Our Lodge Foundation …
…because we are stronger together!
Sharing, Caring,
and Daring
to Sustain
Space, Place, and *Grace
for ALL
MISSION:
Our Lodge Foundation, Inc., a recognized 501c3, supports the Saratoga Springs, NY community through cultural, educational, civic, and charitable programs and services, amplifying the voices and presence of citizens of color, immigrants, and minority populations, as well as supporting the activities and efforts of the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609 and its historical building.
*GRACE: /ɡrās/ noun 2. courteous goodwill
BeLOCAL!
Community Organizations of Saratoga Springs
So often, we just need to know who is part of our “Village” so we can reach out and connect more dots for each other!
DO MORE … Wanna Know How?
Gathering the Good, Strengthening The Dream, Lifting Our Neighbors, Feeding the Hungry, Sheltering the Unhoused, Building Healthier Tomorrows, Addressing Climate Change …
CIVIC CONNEX
We are the ones we have been waiting for - let’s lean in!
“So the past is not past
And this road still goes on
There are miles yet to go
But the circle is strong
For those who don’t give up.”
— from “This Road,” Juneteenth 2023, by Dr. Joseph E. Bruchac, Poet Laureate, Saratoga Springs
Upcoming Events
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Honoring Dr. King: "MORAL COSMOS" Sunday Gospel Service
Sunday, January 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Music from 11-11:30a
• Service from 11:30-12:30p.
• Fellowship to follow
Dyer Phelps AME Zion Church
122 Crescent Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
•Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #362 & Pastor David Baugh of Dyer Phelps Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church invite you to a Sunday gospel service featuring the inspiring music of the inimitable Heavenly Echoes. Join the congregation and community as we celebrate this year’s theme:
“Love is the greatest force in the Universe - it is the Heartbeat of the Moral Cosmos."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For more information on MLK Saratoga's "2026 Annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend" (DKCW) programming, please visit their website: www.MLKSaratoga.org
“Moral Cosmos” Gospel Sunday Service event co-sponsored by Our Lodge Foundation & MLK Saratoga.
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"BLACK & BANNED" Book Reading
Sunday, February 08, 2026
1:00p to 3:00p
Frederick Allen Lodge #609
69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
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“Refusing to Let Our History be Whitewashed”Readings from “banned” books either penned by Black authors or illuminating racism and Black American history.
Co-sponsors: Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, Mary Carter Temple #362, and Our Lodge Foundation
“We celebrate the stories of our people by making them public.”
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JAMES BALDWIN SPEAKS
Saturday, April 18
3:00p to 5:00p
Location: TBDHistorian/Educator/Actor Donald Hyman will share his re-enactment of the legendary writer James Baldwin.
Details to come. -
JUNETEENTH 2026
Friday, June 19th
1:00p to 3:00p
Saratoga Regional YMCA
290 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Organized by: Our Lodge Foundation
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
OurLodgeFoundation@gmail.com
Phone
(518) 852-3859