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On Feb. 26, Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 donated $2,500 to Pensacola Beach Elementary School. Principal Rachel Watts stated that as a charter school, they are always in need of vital funds. She indicated that the donation from the lodge will be used to purchase much-needed age-appropriate library books.

Pictured are Greg Eddins, Exalted Ruler; Rachel Watts, principal; and Tammy Eddins, Lecturing Knight.

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On March 3, Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 donated $2,000 to Gulf Breeze Elementary School to use toward a security fence, which will enclose the rear portion of the school. The community really came together for funding the fence, and the lodge was part of the solution that will help protect hundreds of children and teachers for decades to come.

On March 4, Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge #497 donated $2,500 to Trinity Village, located in downtown Pensacola. Trinity Village is a tiny home community for low-income seniors experiencing homelessness. The donation will help fund the remaining needs for appliances and furnishings for the tiny homes.

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On March 19, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 donated $3,000 from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to Harvest House in Destin. This organization maintains a food pantry for those in the community who are in need and provides complete, nourishing and healthy food. Harvest House has been in operation for more than 35 years.

Pictured are Terri Griffin, Leading Knight; Lori Joyner, executive director; Paul Eubanks, PER; Marcia WrightReynolds, Exalted Ruler; and Wendy Parker, Lecturing Knight.

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On March 6, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 awarded its $3,500 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to ABA in Fort Walton. The grant was used to purchase two much-needed smart boards and supplies. ABA provides therapy using scientifically proven therapies and techniques to develop individualized programs for each client. ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy is highly effective in teaching new skills, reducing problem behaviors and improving overall quality of life. It is evidence-based and can be tailored to individual needs.

Pictured with one of the smart boards are Krista Ripley, office assistant; Katherine Hallberg, registered behavior technician and lodge member; Jamie Clemons, Lodge Secretary; Paul Eubanks, PER; Danielle Fitzgerald, board certified behavior analyst; Margaret Trujillo, board certified behavior analyst and founder; Sara Moore, registered behavior technician; and Kevin Clemons, PDD.

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On Feb. 17, Fort Walton Elks Lodge #1795 awarded a $3,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church after-school backpack program for Edwins Elementary School, which provides weekend meals for students in need or who might otherwise go hungry. Every third Sunday of each month, the church collects individually packed nutritious food items and distributes them through backpacks.

Pictured are Kevin Clemons, PDD; Paul Eubanks, PER; and volunteers Candy Rains, Anita Wolfe, Sandy See, Billie Chappell, Nancy Reynolds, Shelia Zinn, and Jamie Featherston.

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Fort Walton Elks Lodge hosted its annual children's Christmas party Dec. 21. Secretary Jamie Clemons has overseen this operation for many years. The community is invited, and those who may have fallen on hard times have been able to join the event. Many members have participated with their children. The lodge spent $1,000 for the event, and everyone was given gifts and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Pictured are Mrs. Claus (Debbie Harlin); Marica WrightReynolds, Exalted Ruler; and Roger Harlin, member and lodge manager.