Denson to serve on Masonic board

By Sam Waller

Dr. John Denson of Moran has been selected to a seat on the board of Masonic Children and Family Services Board of Texas by the Grand Lodge of Texas.

Denson said the board, which oversaw the Masonic Home and School of Texas until its closure in 2005, provides services to families in need.

“They fund dental work and the Fantastic Teeth program, which dispenses toothbrushes in schools,” Denson said. “They give scholarships, assist widows and orphans, and also have an autism education program for the parents of autistic children.”

Denson, the superintendent of Moran Independent School District, will serve a five-year term on the board.

Masonic Children and Family Services of Texas partners with charitable organizations, medical professionals, and educational facilities to provide safety, comfort, food, shelter, healthcare and educational services – basic needs every child and family deserves. Services include, but are not limited to, funding for food, clothing and family services; medical, dental and prescription services; counseling, psychological services and autism therapy; school supplies, tutoring and career counseling; case management and referral services for children, families and agencies. MCFS staff work to ensure that each applicant’s needs are assessed and reviewed on an individual basis. MCFS can also provide information and referral services for all Texas children and families.

Masonic Home and School of Texas upheld a legacy of helping underserved children and Texas Masonic widows for more than a century. The name changed to Masonic Children and Family Services of Texas in January 2019.