The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma awarded a total of $674,609 for calendar year 2025 to 11 Area Agencies on Aging throughout Oklahoma at the Oklahoma Association of Area Agencies on Aging (O4A) meeting on Dec. 3, 2024, in Shawnee. This is the 18th consecutive year the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging have received this grant funding.

The Masonic Assistance Program assists seniors 55 and older with financial assistance they cannot obtain through other resources for approved needs such as eyeglasses or dentures.

Home projects may include minor home repairs that help the senior remain safely at home and may include ADA wheelchair ramps and other ADA home modifications. For seniors’ needs that are outside the scope of other programs, there may be additional assistance available.

There is a simple application process to follow, and detailed instructions are included.

Applications are now available at EODD Area Agency on Aging, 1012 N. 38th St., Muskogee, OK 74401 or contact Janet Bowen at (918) 682-7891 for additional information.

Applications are available at your local library and senior nutrition site and are fillable online at eoddok.org.

If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact EODD AAA at (918) 682-7891.

EODD AAA serves seniors in Adair, Cherokee, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Sequoyah and Wagoner counties.