About the Moose Organization
The Moose - A Fraternal and service organization of 1.5 million men and women in four nations, dedicated to bettering the lives of children and elderly in need, to helping our communities on both the national and local level, and to providing family recreation at a modest cost.
"No Man Stands So Straight And Tall As When He Stoops To Lift Up A Child."
                                                                                                  James J. Davis
MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY

is a residential childcare facility, located on a 1,000-acre campus 38 miles west
of Chicago. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from
infancy through high school. Dedicated in July 1913 by the Moose fraternal
organization, MOOSEHEART cares for youth whose families are unable, for a wide
variety of reasons, to care for them. Some have lost one or both parents;
others are living in environments that are simply not conducive to healthy
growth and development. Whatever the reason, the men and women of the Moose,
through unparalleled generosity and volunteerism, furnish the resources
necessary to care for children in need. The Moose fraternity provides children
with a wholesome home-like environment and the best possible training and education.


Children live in one of thirty residences designed like a spacious
single-family residence. Each is home for six to twelve children. The heart of
the program is Family Teachers — providing a consistent, systematic method of
care, with emphasis on social-skills development — skills essential for success
in later life.


It is Mooseheart’s policy to admit qualified children who have a need. The
Admissions Committee considers all applications of children in need.
Welcome to Moosehaven, the
City Contentment, 70 beautiful acres on the shore of the broad
St. Johns River in Orange Park, FL, 15 miles south of metropolitan
Jefferson

Founded in 1922 by the Moose
fraternal organization, Moosehaven has provided thousands of Moose members and
their spouses with a secure, relaxed, and enjoyable retirement experience.
Moosehaven residents enjoy their beautiful community without the burdens of
home maintenance. Health care is comprehensive, and transportation is readily
available -- as are plenty of social interaction and activities. In fact,
residents often find themselves so involved at Moosehaven, an oft-heard comment
is, "We wish we'd moved here sooner!

Residents enjoy a wide variety of
available facilities -- including an indoor swimming pool, bowling lanes,
exercise equipment and game rooms. They also enjoy arts and crafts, ceramics,
sewing, painting and computers. Fishing from the 450-foot concrete pier is an
enjoyable pastime -- often creating exciting competition! Dances, special
dinners, shopping, and sightseeing trips are regularly scheduled events. Each
Sunday, both Protestant and Catholic services are held in a beautiful
interdenominational chapel

Cluster homes for residents --
individual quarters with common dining areas -- have been a popular Moosehaven
living arrangement for both singles and couples since the 1960s. Now, plans are
underway to build individual duplexes and apartments, offering additional
amenities and a new style of Moosehaven living. Construction is planned to
begin in 2008.

When health needs change, residents
rely on the LifeCare Center, a 130,000-sq.-ft. facility designed to meet all
levels of care. Completed in 2002, it incorporates a clinic, therapy
department, pharmacy, and x-ray department.

For nearly 90 years, the Moose fraternity and
Moosehaven have continued to demonstrate an abiding concern for the well-being
of Moose members and their spouses in the twilight of their lives. And, with
the addition of new and exciting living options coming soon, Moosehaven again
evidences its commitment to provide a quality lifestyle with continued care.
Important Notice: The Loyal Order of Moose is a private organization all activities and events referred to on this website and in the Moose newsletter are available to members in good standing and their qualified guests only. This website is for informational purposes with proprietary information intended for members only. General information is available to the public at large, but should not be construed to be a solicitation for membership. This website is a initiative of Rockville Moose Lodge No. 1574, and is not sanctioned by the Loyal Order of Moose. Moose International or any subsidiary thereof. All logos, trademarks, and servicemarks, pertaining to the Loyal Order of the Moose, and/or its programs or degrees are copyrighted by Moose International, Inc. Moose Heart, Illinios.