Stories

Thanks to the support of house parents, tutors, teachers, coaches, donors and other role models, four seniors at the Masonic Children’s Home are ready to spread their wings, leave the nest and explore new opportunities.

The Masonic Children’s Home gave Ken Henry a sense of normalcy, family and belonging. He took advantage of everything they gave him, from tutoring to sports. "I would not be where I am today without the children’s home," he said.

Alex Diahn, a Masonic Children’s Home alumnus, recently celebrated his college graduation, but that’s just the start for him. His time at the children's home has well-prepared him for a future career in data analytics or information technology and whatever else life holds for him.

Masonic Children's Home alumna Noelia steps into the future with confidence, knowing new opportunities, connections and perspectives wait patiently for her along the way.

Seniors Breanne and Joy graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School on May 25, and thanks to the Masonic Children’s Home, they’re poised to take on the next step in life’s journey.

Lauren McEwen has always had a passion for working with children and realizes how important it is to advocate for and make sure their needs are met. When she found the posting for the educational coordinator position at the Masonic Children’s Home, she felt that it was a perfect fit.