Our philanthropy focuses support in the area of Mental Heath by contributing to Alzheimer's Research, Project Lifesaver, and the State Mental Health Association.

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter is currently contributing ten cents per member to the State Mental Health Association.

Alzheimer's Research

Send donations in the form of a check made payable to:

The Alzheimer's Association
c/o Grand Chapter Royal Arch
500 Masonic Lane, Suite C
Henrico, Virginia 23223-4916

Donations are a 501(c)(3)tax deduction. 100% of all donations received by the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia are contributed directly to The Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association, a world leader in Alzheimer research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Proceeds from this event will be used to support research.

Annual Walk for Alzheimers

2007 Walk for Alzheimers
Saturday, April 28, 2007 contributing to Alzheimer's Research

2006 Walk for Alzheimer's raised over $4,400
Slideshow Album

Project Lifesaver

Established in April 1999 as an initiative of the 43rd Virginia Search and Rescue Company of the Chesapeake, Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Project Lifesaver is built on the work of the Stokes County (NC) Mountain Rescue program which pioneered the use of special equipment and procedures to locate lost and wandering patients with mental disorders. Amid the dramatic increase of people with Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, and Autism, Project Lifesaver has become one of the leading organizations addressing the need to protect these patients and bring comfort to their families and caregivers.

The primary mission is to locate and rescue missing persons. They have established many partnerships with local law enforcement to help save money and time for taxpayers.

Order of Old Saratoga

The Order of Old Saratoga to date has contributed over $2,500 to Project Lifesaver and has received Silver Searcher 2006 Recognition.

Bruce L. Van Buren, KYCH

Philanthropy Committee
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia