| What are fraternal benefit societies? Fraternal benefit societies are not-for-profit, common-bond, mutual aid organizations with a representative form of governance that provide almost 10 million Americans with fraternal benefits, such as scholarships, educational publications and discount programs, along with insurance and other financial products. Members gather in local chapters and receive financial and material support from their home offices and raise local funds, which are used to enhance their communities through charitable and benevolent activities and volunteerism. Operating in America for more than 150 years, fraternal benefit societies are a major force for good in our nation. |
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