Tampa Elks Lodge #708 donated $500 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant Jan. 22 to the Academy of the Holy Names rowing team, a 501(c)(3) charity that must raise funds to exist. They practice at Julian Lane Riverfront Park and share the park boathouse on Hillsborough River with other local longboat rowing teams. This team does community service at the lodge during children’s parties and at Open Arms, serving those who are homeless.
Pictured with rowing team members are Wendy Hall, Exalted Ruler, and Paul DeLand, PER, board chair.