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What is RARA?
Royal Arch Research Assistance (RARA) is a not for
profit 501(c)3 tax exempt organization incorporated in
the state of Kentucky in 1974 initiated by the then
General Grand High Priest Edward Selby of Ohio. It has
continued since that time to be governed by a Board
of Directors. These are all Royal Arch Masons appointed
by the General Grand High Priest of the General Grand
Chapter, who is, by statute, its President.
What Does RARA Do?
Charity is, and in one way or another has always been, in the
forefront of activities of the General
Grand Chapter. Therefore it should come as no surprise that
when General Grand High Priest Selby
started RARA, its initial foray into this area was in research. He
sought on area of medical research
that needed funding. This search led to the selection of
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), in
which research was seriously underfunded. It remains so to this
day. Royal Arch Masons hove contributed
over $9,000,000 to support it. Recently the Board of RARA
made significant additions to and amplifications
of its work with CAPD.
Who Does RARA Support?
First, is work continuing through an enhanced research
component in CAPD at the University of
Connecticut.
Second, Hearing Health Foundation, New York City. RARA's
Board awarded a grant to Hearing Health Foundation to be
used in grants to four students for CAPD research as it relates
to the challenges of
deafness and treatments related thereto.
Third, and finally. Autism Speaks of New York City. RARA's
Board awarded a grant to work specifically on and in their
Toddlers Program, focusing on infants of 12 to 36 months of
age and testing for both Autism and CAPD.
For more information see the brochure link below or contact
Excellent Companian Tom Volente, Jr by clicking on his name
above.