Stories
Success stories from alumni and children who have been impacted by the Masonic Children’s Home.

An Inspiration to Her Peers
Aba Aggrey, a Masonic Children’s Home alumna, is primed for success.
Brothers Succeeding Together
Cyrus and Shedrack, from Darby, PA, came to the Masonic Children’s Home in 2019, thanks to financial support from Masons and other donors.
Children’s Home Alum is Thankful for the Experience
Jesse Goranson has a lot of people to thank. During his time at the Masonic Children’s Home, alum Jesse met and was mentored by several individuals who he said helped shape the person he is today.
Tackling Every Step
It doesn’t matter if a child at the Masonic Children’s Home is in the transition process of their first week at the children’s home or their first week in college; Donna Shaffer, educational coordinator, is eager to tackle each educational step along the way.
Beginning the Journey to the Masonic Children’s Home
At the Masonic Children’s Home, children are given a chance to become who they aspire to be and achieve their dreams. This journey begins with getting a referral or filling out an application to the children’s home.
The New “Glue”
The social worker at the Masonic Children’s Home is “the glue that holds everything together.” Alison Izer-Bowman is now that “glue.”