Dallas, TX – On December 14th, 15th, and 16th, District #11’s Master Masons ( Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas ) and Heroines of Jericho ( Grand High Court Heroines of Jericho of Texas ) coordinated to provide love to unprivileged kids within the District #11 area.
On December 14, 2025, Heroine District Deputy Grand Most Ancient Matron Tarna Thomas met with Heroine Danisha Bob and Heroine Lashundra Badon at Community Baptist Church (Pastor A. L. Banks) to deliver toys to supplement what they were going to distribute to the kids of less fortunate families.
On December 15. 2025, District #11, District Deputy Grand Master Terrance Sauls, District Deputy Grand Most Ancient Maton Tarna Thomas, Special District Deputy Reginald Ringgold, and Special District Deputy Grand Master Preston Watson delivered toys to the Martin Luther King Recreation Center ( 2901 Pennsylvania Ave; Dallas, TX 75215 ) to add to their toys to deliver to underprivileged youth in the community.
Ms. Monika Works, Manager and Recreation Supervisor, expressed her gratitude for the support of the District #11 Prince Hall Masonic Family not only for this effort, but throughout the year with their youth and elderly.
Finally on December 16, 2025, the District #11 Master Masons coordinated with the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center ( 2600 Lone Star Drive; Dallas, TX 75212 ) to deliver 100 Weysat Boar Hair Brushes for the guys and 100 WLLHYF Large Silk Bonnet Soft Elastic Hair Wrap Cap Shower Cap for the ladies.
Dr. Kinard shared how the donation was going to help them with their youth and how important it is to have the support and partnership of outside organizations like District #11 Prince Hall Family.
It makes a difference in the kids’ lives.
Additionally, District Deputy Grand Master Terrance Sauls coordinated with the Principal of Umphrey Lee Elementary School, Ms. Yolanda Knight, to deliver some toys to supplement what they collected for their kids.
She was grateful for the support from the District #11 Prince Hall Masonic Family and discussions were initiated for District #11 to consider establishing a partnership with their Reading Program in 2026.
District Deputy Grand Most Ancient Maton Tarna Thomas shared the joy of the District #11 Heroines being able to collaborate in this effort with the Master Masons. She stated:
“We hope our donation of the toys can bring a smile to a child’s face and help us remember the reason for the season.”
Submitted by SDDGM Edwin D. Moore, District #11 Public Relations Director
