Eight new recipients for th 2018 McHenry Awards were announced at Supreme Session in Cincinnati, Ohio

The McHenry Award is an honorary award for the Ladies of the Household who have made a contribution to the Foundation of either a minimum of $5,000 in cash or the equivalent value of assets through their efforts.  They have supported the mission of the Foundation by actively being involved in the fundraising activities at the Shriners Hospitals for Children®, their Temple or through the Foundation, they have educated the public and the members of the Daughters of the Nile as to the “Mission and Vision” of the Foundation, and/or initiated philanthropic endeavors that provide for the needs of patients of Shriners Hospitals for the Children through the Foundation.

2018 McHenry Award Recipients

Vickie Hill, President of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation, presented certificates to the presiding officer of the Temples donating the largest amounts to the Convalescent Relief Account at the 102nd Annual Supreme Session in Cincinnati, Ohio in June of 2018.  The Foundation would like to thank all of the Temples that donated to the Holiday Sharing Project in 2017.  Donations to the Holiday Sharing Project for 2017 totaled $66,685.59!  

Winners of Holiday Sharing

The Daughters of the Nile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public corporation which maintains a permanent endowment fund to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®.   All monetary donations promote, support and maintain the philanthropic endeavors that enhance the medical care and treatment of the patients in the Shriners Hospitals for Children.  Since, 1924, Daughters of the Nile has contributed monetary gifts amounting to over $62 million for the Children treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children®

Download the New 2018 Daughters of the Nile Foundation brochure
Working Together To Benefit the Children

             Honor Special People Who  “Make a Difference in Your Life”

 Send a white rose for a $5 donation to that special someone in your life who may need a kind word, a birthday greeting or just to know how much you care.   The Daughters of the Nile Foundation’s Rose Garden is blooming again!

Your special person will receive an email informing them know you made a donation in their honor and their Rose will bloom in the Foundation Rose Garden for all to see at Supreme Session in June.

The rose you send not only honors your special person but will help the children at the Shriners Hospitals for Children®.   When you share your thoughtfulness with your Daughters of the Nile family, you empower the Foundation to continue to make  “Million Dollar” donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children®.

Let others know how much they mean to you!  Send a rose today!

Total was $8,165.00

     New recipients for the 2024 McHenry Awards.

The Board of Directors of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation are excited to announce the 2024 McHenry Award winners.  These deserving ladies have exhibited their dedication to the Foundation through their monetary donations exceeding $5,000 or by sharing a significant amount of their time or talent to support the Foundation.

The Board of Directors of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation are excited to announce the 2024 McHenry Award winners.  These deserving ladies have exhibited their dedication to the Foundation through their monetary donations exceeding $5,000 or by sharing a significant amount of their time or talent to support the Foundation.

2024 McHenry Award Winners 

Susan Coulter, Alabet Temple # 31, Rockford, IL

Sandy Davis, El Mejdel Temple # 47, Denver, CO

Melodie Daniel, Elim Temple # 76, Tampa, FL

Carol Hefley, Shalman Temple # 90, Dallas, TX

Beth Conn, Rithmah Temple # 93, Ft. Worth, TX

Donna Kay Duffy, Tab’Itha Temple # 47, Ft. Myers, FL

Tamara Bowdish, Agapa Temple # 155, Panama City, FL

The McHenry Award is named after John McHenry. John was the lawyer who worked with the founding committee of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation to help create the Foundation. He believed there should be an award for Ladies of the Household who significantly contribute to the Foundation in some way. Since John’s passing in 2018, the award continues to be fully funded each year by the partners of the McHenry, Hazard, Roth, Hupp, Burkholder, and Blomenberg law firm of Lincoln, Nebraska.  We thank the Firm for their continued support and congratulate the 2024 McHenry Award recipients.

The McHenry Award is named after John McHenry. John was the lawyer who worked with the founding committee of the Daughters of the Nile Foundation to help create the Foundation. He believed there should be an award for Ladies of the Household who significantly contribute to the Foundation in some way. Since John’s passing in 2018, the award continues to be fully funded each year by the partners of the McHenry, Hazard, Roth, Hupp, Burkholder, and Blomenberg law firm of Lincoln, Nebraska.  We thank the Firm for their continued support and congratulate the 2023 McHenry Award recipients.

The McHenry Awards Program began in 2010

McHenry Award List

2010-2023

This year the Daughters of the Nile Foundation added a “Rose Garden” for members to honor or remember the special people that “Made a Difference”  in their lives.

For a small donation the donors were given a card with a rose on the front to write the name of those they wished to honor or remember.   Cards were displayed at the Foundation Booth.  Donors added their own names on the back of the cards  to be eligible to win one of the four plates that were made with the help of Past Supreme Queen Sharon St. John after the Daughters of the Nile Plaque Presentation at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Shreveport, Louisiana.  To view the video of this event click on the picture above of the Rose Garden.

The Daughters of the Nile Foundation has heard you and we now have a number that you can use to contact us.  We know that it can be difficult to find what you are looking for since the website has changed.   If you have a problem ordering an item or downloading information we are here for you.  Give us a call at 877-897-7781 and we will be more than happy to assist you. Please be patient with us.  We are a work in progress!

Donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children^® Tops $2 Million!

Each year, MEMBERS and FRIENDS of Daughters of the Nile give generously of their time and resources through the Daughters of the Nile Foundation and Canadian Foundation  to help the special patients of Shriners Hospitals for Children^®.  This year the annual distribution of funds exceeds $2 million.  Hundreds of children will receive the compassionate care they need in a family-centered environment, and Daughters of the Nile across North America are proud to assist by providing monetary support.  Thank you to all the generous donors who have helped us reach this milestone!!

The total amount given by Daughters of the Nile to Shriners Hospitals for Children^® exceeds $60 Million!

It is a milestone we have been anticipating – reaching the $60 million mark!  Since 1924, members and friends of Daughters of the Nile have contributed over $60 million to Shriners Hospitals for Children®.  This achievement makes Daughters of the Nile one of the  largest single contributors to this remarkable network of hospitals.  Each year, hundreds of children with orthopedic conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs are treated in a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.  Shriners Hospitals for Children® treats children without regard to race, color, creed, sex, disability, national origin or ability of the patient or family to pay. The care given is the best in the world, and many techniques and treatments that are common in hospitals around the country today were pioneered at Shriners Hospitals for Children®. 

Daughters of the Nile across North America work tirelessly in raising money for Shriners Hospitals for Children® through the Daughters of the Nile Foundation.  Donations to the Convalescent Endowment Fund and Convalescent Relief Account mean help for children today and in the future. Each year, the Daughters of the Nile Foundation contributes over $2 million to the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children® in North America.  Check out our online Gift Store for ways you can help.  The Daughters of the Nile Foundation is proud of its contributions and of reaching the $56 million mark!  Thank you to all our friends and supporters who have made this achievement possible.