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Utilizing the Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant, Inverness Elks Lodge #2522 helped four veterans feel welcome as they transitioned from a state of homelessness to their own home. Veterans Chairperson, Mike Orndorff, with the assistance of Juanita Emrich and other lodge members acquired home supplies, personal hygiene items, furniture, and furnishings through purchases and donations. Three of the veterans started with little or nothing; now they all have furnished homes.

2522 vet Ricky

On Dec. 27, lodge member Juanita Emrich and Veterans chairperson Mike Orndorff (taking photo) deliver items to veteran Ricky Minzer, a disabled Marine, and his caregiver, Tina.

2522 vet Ken

On Jan. 10, Ken Kolessar, a disabled Korean War Navy veteran, receives household products and a toaster oven delivered by Mike Orndorff, Veterans Chairperson.

2522 vet Jeff

On Feb. 11, lodge members Mike Orndorff, Juanita Emrich and Mike Pombier deliver household furnishings to Army veteran Jeff Chessman.

2522 vet Mike

On Feb. 13, Veterans Chairperson Mike Orndorff shakes the hand of Mike Harris, a disabled Gulf War Army veteran, during the first of several deliveries of household items and donated furniture. Lodge member Juanita Emrich was also at the delivery.