Lodges are reminded that a Quarterly Heart of the Community Report
is due by the following dates:
February 15th, May 15th, August 15th, and November 15th
The LOOM Heart of the Community Report MUST be submitted ONLINE through the
Admin Menu on the Moose International Website. Any reports submitted by mail,
fax and email will not be accepted, will not be reviewed and will not be graded.
| Moose Community Service is designed to prove that our Fraternity can be an asset in own hometowns. This extensive program of humanitarian service was originally conceived and instituted to address the needs of local municipalities. Recently, our Six-Point Community Service Program has expanded to include all charitable donations to Mooseheart and Moosehaven made through Moose Charities. The Women of the Moose have adopted the same Six-Point Community Service Program and it is expected that both the men and women will work together on certain projects to reach our goal of “PROVIDING TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW” The Community Service Committees should be mindful of the great importance of giving time and effort to those charitable endeavors which do so much good for so many people in the community. Involvement in these Community Service programs and projects not only enhances the image of the Moose Lodge, but also provides the Moose volunteer an avenue for improving his community. So we ask, “Is this the image your Lodge/Chapter has in your community?” Below are some of the GREAT programs available to our Lodges and Chapters to help benefit others in our communities. |
Heart of the Community Project 2025 PMA Annual Convention
My name is Melissa Ebner, and I am the Chairman for the Heart of the Community Project for the PA Moose Association. Our goal for this year at the Annual Conference to be held on Augus 14-17, 2025, is 15,000 to support PA Hero Walk which is a 501 c 3.
PA Hero Walk Philosophy
Since the first PA Hero Walk in 2009, we have raised over $2.95 Million dollars and have helped many veterans with our efforts. We have dedicated our fundraising efforts to focus on Pennsylvania veterans from all branches and from all eras. The group has received unanimous accolades for our dedication to keep the money raised in Pennsylvania to help Pennsylvania veterans.
The group continues to emphasize helping individual veterans that need help in the following areas listed below.
- HOUSING FOOD CLOTHING CAR AND HOME REPAIR
- APPLIANCE PUCHASE OR REPAIR UTILIITY PAYMENTS AUTO ASSISTANCE
Veterans that were Assisted in 2025 so far.
- 51-year-old Army veteran from Tarentum, PA $2,600 for past due rent.
- 34-year-old Marine veteran from Lebanon, PA $1,081.23 for new tires and battery for vehicle.
- 59-year-old Navy veteran from Philadelphia, PA $1,934.40 for transmission repair.
- 76-year-old Air Force veteran from Harrisburg, PA $1,872.41 for past due utilities.
- 41-year-old Army veteran from New Ringgold, PA $880.52 for vehicle repairs.
- 30-year-old Air Force veteran from Indiana, PA $888.86 for vehicle repairs.
- 36-year-old Marine veteran from Scottdale, PA $1687.24 for past due utilities.
- 43-year-old Army veteran from York, PA $546.84 for storage unit & vehicle repair.
- 34-year-old Army veteran from Ashland, PA $2,000 for vehicle repairs.
- 39-year-old Army veteran from Greensburg, PA $917.00 for rent.
- 42-year-old Navy veteran from Pittsburgh, PA $2,000 for vehicle repairs.
- 55-year-old Army veteran from Pittsburgh, PA $1,729.23 for vehicle repairs.
We are requesting a small donation of $ 100.00 which will help us reach the goal of 15,000.
Thank you in advance for your support. Please send check to:
PA Moose Assoc.
C/O Bob Kaminske
190 Masterson Road
Oil City, PA 16301 Please make check payable to PMA with PA Hero Walk in Memo
