois
The
Masons
Charley Ruble
Murphysboro
Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons
Murphysboro Community Unit
Lincoln Elementary
Michael Mugge
Ron Williams
Mugge
Masonic Organization
Williams
Theresa Miller
Murphysboro High School
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