The Shrine of North America is an international fraternity of approximately 500,000 members throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama.

The Shrine's official philanthropy is Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that provide expert, no-cost orthopaedic and burn care to children under 18. If you know a child Shriners Hospitals might be able to help, call us toll-free at 1-800-237-5055 (in the U.S.) or 1-800-361-7256 (in Canada). We invite you to explore our Web site to find out more about these two special organizations.

The Mission of the Shriners is to be:

The Premiere Fraternal Organization for men of good character

Committed to providing attractive, quality programs and services for its members, their families and friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie

Fostering self improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement.

Serving mankind through the resources of its great philanthropy, the Shriners Hospitals for Children

Hospital eligibility, application, and admittion information.