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On April 30, members Donna Urban and Pauline Talbott, PSP-FLOE from Vero Beach Elks Lodge #1774, in coordination with One Overvue, hosted a teacher appreciation breakfast for the faculty…
Read MoreOn June 23, Bill Rauh, Bradenton Elks Lodge Veterans Chair, brought $667 worth of supplies donated by members to Bay Pines Veterans Home in St. Petersburg. Items included underwear, toiletries…
Read MoreOn May 29, West Palm Beach Elks Lodge #1352 invited a group of veterans from the local VA hospital who are blind for an evening of music, camaraderie and celebration.…
Read MoreJupiter Elks Lodge #2469 held its annual Flag Day ceremony and summer barbecue June 14. Highlights included a flag ceremony, car and bike show, live music, family games, and participation…
Read MoreClewiston Elks Lodge #1853 hosted an Easter dessert and basket auction April 17, raising more than $2,600 for Clewiston Friends of Animals in their mission to reduce animal homelessness. The…
Read MoreOn May 26, the Winter Garden Elks Riders presented Challenge 22 with the $4,000 they raised from their Feb. 8 charity ride. Challenge 22’s mission is to end veteran suicide.…
Read MoreUsing its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant, Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge #2387 provided donations to three food banks. On March 1, Club Zion Ministry Director, Carole Snyder, accepted a check…
Read MoreOn June 7, Cocoa Beach Lodge held a wine tasting and raised $270 for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund. Pictured are some attendees.
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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.