The I-CARE Program, provided by the Masonic Senior Services of Ohio, a subsidiary of the Ohio Masonic Home, is a statewide, community-based program, with Coordinators based throughout Ohio.

The I-CARE Program serves Masons, wives, widows and Eastern Star members, helping them maintain their Independence through Coordination of community and governmental services, Assistance with applications, making connections with service providers, and solving problems in those connections, Referral to agencies offering resources or support, and Education on issues related to accessing services and dealing with senior related issues.

I-CARE service coordinators can help arrange for in-home services through the community such as homemaking to assist with cleaning and shopping, personal care, Meals on Wheels, medical transportation, and getting medical equipment. Service coordinators can also assist with applying for benefits such as Medicare, Veterans and Medicaid.

I-CARE coordinators may be contacted by phone or email and they will go to the person's home for assessments and discussions.

In conjunction with the Masonic Senior Services/I-Care program, Thornville Lodge has formed an I-Care Committee comprised of fellow brother's and their wives, who are dedicated to aiding and assisting ALL brother's of Thornville Lodge. The function of this committee is to offer care, concern and compassion to all Masons, but especially our Senior Masons, wives and widows within our Lodge. The local I-CARE committee can aid with many tasks, including grocery shopping, transportation to appointments or a friendly visit.

This committee is led by Chairman; Bro. George Fowler and Vice-Chairman; Bro. Dan Theiken. The committee members include: Rt. Wor. Bro. George Finch, Rt. Wor. Bro. Ross Barry, Bro. Robert "Bob" Keefe, Wor. Bro. Phil "Bud" Roberts, Bro. David Cox, Karen Finch and Amy Theiken.

If you or if you know of a Brother Mason, his wife or widow that is in need of assistance you can contact your local I-Care Committee or the I-Care Coordinator at the phone numbers or email addresses listed below.

I-Care Flyer

I-Care Coordinator:

Deb Dunseath, LSW
(740) 270-9650
(888) 884-8096
mbates@mssohio.org

I-Care Committee:

Chairman, George Fowler
(614)732-9896
tadzilla44@yahoo.com

Ross Barry
(740) 246-6241
ross_barry@hotmail.com