Texas Mission

The Order of St. John – Texas Mission Overview

In Texas, the Order of St. John embraces its historic commitment to service by focusing entirely on nonprofit support, community outreach, and humanitarian assistance . While the global Order operates hospitals, international relief missions, and large medical service organizations, the Texas presence fulfills the mission through community-driven engagement designed to strengthen the lives of Texans.

  • Texas Efforts Include:
  • Supporting local nonprofit organizations through volunteerism, fundraising, and direct community involvement
  • Partnering with veteran-focused and emergency-support charities to extend care to those who served
  • Assisting food banks, shelters, and community aid programs in major metropolitan areas and rural counties
  • Promoting public wellness and preparedness through workshops, outreach events, and collaborative health initiatives
  • Backing international humanitarian projects—such as the St. John Eye Hospital Group—through local Texas fundraising and awareness efforts

How Texas Fits Into the Global Order

Although Texas does not operate ambulances, hospitals, or military-style corps, its contribution reflects the same values that have defined the Order for over 900 years: charity, service, dignity, and care for all people.

Texas volunteers and supporters provide the local backbone for the Order’s global humanitarian outreach, ensuring that communities here at home—and around the world—receive the compassion and assistance they need.

The Order of St. John – Serving Texas and the World

The Order of St. John is one of the world’s oldest service organizations, tracing its roots to the 11th-century Knights Hospitaller. Today, the Order is a global leader in humanitarian aid, community health, and charitable outreach—active in more than 40 nations.

Here in Texas, our role is focused on strengthening communities through nonprofit support and local outreach, ensuring that the spirit of service remains strong in the Lone Star State.

Our Work in Texas

  • The Texas branch of the Order supports communities through:
  • Nonprofit Partnerships
  • Assisting Texas-based charities that serve families, veterans, and vulnerable individuals.
  • Community Outreach & Volunteer Service
  • Providing hands-on support for food programs, shelters, youth initiatives, and emergency community needs.
  • Education, Wellness & Preparedness
  • Helping Texans through workshops, awareness campaigns, and outreach designed to promote health and resilience.
  • Global Humanitarian Support
  • Texas members also contribute to international missions—such as medical aid and vision care supported by the Order worldwide.

Part of a Global Humanitarian Network

  • Worldwide, the Order of St. John operates:
  • Medical centers and clinics
  • First-aid and life-saving training programs
  • Disaster relief, refugee support, and humanitarian missions
  • The St. John Eye Hospitals in Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank

The Texas branch proudly supports this legacy through local action and global compassion.

Our Guiding Principles

  • Across centuries and continents, the Order of St. John remains committed to:
  • Service
  • Care
  • Community
  • Human dignity
  • Relief for people in need

Texas carries that mission forward—one community, one volunteer effort, one act of charity at a time.