Between Dec. 3 and Dec. 13, Brooksville Elks Lodge #2582 used its $4,000 Harry-Anna Trust Fund matching grant funds of the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and its angel tree funds to hold Christmas parties with gifts for the New Beginnings Youth Shelter and three assisted living facilities in Hernando County. It was a huge success and there was an overwhelming number of members who volunteered their time and energy.