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The members of the Fraternal Order Knights of Pythias are

deeply involved in their communities throughout the United

States and Canada.

Their social and charitable activities are directed towards

enhancing the great principles of the Order - FRIENDSHIP,

CHARITY, and BENEVOLENCE. These principles are adhered

to very strongly through contributions of money, time,

efforts and supplies to Pythians and non-Pythians alike.

The eventual aim and goal is the betterment of mankind.

For several years the United Cerebral Palsy Association was

the primary charity of the Pythian Order - both nationally

and locally. Several hundreds of thousands of dollars were

raised for the cause, and many Pythians still devote much

time and energy on behalf of Cerebral Palsy.

Very recently the Knights of Pythias became affiliated with

the Special Olympics International, and will be devoting

their efforts in assisting that fine organizaton, both

financially and by taking an active role in conducting the

local competitions that are held each year.

Locally, the Pythian lodges own, support, or endorse a myriad

of charitable endeavors, such as homes for the elderly,

camps for handicapped children, Little League teams, Boy

and Girl Scout troops, scholarship programs, rehabilitation

wings at hospitals, Ronald McDonald Homes, the Seeing Eye

dog programs, etc. The strength of the Pythian Order is its

ability to meet the needs of the local community as seen and

accepted by the local members.

There is still time to fraternize and socialize as individuals

and as groups, and friendships that started years ago have

managed to remain strong.

The Pythian Order provides opportunity for personal growth

and the develoment of individual talents and skills. There is

a place on all levels for persons with leadership

capabilities and aspirations. Local lodges are encouraged to

hold officer training sessions, and the Supreme Lodge

conducts Leadership Seminars to enhance the quality of

leadership and to urge others to partake where they might

have once been fearful of such involvement.

The Pythian Order is justifiably proud of its altruistic

activity. Inquiries about any of these topics are invited and

may be directed to the Supreme Lodge office at 1495

Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169 or use our feedback form.