Sisters in Service: 7 Partner Organizations for Women

Shriners International is built on the work of its members, but for generations, the wives, widows, daughters and granddaughters of Shriners and Masons have had their own organizations, complete with their own histories, leadership and philanthropic missions, many of them tied directly to Shriners Children’s. Keep reading to learn more about seven of these partner organizations.

Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America

Ladies' Oriental Shrine of North America (LOSNA) was founded in 1903 in Wheeling, West Virginia, when the wives and ladies attending an Osiris Shrine ceremony had so much fun together that they decided to organize a group of their own. Today, LOSNA counts nearly 8,000 members across 64 “courts” in North America, with additional members in Japan and Taiwan. LOSNA is a separate and distinct organization from Shriners International, not a formal auxiliary, but its members are united by fun, fraternal fellowship and a shared commitment to supporting Shriners Children’s and local charities. The order's founding goals, sociability, good fellowship and the betterment of its members still guide its courts more than a century later.

The Order of the Amaranth

The Order of the Amaranth draws its name and symbolism from a royal order created by Queen Christina of Sweden in the 1600s. The American fraternal order was built on that concept, developed by James B. Taylor in 1860 and formally organized by Robert Macoy in 1873 as part of the Adoptive Rite of Masonry. It is open to Master Masons and their qualifying female relatives, though its membership skews heavily female. The order now spans 36 states as well as Canada, Australia and the Philippines. Its charitable arm, the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, has directed 100% of the funds it raises to the American Diabetes Association for research since it was established in 1979.

“We have younger members who are enthused and excited to get involved in their Courts and community. We try to have more social activities so that members are not just sitting at meetings. I previously belonged to all of the other female-related organizations but now only belong to Amaranth as both the people and the philanthropy have kept me very engaged and busy.” – Emily Moyer, Supreme Royal Matron

Daughters of the Nile

Daughters of the Nile was founded in Seattle, Washington, in 1913 and became international in 1918 with the addition of a temple in Victoria, British Columbia. It is a fraternal organization for women 18 and older who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile; are majority members of a related Masonic youth organization; or are former Shriners Children's patients. More than 20,000 members now belong to temples across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe and Bolivia. Daughters of the Nile's central mission is supporting Shriners Children's, and the organization contributes more than $2 million annually toward the international nonprofit healthcare system.

Job's Daughters International

Job's Daughters International was founded in 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, by Ethel T. Wead Mick and takes its name from a verse in the Book of Job describing the beauty and inheritance of Job's daughters. It is a Masonic leadership organization for girls and young women ages 10 to 20 who are related to or sponsored by a Master Mason, organized into local chapters (called Bethels) across the U.S., Canada, Australia, Brazil and the Philippines. Its mission is to build confident young women who respect tradition while shaping their own futures, and members largely lead and plan their own activities. Its signature philanthropy, the HIKE Fund (Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment), has provided hearing assistive devices to children since 1985.

“Job's Daughters gives girls opportunities that they may not find in other places. They get to conduct business meetings, travel, plan fundraisers, raise funds for charity, compete for leadership titles, serve their communities and form bonds that feel like family. Job's Daughters provides a space where girls can be themselves, try new things and discover strengths they didn't know they had. It has shaped my life in ways I never could have imagined, and I truly believe that it can do the same for any young woman who walks through our Bethels' doors.” Natalia, Miss International Job's Daughter 2026-2027

“A flyer was sent to my school inviting young girls to a prospective party for Job's Daughters. I was 10 and incredibly shy. The flyer said it was an organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. I saw that, and I told my mom that I was not interested; I had a fear of public speaking. She encouraged me to go. I fell in love with Job's Daughters. I made friends from all over and made many amazing memories, all while learning to become more confident in myself.” – Felise Groom, Supreme Bethel Honored Queen 2026-2027

Order of the Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star traces its origins to the late 1800s and the work of Dr. Rob Morris, a Freemason who developed its principles with his wife, Charlotte Mendenhall Morris. The General Grand Chapter was formally organized in 1876. Eastern Star is technically open to both women and men, Master Masons and their qualifying female relatives, but its members are predominantly women, making it one of the largest women-centered fraternal organizations in the world. Its mission centers on charitable works, lasting friendship and loving kindness, with lessons drawn from scripture and a strong emphasis on service. The General Grand Chapter is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and oversees Grand Chapters across the U.S. and abroad.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) was founded in 1922 by the Reverend W. Mark Sexson, a Mason and minister in McAlester, Oklahoma, where the first Assembly initiated 171 girls. IORG is a Masonic youth service organization welcoming girls ages 11 to 20, built around ceremonies and values rooted in faith, hope and charity. Its mission, summarized in the tagline "Rainbow Gets Girls Ready for Life," is to prepare girls for purposeful adulthood through character and leadership development and community service. The organization remains headquartered in Oklahoma, with active assemblies and jurisdictions worldwide.

“Rainbow teaches girls service through action, public speaking through hands-on practice and life lessons through continual application and growth. Each girl continues to learn as she engages with the Order, blossoming from a young girl to a woman who can lead, serve and create waves of positive change. I have personally seen young girls go from being painfully shy to leading others with joy, confidence, love and pride.” – Sophia Austin, 2026 Acting Supreme Worthy Advisor

Shrine Guilds of America

Shrine Guilds of America was organized in 1947 and today is made up of roughly 14 local Guilds, concentrated mainly in Florida and Indiana. Membership is limited to the wives and widows of Shriners, and the organization is led nationally by an Imperial Maharanee. Shrine Guilds provides independent support to Shriners Children’s, with a particular focus on funding the education of children during their hospital stays.