Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star donates to Canine Partners for Life at 2025 PA OES Puppy Bowl

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. - Jan. 14, 2025 - PRLog -- The Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star (PA OES) is proud to announce a generous donation of $10,000 to Canine Partners for Life. This donation was made during the 2025 PA OES Puppy Bowl held in Grantville, PA.

The donation will support Canine Partners for Life in their mission to provide service and companion dogs to individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities, and other situations of need, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

Marcia H. Holland, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star, expressed her gratitude and dedication to this cause: "We are incredibly proud to support Canine Partners for Life. The dedication of everyone involved in this life-changing mission is truly inspiring. This donation reflects the commitment of our members who work tirelessly to make a positive impact in our communities across Pennsylvania."

Michael E. Byers, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star, added: "This is a wonderful opportunity for us to live out our mission and our commitment to charity and loving kindness. We are honored to contribute to such a meaningful cause."

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest co-ed fraternal organization dedicated to charity, truth, and loving kindness. Our mission is to provide meaningful service to our communities through various charitable initiatives, with a special focus on supporting service dogs. We believe in the transformative power of service dogs and their ability to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities.

"We are so thankful for our relationship with PA OES and for their support of our mission. We hope this relationship continues to grow as we both pursue our common goal of making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities", added Diane Blenke, Corporate and Foundation Relations Coordinator for CPL.

The PA OES Puppy Bowl is an annual event that brings together members, staff and volunteers from two Assistance Dogs International (ADI)Certified partners, Canine Partners for Life and Susquehanna Service Dogs, and the community to fundraise and raise awareness for the service dog mission. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of all involved, this year's event was a resounding success.

For those interested in becoming members of the Pennsylvania Order of the Eastern Star, please visit our website at https://paoes.org/