Christmas Toy Donation: Catalyst of Chico

The lodge has partnered with Catalyst Domestic Violence Services of Chico to bring some Christmas cheer to families affected by domestic violence.

Bring an unwrapped toy to donate at the November and December stated meeting dinners to support the Catalyst Domestic Violence Services here in Chico. Help children of families affected by domestic violence have a safe and joyful Christmas. Your toy donation for Decembers stated meeting dinner is in lieu of your $8 payment for dinner. If you do not want to donate an unwrapped toy then monetary donations will also be accepted. Lodge Secretary Sid Crane will be handling the donations in the lodge office. Donate any time during November and up to our stated meeting on December 10th. A Catalyst representative will be at our dinner to receive the donations for the families in need this Christmas.

Bring your Masonic Charity to CHICO!

Want to know more about Catalyst? Here is a letter from their executive director on what they do for our community:

“Each year, hundreds of individuals in your community make the difficult decision to leave their homes, contact us and share their story of trauma and abuse with one of our advocates. This is often a first step in a long journey. And for nearly 40 years Catalyst Domestic Violence Services has been here to offer a safe place to receive help.

Demand for our services has grown over the last year. Over 1,400 victims and survivors of domestic violence reached out for 27,339 units of service in our counseling, advocacy and housing programs. Unfortunately, we are on track to set a record for number of support services provided to community members. Catalyst staff recognizes that on-going prevention and education are key to reducing and eventually eradicating domestic violence in our community. Our prevention workshops and presentations reached over 2,300 individuals throughout Butte County on a variety of topics including healthy relationships.

Catalyst is grateful for your and assures you that any gift you give will be recognized and appreciated by our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and the participants we work with.”

Sincerely,
Anastacia L. Snyder
Executive Director