{"id":30,"date":"2024-12-17T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcfnj.org\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-12-17T16:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:31:24","slug":"who-are-we","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/index.php\/who-are-we\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Are We"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of students connected to our fraternity. Through scholarships and mentorship, we honor the Masonic values of Faith, Family, and Fraternity while empowering the next generation of leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that education is the cornerstone of personal growth and community development. By investing in students today, we build a brighter tomorrow for all New Jersey communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Core Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:3rem\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Every scholarship reflects the legacy of New Jersey Freemasons, transforming a heritage of generosity into pathways of opportunity. Through education, we build upon the vision of those who came before, ensuring their light continues to guide tomorrow&#8217;s leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:3rem\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We believe knowledge is most powerful when used in service to others. Our scholars represent the ideals of Faith, Family, and Fraternity, dedicating their talents not only to achievement but to strengthening their communities and uplifting others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:3rem\">\ud83d\udc8e<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Our scholarships are more than awards\u2014they are a bond between Masons, families, and future leaders. Each contribution, each act of mentorship, and each success story reaffirms that together, we build a stronger and more compassionate world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Freemasonry in New Jersey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freemasonry is the world&#8217;s oldest and largest fraternity, built on the principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. In New Jersey, Freemasons have been serving communities since the colonial era, establishing a proud tradition of charity, education, and civic engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Jersey Freemasons are committed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Supporting education through scholarships and literacy programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing relief to those in need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building character and leadership in young people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening communities through service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserving our rich heritage and traditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey was established to formalize and expand the charitable work of New Jersey Freemasons. Through the generosity of our members and their commitment to helping others, we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awarded thousands of scholarships to deserving students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported educational institutions across New Jersey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provided relief to families in times of need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built lasting partnerships with schools and communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity alignwide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey<\/strong><br>100 Barrack Street<br>Trenton, NJ 08608<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (609) 239-3830<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:kpl@mcfnj.org\">kpl@mcfnj.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<footer class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background-color has-foreground-background-color has-background has-background-background-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9366075c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-site-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">Born To Be Wild<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<nav class=\"items-justified-center wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-64ede673 wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container items-justified-center wp-block-navigation\"><ul class=\"wp-block-page-list\"><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item wp-block-navigation-item open-on-hover-click\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/index.php\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item wp-block-navigation-item open-on-hover-click menu-item-home\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item wp-block-navigation-item open-on-hover-click\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/index.php\/how-to-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item wp-block-navigation-item open-on-hover-click\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/index.php\/scholarship-details\/\">Scholarship Details<\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item wp-block-navigation-item open-on-hover-click\"><a class=\"wp-block-pages-list__item__link wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/strange-elion.74-208-184-43.plesk.page\/index.php\/who-are-we\/\">Who Are We<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/nav>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-flex-end is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1101bca3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-elements-7691f28ffbb83fa8f52aeae8c77c979b\"><a href=\"#\">Privacy Policy<\/a> | <a href=\"#\">Terms of Service<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u00a9 2024 All rights reserved.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/footer>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Mission The Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of students connected to our fraternity. 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