Initiatives
The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc.
Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Initiative
The HBCU Initiative Committee serves the Imperial Council as the conduit for bringing awareness and support to HBCUs. The committee’s mission is to assist in the attainment of higher education at HBCUs while partnering with these historic institutions in enriching the lives of students of color and preparing them for the future.
The committee also coordinates the raising of funds to support monthly scholarships for students enrolled at our nation’s HBCUs, with all disbursements being monitored and coordinated through the committee as directed through the Imperial Council.
Imperial Council Education & Development (I.C.E.D.)
The vision of the I.C.E.D. initiative is to be recognized as a premier service department providing lifelong enrichment to the Nobility through education, and as a byproduct, contribute to the betterment of society.
Our mission:
- promote education,
- develop Nobles with intellect and integrity,
- cultivate the leadership potential of the Nobility, and
- enrich the lives of the Nobility through outstanding service and support to the Domain.
National Community Health Initiative
The purpose of the National Community Health Initiative (NCHI) is to promote education and awareness regarding diseases and health conditions that disproportionately impact communities of color and to eradicate the associated health disparities.
The NCHI aims to improve the lives of members of the AEAONMS family and the communities in which we are members through the financial support of research and national outreach efforts.
The Prince Hall Shriners Foundation, Inc.
The Prince Hall Shrine Foundation, Inc. (PHSF, Inc.) is a tax-exempt, 501c3, foundation established in 2009. The PHSF, Inc. was established as the philanthropic arm of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Inc. (AEAONMS), to assist those in underserved communities by being “A Helping Hand to Our Communities.”
Our mission is to raise funds to financially support the Prince Hall Shriners National Programs including:
- National Diabetes Initiative – Through Awareness & Education,
- Mentoring – Shriners as Mentors (S.A.M.),
- Student Aid (Scholarships, Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway),
- Serving the Youth – (Necktie/Bowtie & Etiquette Workshop), and
- Voter Registration Activities.
Imperial Shriners As Mentors
The Shriners as Mentors Program (S.A.M.) started in 2005 at the AEAONMS Convention in New Orleans, LA.
Over the past years, this program has achieved high levels of acclaim, with ninety-five percent (95%) of the Deserts (individual states or specific regional areas) throughout the Domain (Jurisdiction) having a mentoring program for at-risk youth.
American Diabetes Association
The mission of the association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
The moving force behind the work of the American Diabetes Association is a network of more than 565,000 volunteers, their families and caregivers, a professional society of nearly 20,000 health care professionals, as well as more than 250 staff members.
- We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes.
- We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.
- We deliver services to hundreds of communities.
- We provide objective and credible information.
- We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay.