Philanthropy
The Order’s motto Pro Fide, Pro Utilitate Hominum means “For Faith, For Service to Humanity” serves as a member’s moral compass and is upheld by all OSJ members while they strive to serve Christ’s sick, poor and the need worldwide to the best of their ability.
Apply for a Grant
The Order of St. John Commandery of Florida welcomes letters of inquiry (LOIs) from organizations that are aligned with one of four giving categories: caring for the sick, caring for the poor, feeding the poor, and humanitarian interventions. LOIs are accepted throughout the year. Organizations must serve Palm Beach or Broward Counties and be a registered 501c3 organization to be eligible to apply.
LOIs may be submitted using our online form. CLICK HERE FOR FORM
Grant Recipients
The Order of St. John Commandery of Florida has contributed over $1.3 million to local charities since 2011, including the following grant recipients:
- Boca Helping Hands
- Family Promise of SPB
- Home Safe
- Spirit of Giving Network
- Gulfstream Goodwill/Veteran Homes
- American Association of Caregiving Youth
- Place of Hope
- Gateway Community Outreach
- Women’s Circle
- Chapman Partnership
- Found Care, Inc.
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Holy Grill at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
- Caridad Center
- Children’s Healing Institute
- Covenant House Florida
- CROS Ministries
- Youth Activity Center
- Boca Raton Synagogue -Less Fortunate Families
- Casey Cares Foundation
- Second Chance Initiative
