Good Works

One of the main principles of the Order of Eastern Star is to be charitable.  Each of our chapters plans a variety of service projects and community outreach in their calendar each year.  Below is an outline of what we are working on for the 2025-2026 Traditions, History, Memories year.  

Adah: ESTARL
The Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership is a scholarship for those who are going to school for the purpose of religious training.  To apply for the ESTARL scholarship contact the Grand Secretary.

Ruth: Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine includes gene therapies, cell therapies, and tissue-engineered products intended to augment, repair, replace or regenerate organs, tissues, cells, genes,  and metabolic processes in the body.  Regenerative medicine aims to alter the current practice of medicine by treating the root causes of diseases and disorders.  Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

Esther: Suicide Prevention
Bringing together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities to focus on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by raising funds for suicide research and programs and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Martha: North Dakota Veteran's Home in Lisbon, ND
The North Dakota Veterans Home is a living tribute to North Dakota veterans and the spouses, treating them with the utmost respect and dignity.  With dedicated, compassionate staff, engaging social activities, a variety of amenities and skilled nursing services, the North Dakota Veterans Home is committed to creating a safe, enriching environment designed to feel like home.  North Dakota Veterans Home

Electa: Service Dogs
North Dakota Order of Eastern Star donates to Service Dogs for America located in Jud, ND.   Service Dogs for America has a vision to be part of a society in which individuals with disabilities are fully able to participate in social, educational and occupational opportunities, it is the only accredited nonprofit provider of service dogs in North Dakota.   Service Dogs for America