Originally created in 1898 as "The Order of Good Things," the group now known as FOE is made up of more than 850,000 members (including the women's auxiliary). The group's motto is: "People helping people."
The local aeries in Waukesha has a facility that offers an open door to the community. It serves a Friday night fish fry, weekend live entertainment, karaoke, Sunday breakfast, and has a hall for rent.