We are an international organization of men and women, ROOTED in the BELIEF of caring for young and old, strengthening communities and celebrating life.
The Moose fraternity has a long history with helping children. It is within this helping spirit that the Moose fraternity has started the Tommy Moose program. Tommy Moose is a 12 inch plush stuffed animal that is given to first responders in the field to help them comfort children in traumatic situations. A 12 inch stuffed animal can make a huge impact!
When a child experiences physical, emotional, psychological distress, or harm Tommy Moose is there to comfort them. Our Tommy Moose program gets these comforting stuffed animals into the hands of first responders to give to children in distress.
Tommy Moose is making a difference. First responders from around the country are praising the program as successful and helpful. The Tommy Moose program is fast approaching a milestone. They have given more than 100,000 of these friendly and comforting stuffed animals to departments around the nation.
The Centreville Moose is doing its part in helping to get Tommy Moose into the hands of our first responders too. On Wednesday February 25 2010, the Men and Women of our lodge donated Tommy Moose stuffed animals to the Fairfax City Police Department. We would like to thank Sergeant Pam Nevlud, Officer Natalie Minnich, and Officer Rutter for participating in our donation of Tommy Moose. It was not so long ago that we donated Tommy Moose to the Fairfax City Fire department. We are looking forward to a long relationship with both departments. We will be replenishing the departments with more Tommy Moose’s as they run out.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 09:11
Our Virginia House
Written by Dan Sullivan
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 06:40
If I told you that the Moose fraternity is an amazing organization, would you ask why? Some might say that by your participation in the Moose fraternity, you lend a hand in making the world a better place. At the time I joined the Moose fraternity years ago, I had very little knowledge of what Mooseheart was or what it did. It was not until a group of amazing kids visited from the Virginia house at Mooseheart that I began to understand. Our lodge is so much more than just a lodge or a group of individuals. It is because of the support that this lodge brings to the table that Mooseheart is able to provide a secure and nurturing environment that helps underprivileged children from around the world grow, learn, and mature.
For those who do not already know, Mooseheart is a school that was dedicated in July 1913 by the Moose fraternal organization. The school is located west of Chicago on a 1000-acre campus. The school is home to kids of all ages from infancy to high school. Mooseheart cares for kids when others cannot. Mooseheart takes in children that have lost parents and others in just unhealthy environments. It is through our generosity, and others like us, that these kids receive the very best education and nurturing during their formative years.
A few years ago, we had a chance to meet the parents and kids from the Virginia House at Mooseheart. We kept up with the kids and parents even after they moved to the New York house on campus. A few things in this world we know are for certain, our kids will graduate, and some parents will move on from Mooseheart. It was a sad day at Mooseheart when Mark and Rebekah Hewitt left last year. Feeling the void, I began to think, who were the new parents at the Virginia House? I recently sat down with one new parent at the Virginia house. It was Tiffany's day off during the interview. I thank her for her time.
The word went out that a school in our area needed help.Mayfield Intermediate School in Manassas Virginia had its roof buckle under the weight of the last two snowstorms. It was worried that the whole roof would collapse under the snow’s weight. With the snow melting off the roof, fears are easing over a total roof collapse. The school is relatively new at only two years old. The contractor who built the school has agreed to make the necessary repairs to the school.
The school will remain closed until this fall. The students are being split up and attending temporary facilities in area churches. The students needed our help. We have donated funds to help in the relocation of the students and to buy necessary books and supplies for their education. We wish the students all the best in their new accommodations during the repair process. If you wish to make personal donations please go to the schools website for more information.
Last Updated on Monday, 22 February 2010 10:53
Devistating Quake Hits Haiti
Written by Dan Sullivan
Friday, 15 January 2010 06:04
On Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm the impoverished island of Haiti was hit with a 7.0 magnitude quake that flattened hundreds of buildings and caused widespread destruction to its fragile infrastructure. The quake was followed by many aftershocks, one of them as strong as 5.9. The devastation on the impoverished Caribbean island of Haiti is great.
Our own amazing Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 was on the ground Wednesday to help survivors. Virginia Task Force 1 (VATF-1) was activated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Tuesday evening, January 12, 2010. The team of 72 highly trained personnel was deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. They hit the ground with six search and rescue canines, physicians, paramedics, structural engineers, other support personnel, and 48 tons of rescue equipment and supplies. We are so very proud of their efforts.
Help agencies from around the globe have been activated to help the impoverished nation. Here at the Centreville Moose Lodge, our hearts go out to the victims of this natural disaster. We are trying to do what we can for the families, friends, and children of Haiti. Our Loyal Order of Moose board of officers has elected to donate to the relief efforts that are underway. We have made a donation to the non-profit group "Doctors without Borders". They are gearing up to help the Haitian people with doctors, nurses, and medical supplies.
There are many reputable non-profits helping in the relief efforts. If you elect to make a cash donation to help the Haitian people, please be careful of scams out there to miss direct money. I am providing a link to an article that has a good list of reputable groups helping in the relief efforts. I think you can feel safe donating to one of them.
The Centreville Moose lodge continues to donate gently used clothing to their charity each month. This month, we are changing gears again. They need jackets, sweaters, gloves and mittens now. They say they have their fill of regular clothing. Please hold on to your regular weather clothing for now. We will start accepting regular clothing next spring.
In the month of November 2009, we donated 240 clothing items!
Please also know that they no longer accept stuff animals per a new Virginia State law.
Some times we forget to say one important thing, thank you for helping make our community a better place with your donations!
Important Note: We know that some of our lodge members are having troubles in this economy too. There are reports of missing jackets near the clothing drop-off box in the lodge. If you see a jacket or coat hung up by the lodge drop-off box, please dont take it! If you have taken a jacket or sweater hung up please return the item. No questions will be asked!
If I told you that the Moose fraternity is an amazing organization, would you ask why? Some might say that by your participation in the Moose fraternity, you lend a hand in making the world a better place. At the time I joined the Moose fraternity years ago, I had very little knowledge of what Mooseheart was or what it did. It was not until a group of amazing kids visited from the Virginia house at Mooseheart that I began to understand. Our lodge is so much more than just a lodge or a group of individuals. It is because of the support that this lodge brings to the table that Mooseheart is able to provide a secure and nurturing environment that helps underprivileged children from around the world grow, learn, and mature.
The word went out that a school in our area needed help. 
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