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Shelby Fraternal Order of Eagles talks charitable giving

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE), an international non-profit organization, was established in 1898 and first referred to as the Order of Good Things.

According to the organization’s website, the FOE was established to unite fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice and equality, as well as promote peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.

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In total, there are more than 1,500 locations across the United States and Canada, including close to 800,000 members, it says on the FOE website.

The months of November and December are major fundraising months throughout the United States, widely referred to as Giving Season.

Furthermore, more than 30 percent of annual donations occur between Thanksgiving and the new year, according to the Assistance League, a national nonprofit organization.

Local FOE #763 wants to make a difference in the community

The Shelby Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) #763, 46 E. Main St., has made it a mission to participate in charitable giving year-round.

Steve Morris, who’s served as secretary for more than 20 years, said making a difference in the community is what the FOE has always been about.

“It’s not about a pat on the back,” Morris said. “It’s just trying to do the right thing. To leave it (community) all better than when we got it.”


The Shelby FOE #763 includes more than 500 members as of this year, when combining memberships from the all-male group and Ladies Auxiliary.

“We’ve always tried to benefit the community and the youth,” Morris said. “We have a slew of people and organizations that we donate to.

Charitable donations go to several local organizations and causes

During an interview with Richland Source, Morris listed several examples of donation recipients, including the Shelby Community and Senior Center, YMCA of North Central Ohio – Shelby, and the Community Improvement Corporation amongst others.

Other charitable giving includes donations to Shelby City Schools athletic and extracurricular programs, as well as academic scholarships for graduating seniors.

Additionally, FOE #763 makes yearly donations to the Shelby Whippets Alumni Association.

Tom Armstrong, president of the alumni association and FOE #763 member, recalled a particular donation made to help upgrade the science labs in Shelby’s recently constructed PK-8 school building.

“We had a goal set for the money we wanted to raise,” Armstrong said. “I came to the Eagles and asked if they’d participate.”

Richmond Source
By Hayden Gray
November 23, 2023
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