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Join 3 Pillars Senior Living Community in their Memory Care Campaign.

Three Pillars’ Memory Care Campaign

Three Pillar's Memory Care Campaign is a great way to get involved in MCSA's mission to care for our senior communities.

With specialties across the board, Three Pillars’ Living Communities in Wisconsin has seen the growing need for memory and dementia care and is working hard to satisfy it.

Three Pillars Senior Living Communities’ exciting memory care vision is built around the continued evolution of dementia-capable spaces. Intentional at every turn, they aim to set a new standard of caring for individuals and families affected by dementia, which involves providing a full spectrum of holistic dementia care along with a strong sense of inclusion. They plan to change barriers and stereotypes surrounding memory care – how?

From their Memory Care Campaign Page:

“Three Pillars has developed a thorough, strategic plan to address the pressing need for more services, support, and programming for those affected by varying stages of dementia, along with their loved ones. The two keystones of this plan include:

  • Building three, new Residential Memory Care neighborhoods (with the opportunity to add a fourth). Each will serve 18 residents.
  • Establishing a Cognitive Resource Center to serve individuals and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Primary components will include memory care training, resource center, wellness and respite programs.

These additions, located close to a brand-new childcare center, walking paths, garden home neighborhoods, and our town center, will become a vital part of our Three Pillars campus. They will be thoughtfully designed for maximum social engagement, security, and cognitive stimulation.”

Learn all about Three Pillar’s Memory Care Campaign and what you can do to support them on their website page dedicated to the campaign.

The time to contribute is now, and Three Pillars is aiming to meet the need for specific dementia-related care in Wisconsin before the need becomes overwhelming – join them in their goal to be proactive and donate today! You can contact them on their website or find them in the MCSA directory for any questions or further discussion.

 

MCSA is proud to be the partner of several retirement homes across the country that specialize in memory care, including Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Wisconsin.

Cain Brothers is a division of KeyBanc, a Capital Marketing group, who manages the healthcare invetment banking sector. MCSA has partnered up with them to bring our members the best experience possible!

Cain Brothers: Managing Healthcare Investment Banking for Us All

Our Business Partner Spotlight:
Cain Brothers, a Division of KeyBanc Capital Markets

With the recognizable red and white key logo, you might recognize the name KeyBanc, which is a division of KeyCorp, who owns KeyBank as well. KeyBanc is a capital marketing company, though, and Cain Brothers, our esteemed Business Partner Spotlight of the Month, is another division under them.

As the preeminent healthcare investment bank in the United States, Cain Brothers offers a comprehensive range of services and solutions to meet certain financing and strategic needs of healthcare organizations, which we fall under in order to provide our members with the best care possible. Our partnerships allow us to give our members in Masonic communities and orders across the nation the best experience with us and to grow our portfolio of opportunities. Each business partner offers something unique, and Cain Brothers have:

  • Over 100 investment bankers exclusively focused on the healthcare industry.
  • More than 300 successful M&A, debt capital markets, and equity capital markets transactions since 2016
  • Merger and Acquisitions Advisory, including:
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Divestitures
    • Conversion, Joint Ventures and Affiliations
    • Strategic Advisory Services
    • Fairness Opinions and Valuations
  • Debt and Equity Capital Market Services:
    • Leveraged Finance
    • Syndicated Loans
    • Tax-Exempt Bond Underwriting
    • Bridge Financing
    • Investment Grade and High Yield Bonds
    • IPO and Follow-on Equity Underwriting
    • Growth (Private) Equity Placements
    • FHA and Agency Financing
    • Real Estate Financing
    • Asset-Based Lending

To learn more about what Cain Brothers do, visit their page on KeyBanc’s website, dive into the variety of Insights and Ideas from the healthcare banking experts, or get granular with the Cain Brothers Industry Insights that goes further into detail about information for borrowers in the months following the Silicon Valley Bank failure and ongoing banking disruption.

Want to learn more about MCSA’s business partners? Check out our previous business partner spotlights on our News page, along with several other blogs featuring member spotlights and village news!

MCSA is proud to be the partner of several businesses across the globe in a variety of different sectors, including Cain Brothers, a division of KeyBanc.

The Grand Lodge of Illinois is MCSA's spotlight member of the month for May. Learn more about them and their charitable organizations!

The Grand Lodge of Illinois: Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS) Charity

Who is The Grand Lodge of IL?

Illinois Freemasonry consists of the fraternal operations of the most worshipful Grand Lodge of ancient free and accepted Masons of the state of Illinois and the charities operations of the Illinois Masonic Charities organizations.

The Grand Lodge of Illinois is the 4th largest Masonic grand jurisdiction in the United States based upon membership size and provides members with a valuable and quality masonic membership experience. Through that experience, they bring to life how Freemasons invest in self-improvement and being useful to others, which has continued to advance the cherished legacy of the ancient and honorable fraternity in Illinois since 1840.

Their charities operations provide valuable services to the fraternity members, families and other citizens of Illinois. These services are an outward expression of our Masonic values, duties and responsibilities. Fundamentally, they represent (along with the many local community service and charitable efforts of our Lodges) how Freemasons are useful and make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Want to Get Involved?

The Illinois Freemasonry Magazine is a quarterly publication that highlights several learning and service opportunities along with other activities that benefit our members and communities. Here is the link to access a digital version of their magazine if you’re interested in keeping up to date with their activities! If you would like to learn more about Illinois Freemasonry, then you can visit their website for more information on:

The Grand Lodge of Illinois is committed to the Freemasons of Illinois and their communities, which is why they have one of the largest charity outreach programs in the nation.

