On Nov. 16, Fort Myers Elks Lodge #1288 presented a $5,000 check to Hearts and Homes for Veterans Inc. This was made possible through the lodge’s Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant and matching Florida State Elks Association grant. Hearts and Homes for Veterans is a Florida nonprofit corporation that was created to support veterans and their families experiencing homelessness who find themselves without the necessities of everyday life.

Pictured at the check presentation are Roger Spencer, Exalted Ruler; Bob Weinberg, Lecturing Knight; Tom Donohue from Hearts and Homes; and David Lake, PSP, Esquire.