Localized Network Model

Holds regular meetings on various schedules including the fourth Thursday of each month, second Thursday in April, May, and September, second Monday of each month, last Monday of each month, quarterly, and on an as-needed basis.

Distributes free advance tickets to children and provides free clown noses, coloring books, and programs to attendees during Shrine Circus events to increase access and engagement.

Offers rental of the Oriental Shrine Center for events, featuring a banquet room that seats 80–100, a kitchen, restrooms, coat room, and parking.

Operates a volunteer-driven transportation service that provides free rides and travel cost reimbursement for patients and families traveling to Shriners Children's medical facilities.

Funds and supports the operation of 23 Shriners Children's hospitals and clinics across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, contributing to pediatric care and hospital services.

Hosts events such as the annual Potentates Ball and participates in Imperial Sessions, including dinners and delegations, to bring together members of the Shrine Family and leadership.

Organizes parades and temple picnics featuring Keystone Kops, Mini Cars, Norco Clowns, and Shrine marchers, including events like the Hague Parade where lunch is provided for participants.

Hosts an annual Shrine Circus consisting of 6 to 10 days and 6 to 18 shows, including site booking, publicity, coordination with local authorities, and volunteer support for crowd control and parking; operates as the organization’s largest fundraising event.

Participates in events such as the Lake George Polar Plunge, registering participants and directing half of registration profits to Springfield Hospital.

Provides three representatives, including the Chairman, to the Board of Governors for Shriners Children’s New England, contributing to organizational oversight and governance.

Provides specialized pediatric care to children 18 years and under regardless of families' ability to pay, delivered through Shriners Children's medical facilities.

Facilitates partnerships with hospitals, corporate donors, and employer match campaigns to collect and distribute in-kind donations. Offers customizable programs with impact tracking and administrative support, including scheduled pickups and annual impact reporting for partner hospitals.

Implements programs to strengthen health systems in underserved regions, including Puerto Rico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Lebanon, and Ethiopia, through the delivery of medical supplies and ongoing support.

Responds to disease outbreaks, natural disasters, conflicts, and other humanitarian emergencies by mobilizing and delivering medical supplies and personal protective equipment. Activities include support during the 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic and the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Uganda and surrounding regions.

Distributes rescued medical and wellness supplies to local clinics and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. In one reporting period, delivered supplies 465 times to 207 distinct organizations, totaling over 353,000 pounds and nearly $3.1 million in value, with 96 organizations placing repeat orders.

Diverts surplus medical supplies from landfills by rescuing and redistributing them, contributing to environmental sustainability. Has diverted over 9.5 million pounds of medical waste from landfills.

Rescues unused medical and humanitarian supplies and equipment from hospitals and manufacturers, both domestically and globally, and distributes them to under-resourced health systems. The organization has distributed medical supplies valued at up to $68 million to 91 countries, including shipments in response to crises such as the Ebola outbreaks in West Africa and Uganda.

Engages volunteers in sorting and preparing medical supplies for shipment through on-site and offsite events, including corporate and community groups. Operates pre-vocational programs for at-risk populations such as older adults, young adults with ASD and IDD, veterans, and incarcerated individuals, providing inclusive opportunities for individuals of all abilities.