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Kids House of Seminole Receives Grant from Sanford Elks Lodge
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On Feb. 28, Sanford Elks Lodge #1241 donated $2,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to Kids House of Seminole Inc. Children’s Advocacy Center, located in Sanford, Florida. Kids House of Seminole is dedicated to preventing child abuse and helping survivors of child abuse and their families by providing coordinated services in a safe, child-friendly environment from report and investigation through treatment and resolution.
Pictured are Robbie Robertson, lodge member; Morgan Lewis, development director of Kids House of Seminole; and John Williams, lodge member.
Port Orange Elks Hold Raffle to Benefit Florida Elks Youth Camp
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On Feb. 22, Port Orange Lodge donated $360 to the Florida Elks Youth Camp, which was raised by raffling a valentine basket during their Friday bingo event. Pictured are Bette Dealey, bingo chair, and Nick Miller, PDD, Florida Elks Youth Camp Director.
Port Orange Elks Lodge Hosts Brotherhood Ride Layover
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On Jan. 26, Port Orange Lodge hosted bicyclists and support staff from the Brotherhood Ride, which began in Naples, Florida, and concluded in Jacksonville, Florida. The lodge made arrangements for the bicyclists to shower at the Port Orange YMCA and provided dinner and sleeping accommodations as well as breakfast the following morning before their departure. This event was subsidized through a donation given by Volusia Regional Community Charities and the lodge’s charity fund.
Pictured are Brotherhood Riders, support staff and City of Port Orange firefighters.
DeLand Elks Donate to Love Like Lyndsey Loved
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On Jan. 23, DeLand Elks Lodge #1463 donated $2,000 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to Love Like Lyndsey Loved, a foundation that assists children with special needs and their families in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Pictured with representatives of the foundation are Robert Hennesy, lodge chaplain, and Scott Sandersfield, Exalted Ruler.
Merritt Island Elks Provide Spaghetti Dinner for First Responders
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Members of Merritt Island Elks Lodge #2650 provided a spaghetti dinner for law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel Jan. 20 at the lodge. Fifteen law enforcement officers and five fire and rescue members attended. Lodge members also delivered 10 meals to the fire and rescue station.