Programs

The Grange strives to allow each individual the ability to reach their full potential.   Grange members often attend cultural and educational forums, political rallies and hearings, and research topics of interest to bring information to their fellow members.  Below are programs offered by the National Grange.

Patriots Program: WWII & Korean War

The Korean War Veteran CD is complete and you can get your free copy now.  The CD includes a power point presentation on the Korean War, a video and notes on the National Korean War Memorial, and pdfs of firsthand accounts of events in the Korean War. This will continue our program that began in 2013 when we honored our WWII veterans and learned more about this war through 3 different CDs that Lecturers used throughout the year.

The certificates used to recognize your Korean War vet, can be ordered from me and are ready now. To request the certificate, please make sure to include the following information: name of the veteran, name of Grange they belong to or who is giving it out, the name of the local master and lecturer, the city and town the Grange/Veteran is located in and a shipping address. There is no cost to you or your Grange for program material or the certificates. This program is sponsored by Potomac Grange #1.

If you missed out on our program information for WWII it is still available.  Get it while you’re requesting your Korean War CD. All you need to do is contact the National Grange at lw*********@************ge.org or call at (202) 628-3507 ext. 109. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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The Dictionary Project

The Grange is proud to support The Dictionary Project through its Word for Thirds program. Through the tireless efforts of the Grange’s network of more than 200,000 volunteers, America’s oldest rural and agriculture organization has presented third-grade students across the nation with more than 500,000 dictionaries.

But, we cannot stop there! The National Grange is encouraging all Granges to present third graders in their communities with dictionaries. The Dictionary Project program packets are available to help Granges institute this program in their communities. The packets includes: an instruction and presentation guide, a sample letter to send to schools, a dictionary project overview and order form, a label template, a participation form, sample press release, and sample media advisory.

Program Materials | Grange Participation

Deaf Awareness Grant Program

For many years the National Grange conducted an active Deaf Awareness Program which led to many valuable projects that enabled our members to learn more about deaf people and their challenges.  In many cases, great relationships were also built with the deaf community. A fund was developed within the National Grange Foundation for the purpose of supporting deaf activities within the Grange.  Because funds are still available, this grant program is being offered to assist states with funding various deaf awareness activities.

National Grange Deaf Awareness Grant Program Application

Gallaudet University

The Deaf Foundation endows an internship fund with Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet University was founded in 1864 and is one of the only universities specifically designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This fund is intended to assist interns with living expenses, including transportation, housing, and meals. The internship is strictly used for career-related work activities. Examples of the internships that students have participated in with our help include the Library of Congress, the White House, and Booz Allen Hamilton. All Grange members who come to Washington, D.C. to visit Gallaudet University are encouraged to visit Gallaudet, you can set up a tour by contacting the National Grange office. To learn more about Gallaudet University go to www.gallaudet.edu

The National Foster Parent Program

The National Grange encourages the State and Local Granges to continue their involvement with the NFPA and their local foster parent organizations. NFPA supports foster parents in achieving safety, permanence, and well-being for the children and youth in their care. The National Foster Parent Association is a champion for the thousands of families that open their heart and their home to the over 400,000 children in out-of-home placement in the US. The National Grange is proud to support the NFPA by donating a quilt made from our local Granges each year for the NFPA’s annual educational conference. This quilt is raffled off each year by the NFPA in Chicago, IL at their annual educational conference. To learn more about the NFPA and how you can get involved visit The National Foster Parent Association – Home (nfpaonline.org).

The National Grange Building DVD

The National Grange Building: 50 Years of Service DVD is in commemoration of the 50^th Anniversary of the National Grange Building. The DVD is available to all Granges and Grange members.  The DVD is approximately 20 minutes. It includes historical information about the history the National Grange Building at its current location, 1616 H St., as well as the building the Grange first purchased at 744 Jackson Place.