On Jan. 21, Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 presented checks in the amounts of $800, $900 and $800, respectively, to the directors of the Boca Raton High School NJROTC, Village of Valor and the American Association of Caregiving Youth. Funds from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant were used.
Pictured are NJROTC director Powers; Vincent Como, PSP, Exalted Ruler; Donna Powers, PDD; Linda Barie, PDD; Village of Valor director Michaels; and Pat Maher, PDD.
On Jan. 8, Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 donated 30 boxes filled with nonperishable food items and Publix gift cards to Father Bob, who runs All Saints Soup Kitchen, supports parolees and runs services for those who are less fortunate. The church is located just around the corner from the lodge. Funds from the Elks National Foundation Focus Grant were used to purchase these items.
On Dec. 22, using a portion of the Elks National Foundation Focus Grant, six members from Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 purchased, packed and delivered 25 boxes filled with nonperishable food items and Publix gift cards to Children's Village in Wilton Manors, Florida. These children come from lower-income homes.
Pictured are member Doug Smith; staff members Melissa Edwards and Glender Jennings; and Doug Satran, PER.
On Dec. 22, using a portion of the Elks National Foundation Focus Grant, six members from Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 purchased, packed and delivered 25 boxes filled with nonperishable food items and Publix gift cards to Children's Village in Wilton Manors, Florida. These children come from lower-income homes.
Pictured are Doug Smith and Doug Satran, PER, with two staff members from Children’s Village.
On Dec. 13, members of Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 assembled 45 boxes of food to be distributed at a drive-thru at the lodge. On Dec. 16, the drive-thru was held for families in need at neighboring schools. This event was funded with $2,660 from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant and member donations.
Pictured assembling boxes is Frank Sellers, PDD.