Calling all humans! Ready to spend the year connecting with animals?
Modern Woodmen’s 2024 Wild About Animals initiative celebrates the important role animals play in our lives and environment -- from supporting mental and physical health to providing community service. Members nationwide are showing some love to animals … and helping humans in the process.
See how member chapters and youth service clubs will connect with animals throughout the year.
January, February, March: Members will partner with local animal shelters to provide needed supplies, learn about the importance of shelters, or raise funds in support of shelters.
April, May, June: Members will host events that support local pets and give opportunities for families to spend time with animals.
July, August, September: Members will be hosting activities that support, improve and educate about local wildlife.
October, November, December: Members will host activities that honor, support and educate about service animals and the impact they make on the lives of humans.
Members go wild for ...
Animal shelters!
Bemidji, Minnesota: Local financial representatives organized a matching fund event for Great River Rescue, a local shelter that helps pets across the state of Minnesota. The shelter created an online campaign to raise funds, and Modern Woodmen matched up to $2,500! The representatives visited the shelter to tour their facility and give lots of puppy cuddles (see below).
Canton, Illinois: The local youth service club fulfilled animals’ wish lists. They contacted a local shelter to see what supplies were needed for their dogs and cats. Items included food and toys, and everyday things like detergent. The items will keep animal residents happy and healthy.
Nephi, Utah: The local youth service club donated items for their animal shelter. They brought treats and sleeping mats for the animals (shown below). Members of all ages had fun interacting with the animals when dropping off the items. 
Clinton, South Carolina: A chapter visited their local animal shelter and brought supplies. While there, two members even adopted pets!
Theresa, Wisconsin: Members held a “Furry Feud” matching fund event. Teams went head-to-head, answering animal themed questions. The proceeds went to the local humane society.
Your financial representative
Meet a Modern Woodmen representative in your community and begin to explore how shared values can work for you.
Find a rep near you
Need help finding a representative?
If you’re unable to find a Modern Woodmen representative in your community, we’d like to help.
Contact the home office
