Viera Elks Lodge #2817 continued its support of local veterans by providing furniture to seven veterans (two in July, one in August and two in September) who are transitioning to permanent housing. The program is VOA/SSVF (Volunteers of America/Supportive Services for Veterans Families) Transitional Housing Program. The lodge used $750 of the lodge’s Elks National Foundation Focus Grant. In addition, $1,750 from the grant was donated to the VOA to assist veterans with rent and/or utility payments. Another $750 from the grant was used to purchase five twin bed mattresses for the veterans’ housing units. The lodge also purchased 15 small microwaves for $1,100 (approximately $73 each) and 30 stick vacuums for $1,100.0 (approximately $36 each) with funds from the Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant. These were also donated to the veterans’ housing units.