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Orphan Benefits Tragedy can strike if both parents die while their children are still young. Two forms of financial help are available to the orphan if eligibility requirements are met. When eligibility requirements are met, wfla will contribute $250 per month for the orphan's support up to the age of 19. Orphaned children are eligible to receive up to $1,000 each year for four years for those who are enrolled in an accredited college or $1,000 each year for two years for a trade school of their choice. The money will be paid directly to the school. >> Click here to see eligibility details. Qualified members can receive a newborn death benefit of $2,500 for a live-born child, if death occurs on or before the 60th day after birth. A qualified member (parent) may purchase a $5,000 permanent life insurance plan on their newborn at standard rates, regardless of the child’s insurability. The insurance must be applied for within the first 60 days of life. The coverage is effective after the 61st day. (If both parents are members and qualify under specific guidelines, they can purchase a $10,000 permanent insurance plan at the standard rate, for their newborn child.) The benefit is designed to provide the parent with insurance, at the standard rate for a newborn child who may not be insurable otherwise. >> Click here to see eligibility details.National Project Western Fraternal Life Association supports a national project called JOIN HANDS DAY. JOIN HANDS DAY is the only national day of service that specifically targets and develops relationships between young people and adults through neighborhood volunteering. It is sponsored by America’s Fraternal Benefit Societies in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network. Youth and adults work together, on an equal basis, to plan, organize and implement the day’s activities. >> click for details on Join Hands Day A medical emergency card is available to any member requesting one. A medical emergency card contains vital information that emergency medical personnel need during the first few minutes of treatment. Members complete information on the reverse side of the card concerning blood type, allergies, medications and medical conditions. The Association has two matching funds programs: one for members and the other for community charities.
The Kids Care program benefits our young members. Participation in lodge youth groups offers an opportunity for young members to become leaders in their community. Various activities include holiday parties, lodge picnics, bicycle giveaway events, and trips. Youth members can also participate in our annual art and writing contests. Lodge members distribute reading bookmarks, educational coloring books and various safety brochures to area schools and libraries. A page of our magazine has youth games, stories and information. Our online youth pages can be found at wflains.org/youthcorner.asp A kit is included with all new juvenile certificates. Within the kit is a fingerprint chart, an area for a recent photograph, and a place for pertinent information. Scholarships Western Fraternal Life Association recognizes the need for higher education and the increasing cost of obtaining this goal. WFLA offers 25 national scholarships annually for up to $1,000 to qualified members attending college or vocational programs. The applicant must be a wfla member in good standing for two years prior to the application deadline. Applicants must also be accepted as a full-time student at a college/university or vocational/technical institution. Individuals may apply each year for the scholarship, however, they are eligible to win only twice. Independent judges base their decisions on ACT/SAT test scores, grades, activities, financial need, and a short essay. Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Minnesota also offer state scholarships and many of our individual lodges offer scholarship opportunities. >> visit our scholarship page for details
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