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Sarasota South Lodge celebrated the one-year anniversary of their tiki hut by hosting a membership drive, which brought in seven new candidates. The event included bands, food and drinks. Pictured…
Read MoreOn March 1, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge held a talent show and dinner to raise money for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Members dressed in costumes and provided the entertainment. A total…
Read MoreThe Viera Antlers hosted a chili cook-off fundraiser at the lodge Feb. 22 to benefit Family Promise of Brevard, an organization that works to end family homelessness. There was…
Read MoreThe Eustis Elks Lodge’s Anna Miller Circle conducted a fundraising auction March 16-24 to send local children in need to summer camp at the Florida Elks Youth Camp. There were…
Read MoreOn March 27, Zephyrhills Lodge presented a check for $500 from the lodge’s bingo account to the Academy of Spectrum Diversity, a private Christian school for children who have developmental…
Read MoreTitusville Elks Lodge #2113 donated $2,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to the Children's Hunger Project March 3. This project helps elementary students in need by providing them…
Read MoreSome members of Titusville Elks Lodge #2113 have been busy with crocheting and knitting. They sent 250 hats, mittens and scarves to First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, North…
Read MoreGwen Klamer and Cindy Pinto hosted an island luau party at Zephyrhills Lodge and raised $500 from ticket sales, basket raffles, games and Jello shots. Another $500 was added…
Read MoreOn March 23, Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 provided a 4-hour offshore fishing trip for 17 veterans, pictured, using $2,500 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. The company they use…
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updated 1/12/2025
Honoring Our Veterans
Since 1917, the Elks have demonstrated its compassion for Veterans through numerous programs and activities.
Education and success go hand-in-hand. But what if a deserving student is denied the opportunity?
How can we measure what is lost? How many talented and caring teachers, scientists, artists, or entrepreneurs have been denied the chance to reach their full potential? They're resigned to a life time of what might have been.
The Florida State Elks Association is committed to helping deserving students receive the necessary education and training to start a successful career. Preparing a quality workforce is essential in generating economic growth and improving the quality of life for our Florida communities.
C. Valentine Bates Memorial HOPE Scholarship
The mission of the Florida State Elks Association HOPE Scholarship is to provide financial support for the educational needs of Florida high school seniors without which they would not be able to achieve their educational goals. The scholarship targets students who have a 2.30 - 3.59 unweighted GPA.
The 2025 application period opens August 1, 2024.
Applications due by January 17, 2025
Van Duren Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund is a program of the Florida Elks Youth Camp and the Florida State Elks Association. The fund provides scholarships in amounts up to $5,000 per year to graduating high school/home schooled seniors who are planning to attend college and to students currently enrolled in an accredited American college, university or community college.
The 2025 academic year application is open September 1, 2024.
Applications are due January 17, 2025
Ben Brown Physical and/or Occupational Therapy Scholarship
The Ben Brown Physical & Occupational Therapy Scholarship was founded by the Florida State Elks Association and Florida Elks Children’s Therapy Services which understood the unique financial needs of college students working toward their graduate degree in physical or occupational therapy programs.