Community Impact Modern Woodmen and those we serve work together to identify local needs and make an impact in communities nationwide. It’s all part of what makes us unique as a fraternal financial services organization. Already a member? Log in to the member website. Want to be involved? Talk to your financial representative. Creating strong communities Local, local, local. When you join Modern Woodmen, you become a member of the organization. Members often unite with other members in their area for volunteer projects that provide dollars, basic necessities and hands-on labor to improve lives in their local community. They have the opportunity to make a difference right where they live and support causes important to them. Our measure of impact Fraternalism is a way of caring and giving back. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself. Approximately 2,500 local chapters and 800 youth service clubs nationwide 2020 194,920 hours volunteer hours donated by members in chapters, Summit chapters, and youth service clubs 2020 $29.3 million contributed to worthy causes through fundraisers (includes total raised by member chapters and clubs partnering with community groups) 2020 $14.4 million In support of members’ communities through all fraternal programs, benefits and activities Impact near you Touching lives and securing futures from coast to coast. Please select a state to discover Modern Woodmen's local impact. Data from 2020. AL AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC Illinois Fast facts about Illinois 1883 Year admitted to Modern Woodmen 11,420 Current members $458,077,875 Current life insurance in force $441,787 Annual fraternal contributions* $19,736,666 Annual life insurance and annuity benefits paid * Supporting social, educational, volunteer and fundraising activities, including total dollars raised by member chapters and youth clubs partnering with community groups. Activities for adults and kids Nationwide, local groups of members come together regularly for social, educational and volunteer activities. Participation is not required. However, many members choose to get involved in their area. Making an impact during the pandemic Social-distancing efforts caused Modern Woodmen to temporarily modify chapter and youth service club events nationwide. However, our members continue to make a local impact. With the COVID-19 Relief Program, Modern Woodmen gave chapters, Summit chapters and youth service clubs access to funds to make a direct monetary donation to local nonprofit and public organizations. From mid-March through May, members donated nearly $1.1 million to community causes through the temporary program. Learn more > Like what you're reading? There's more. Members can enjoy opportunities to meet other local members, build relationships and impact communities. Modern Woodmen activities offer time to bond with family and friends. But these activities aren’t the only extras of Modern Woodmen membership. Members have access to a variety of other benefits that meet needs during different ages and life stages. View all member benefits Our local membership groups Chapters Chapter activities in communities across the nation provide opportunities for members of all ages to volunteer, socialize and learn. Chapters also raise funds for local causes. See a chapter in action. Hear from a fraternal volunteer leader. Summit Chapters Summit chapters offer fun and fulfilling experiences to fit the busy lifestyles of members ages 55 plus. Youth Service Clubs Guided by adult member leaders, monthly youth club activities emphasize volunteerism, patriotism, education and fun. MoneyMasters financial literacy program MoneyMasters by Modern Woodmen is a free personal finance educational program designed to teach important financial topics to learners of all ages. Each program is offered through a local Modern Woodmen financial representative, whose expertise can be a resource for participants. Program levels Kindergarten through high school: The MoneyMasters K-12 program is a best-in-class, blended-learning program developed by and available only through Modern Woodmen. The free program for classrooms, home schools and youth groups includes interactive modules and hands-on activities that help students in different grade levels connect with the material. Adults: MoneyMasters workshops help educate groups of adults on basic personal finance topics. Modern Woodmen representatives deliver these interactive workshops as a volunteer service through partnership with a local nonprofit organization or public agency. Learn more MoneyMasters by Modern Woodmen Learn more MoneyMasters teaches learners of all ages (kindergarten through adulthood) how to prepare for financial responsibilities and make wise financial decisions. Request the program Contact a Modern Woodmen representative near you to get started with MoneyMasters. Members with stories like yours Retirement distribution Harold's story Rev Up for Retirement A Tennessee retiree enjoys the freedom that comes from good planning. 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