On Aug. 26, members of Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 welcomed Carol Johnson, executive director of Vivid Visions Domestic Violence Center in Live Oak, to present a $3,000 donation from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant. The center’s mission is to provide a temporary safe place for survivors of domestic violence.  They also offer free counseling, day care referrals, assistance with injunctions, legal assistance referrals, accompaniment to court, support in crisis hotline, domestic violence training, prevention class in school and DCF advocate liaisons.

Pictured are Cathy Davis, Exalted Ruler; Carol Johnson, Vivid Visions executive director; and Lori Watson, Lodge Grants Coordinator.