What is a Fraternal Benefit Society?
Approximately 10 million men, women and children belong to 78 fraternal benefit
societies in the United States and Canada. Fraternals can be organized around a
shared ethnic background, religion or occupation. National Mutual Benefit is a general
fraternal benefit society, serving families of all ethnic, religious and vocational
backgrounds. National Mutual Benefit's common bond of membership is to strengthen
families, communities and our country.
Fraternal organizations contribute to the human needs in a community, needs not
always met by governmental bodies. Through charitable, educational, patriotic and/or
religious work, fraternal benefit societies make a difference in communities around
the nation.
National Mutual Benefit members demonstrate their fraternal background through branch
activities and programs. Branch activities bring families together to enjoy social,
civic, charitable and educational programs. Members serve their communities through
hands-on projects made possible with financial and volunteer support.