Philotesian Rebekah Lodge #145
Who We Are
The Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies (IARA), and originally the Daughters of Rebekah is an international service-oriented organization and a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. It was initially designed as the female auxiliary of the IOOF, but now allows both female and male members.
It is one of the units of the IOOF, but women need not be related to an Odd Fellow to be a member of the Rebekahs. As long as she meets the moral, ethical and age requirement for admission, any woman may join. In most jurisdictions, women aged 16 or 18 years old and above can join a Rebekah Lodge.
The general duties of the members of this unit are, “To live peaceably, do good unto all, as we have opportunity and especially to obey the Golden Rule, Whatsoever ye would that others should do unto you, do ye even so unto them.”
What We Do
Some of the Projects Philotesian Rebekah's Projects.
Our jurisdiction maintains and supports a home for Children in Gilroy with over 1400 clients. We support each other emotionally, physically and when necessary, financially through special funding. We work together to raise money through various projects, special events or sales to support our projects, and special activities.
- REBEKAH CHILDREN’s SERVICES
- Odd Fellow/Rebekah VISUAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- PILGRIMAGE FOR YOUTH
- EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
- WORLD HUNGER AND DISASTER ASSISTANCE
- SENIOR CITIZENS HOSPITALS AND HOMES
- COMMUNITY PROJECTS
- LIVING LEGACY – (Plant a tree for he who comes after me.)
How to Contact or Make Donation
Donate via Check:
Philotesian Rebekah Lodge No. 145
PO Box 76
Cupertino, CA 95015