 

Illinois Masonic Outreach Services (IMOS) Charity

THEIR MISSION:

“To assist our members in fulfilling their Masonic Oath of coming to the aid of a Brother, their spouse, widow and orphans in times of necessity and to bridge the gap between community resources and our Member’s needs by promoting access to the services and resources they may need to resolve personal challenges and improve their quality of life.”

To learn more about the several ways that they bring their mission to life, visit their IMOS website!

Currently, they have more than 100 Master Masons, spouses, and widows in their monthly assistance program. They are also focusing on a new Career Development Program that will be rolling out very soon, so stay tuned!

Due to the most recent tornados, flooding, and storms, they have reached out to Illinois Master Masons and widows across the country. They’ve sent out more than 5,000 letters via regular mail and email to AL, AR, CA, IL, IN, MS, and TN to name a few states, just to let Illinois Freemasonry family members know that the Grand Lodge of Illinois is here for them should they need disaster relief.

For information on similar Grand Lodges, visit MCSA’s member directory!

The charitable programs of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, such as the IMCAP program, makes a difference in people's lives throughout Illinois.

Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP) Charity

IMCAP and Lodges: Taking Care of the Next Generation in Your Community

The Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP) started in 2018 to enhance the Illinois Masonic Lodges’ mission of acting with benevolence. Through IMCAP’s many programs, Lodges have a way to make a difference in their community and in the lives of children and young adults. One of IMCAP’s newest programs, the Vocational Training Grant, offers $1,000 in grant funds per Lodge per year to assist students that are attending a vocational or trade program.

This new grant is in addition to the Education Grant Partnership that offers grant funds for students attending college or vocational programs. With the help of Illinois Masonic Lodges, we are able to make an impact on the future for young adults throughout Illinois.

More information about the Vocational Training Grant can be found at https://imcap.org/vocational-training-grant.

To learn more about all of the programs that IMCAP offers, visit our website at https://imcap.org/.

Want other opportunities to learn and grow in the MCSA community? Check out our Events Page!

The Grand Lodge of Illinois is committed to the Freemasons of Illinois and their communities, which is why they have one of the largest charity outreach programs in the nation. Learn more about the IMCAP today!

Masonic Homes Kentucky provides assisted and independent living to people of all ages in the Louisville, Shelbyville, and other Northern Kentucky areas.

Meet Masonic Homes Kentucky, Our Spotlight Member

The MCSA is recognized for setting the standard of care for Masonic charitable organizations, and providing on-going support, assistance, and professional education to member communities.

The 2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial

A Special Member Spotlight Edition

The MCSA is recognized for setting the standard of care for Masonic charitable organizations, and providing on-going support, assistance, and professional education to member communities.

MCSA representatives attended the 2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial held in Arlington, Virginia, from February 17-21. MCSA served as a registered sponsor for the event, providing an excellent opportunity to create awareness with representatives from Grand Lodges across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and around the world.

With the wonderful turnout and in an exciting nod to the past GWMNM, the Grand Masters were able to recreate the LIFE magazine photo from 1956 – just look at how we’ve grown! We were also able to, in uniform, join the festivities with a few member jurisdictions from Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Pennsylvania participating in the parade! If you’re interested in viewing the recordings of the parade and Cornerstone Rededication Ceremony at the GWMNM, click here!

2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial

1956 Grand Masters

The MCSA is recognized for setting the standard of care for Masonic charitable organizations, and providing on-going support, assistance,and professional education to member communities.

2023 Grand Masters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCSA’s Informational and Expansion Opportunities

In addition to hosting an evening reception – an event that we owe to the support of the Masonic Home of Missouri and the Grand Lodge of Missouri – MCSA had an informational table in the Masonic Marketplace exhibit hall to make our mark and take part with active participation that drew the attention of those in attendance. The event provided terrific opportunities to introduce and emphasize the benefits of a MCSA membership, speak with prospective members individually, and answer any questions that anyone might have had.

The MCSA is recognized for setting the standard of care for Masonic charitable organizations, and providing on-going support, assistance,and professional education to member communities.

Barbara Ramsay Speaking at the 2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial

Barbara Ramsey, Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri and Past Chair of MCSA, presented at a general session that was well-attended by many jurisdictions. In addition to sharing what MCSA is and what we do, she described how the Masonic Home of Missouri has transitioned from a “brick and mortar” community to an outreach-based organization, extending its mission in a practical, valuable way.

The MCSA board will meet for a strategic planning session later this month, during which we will continue developing a plan for the implantation of initiatives to grow our membership and add value to our current members. Look for updates soon!

What’s Next for MCSA?

To keep up to date with our upcoming events, stay tuned into our Events Page on our website! For now, we look forward to our annual MCSA conference taking place from June 11-13 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Get ready to enjoy targeted education sessions, entertainment for all, and a tour of our host, Three Pillars’, beautiful community.

If you haven’t registered, do so today by clicking here!

 

2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial Photo Gallery

Parade at the 2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial

Staff photo by James Cullum: The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums marches in the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town on Presidents Day Feb. 20, 2023

Washington MCSA at the 2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial

2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial Pennsylvania jurisdiction - Pennsylvania MCSA

2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial MCSA of Oregon in Parade

2023 Conference of Grand Masters and George Washington Masonic National Memorial Centennial Parade Ohio MCSA