Disaster Relief
The purpose of this fund is to financially assist members with immediate needs due to a catastrophic disaster such as flood, tornado, hurricane, earthquake and/or fire, while they wait for government and/or insurance assistance. Additionally, the Committee has the authority to provide assistance to other Grand Jurisdictions whose members have suffered loss due to natural disasters.
Give to the Disaster Relief Fund
Donations to this fund are always appreciated since we cannot predict when the next disaster will occur or when one of our members might become homeless due to disaster. Your one-time or recurring donation allows our Disaster Relief Committee to respond immediately when needed. Thank you!
FAQs
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Any member in good standing in Georgia’s Order of the Eastern Star can request assistance. Any other jurisdiction under the General Grand Chapter can also request reciprical assistance.
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Members who have suffered a loss due to disaster should fill out the application for disaster relief and send it to their Chapter’s secretary or Worthy Matron for signature and forwarding to the Disaster Relief Committee. Other Grand Jurisdictions should send the form to the Grand Secretary of Georgia OES.
History
In 1994, the Worthy Grand Matron at the time, saw the effect of the devastating flood that killed 31 people in Georgia and destroyed more than one billion dollars in property in south Georgia. She appointed a committee to seek ways to help and assist for our Georgia members who were in need of aid.
In 1996 the Georgia Disaster Relief Fund became a permanent fund for the Grand Chapter of Georgia. The purpose of this fund is to financially assist members with immediate needs due to a catastrophic disaster such as flood, tornado, hurricane, earthquake and/or fire, while they wait for government and/or insurance assistance. Additionally, the Committee has the authority to provide assistance to other Grand Jurisdiction whose members have suffered loss due to natural disasters.