The annual turkey giveaway in Astoria, Queens is a recurring seasonal community outreach effort connected to Advance Masonic Temple, helping support local families and community members during the holiday season.

The annual school supply drive in Astoria, Queens is a recurring community outreach effort connected to Advance Masonic Temple, helping support students and families through donated school supplies and neighborhood participation.

The Astoria Community blood drives are a recurring community service effort in Astoria, presented in partnership between New York Blood Center and Queens Masonic Association and hosted at Advance Masonic Temple. Learn how to donate locally or at any NYBC location using Sponsor Code 10691.

Advance Service Mizpah Lodge #586, of Astoria, is proud to serve our community through charity, fellowship, and a commitment to making Queens a better place for all. Discover our story, our service, and how you can connect with us; both in person and on Instagram.

As featured in the Winter 2023 issue of The Empire State Mason (page 28), Advance Service Mizpah Lodge 586 of the Queens District was spotlighted for the success of our 2nd Annual School Supply Drive. 

Why Donate Blood? 
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. In New York City, hospitals require a constant supply to save lives after accidents, surgeries, and for patients battling illnesses like cancer. The New York Blood Center has recently issued an urgent call for donations, especially for type O blood, as supplies are nearly 20% below what’s needed to meet hospital demands.

In his thought-provoking article for Craftsmen Online, Brother Galen Kaback invites readers to look deeper into the heart of Masonic ritual—specifically, the opening and closing ceremonies that frame every lodge meeting. Drawing inspiration from Masonic scholars like Henry Meacham and Kirk McNulty, as well as modern thinkers such as Ray Dalio, Brother Kaback explores the profound symbolism and practical wisdom embedded in these time-honored traditions.