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Who are the Eagles? The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit organization that unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope. We are people helping people. Since the beginning, the F.O.E. has maintained a strong dedication to giving back to the communities housing our Aeries and Auxiliaries. Armed with a strong Grand Aerie and Grand Auxiliary, the organization reached its full potential. In 1954, nearly 10,000 Ten Commandments plaques were distributed by the Order, promoting its foundation of faith and encouraging citizens to use the Commandments as a guideline for treating others and building a stronger community. Eagles continued their commitment to helping their own through the Memorial Foundation, which was designed to provide aid to the children of members who lost their lives in World War II. In 1967, the Jimmy Durante Children’s Fund was established, providing financial aid to institutions aiming to help youth through medical research and prevention programs. The Charity Foundation continued to grow, establishing separate funds for a variety of causes as they became more prominent, ensuring all brothers and sisters facing illness could have hope for care and a cure. In 1985, blooming from a strong relationship with member and entertainer Danny Thomas, the Eagles became the first organization to top $1 million in donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The Eagles took on their biggest fundraising challenge in 2008, committing $25 million to the University of Iowa to fund The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, which opened in August 2014 inside the John and Mary Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building in Iowa City, Iowa. The 20,000-square-foot facility hosts a team of more than 100 researchers working on ways to prevent, treat and ultimately cure diabetes. Fraternal Order of Eagles Charities - People Helping People The perks of being an Eagle member are countless. From lifelo F.O.E. CHARITY FOUNDATION - BRIDGE TO A CURE - F.O.E Diabetes Research Center at the Univ. of Iowa - INFO The Benefits Of Being An Eagle The perks of being an Eagle member are countless. From lifelong friendships to care for your family, Eagles are always ready to lend a helping hand and be a guiding influence in the lives of every member. A renewed focus on both membership growth and retention is leading to the development of a stronger and more prominent slate of benefits. |
People Helping People
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The Fraternal Order of Eagles donates more than $10 million a year to local communities, fundraisers, charities and more. As part of its philosophy, the F.O.E. gives back 100 percent of monies raised in the form of grants. Fundraisers are conducted for eight major charities, including kidney, heart, diabetes, cancer and spinal cord injury funds, a children's fund, memorial foundation and the Golden Eagle Fund.
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