Following the devastation caused to parts of the US Gulf coast by Hurricane Katrina and in consultation with the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, the Grand Charity has decided to open a Relief Chest to receive donations for victims of the disaster.

The President of the Grand Charity has also approved emergency grants totalling $50,000 in support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

For further details of making a donation to the relief chest. Please visit the Grand Charity website under latest news.