The Daughters of the British Empire in the U.S.A. INC.

The Daughters of the British Empire (D.B.E.) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, non sectarian, voluntary American Society of Women of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry, who are citizens of, or reside in the U.S.A.

Organizations of the D.B.E.

There are over 3,000 members nation-wide. Each member belongs to a local chapter, which is governed by elected chapter officers. Chapters in each state are organized by a state board which in turn reports to the National Society.

Objectives:

The D.B.E. owns four homes for retired men and women, in the U.S.A. Their primary objective is to help support these homes.

The secondary objectives are the promotion of a closer relationship between English speaking people, and other philanthropy.

Membership:

Membership is open to women who are citizens or residents of the U.S.A., who are of British or Commonwealth birth or ancestry, or who are married to men of British or Commonwealth birth of ancestry.

Junior membership is available for eligible girls age 13 to 18 years of age.

Daughters of the British Empire in the State of Connecticut

In Connecticut we have 5 chapters with approximately 100 members. Chapters meet once a month to organize fundraising events and social activities for their chapter. The State Board, which is made up of representatives from each chapter, also meets once a month to share news and organize statewide events.

The Eastern District Home

Victoria Home, located in Ossining, New York, is the home Connecticut members support both financially and physically. Each Chapter has one "special" resident to remember on birthdays and other holidays. The members visit the home to give parties, provide entertainment, lead discussions, visit with residents individually and to help the activities department.

The VICTORIA HOME a skilled Nursing Facility - Ossining, New York - 914-941-2450 For More info Visit the Victoria Home website - Click here>>>

D.B.E. Contact Information

State President: Ann Moore Click to send Email

Chapters:
The following list shows the towns where chapters have been formed. Most chapters are made up of members from a wider area than indicated.

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