Between Dec. 23 and Jan. 5, Gainesville Elks Lodge #990 member Linda Califf and Jerry Blanton, a volunteer Army veteran, delivered Welcome Home Kits to seven veterans using the Elks National Veterans Service Commission kit reimbursement program. More than 70 veterans have been served since April 2024. The lodge submits reimbursement requests almost weekly to the ENVSC. It is an ongoing project that the lodge is very proud to be involved with and the veterans served are so grateful. The lodge works with the local HUDVash VA organization and the Honor Center to receive referrals of unhoused veterans moving into independent living.
Pictured are veteran Scott Starling in his home receiving his items and Navy veteran Cory Matchett with his items.