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1853 Backpacks

On Feb. 26, Clewiston Elks Lodge #1853 provided more than 90 backpacks with school supplies to the Joseph Project 863 Inc., whose volunteer mentoring program provides assistance to low-income workers, under-unemployed individuals and newly graduating high school students. Pictured is lodge member Anna Alvarez and Jackie McGriff Young from the Joseph Project 863.

 

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1853 auc

Clewiston Elks hosted a silent auction March 29 to benefit the Clewiston Friends of Animals, a nonprofit organization aiming to help the overpopulation of strays in the community and to help reduce the homeless animal population in Clewiston.

Pictured is an auction item.

 

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2469 bun

Jupiter Lodge hosted breakfast with the Easter Bunny for local children March 30. The children had one-on-one time and photos with the Easter Bunny, along with Easter crafts.

Pictured are the event volunteers.

 

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2469 Busch Wildlife Director Amy

On March 7, Jupiter Lodge shared its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant by donating $1,000 to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Pictured is Amy Wright, executive director. The lodge also donated $1,500 to Choice to Change, whose primary goal is to assist youth, adults or families with life struggles.

 

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1352 scout

On March 10, Eagle Scout Kyle Rogers from Boy Scout Troop #199 received the Elks Eagle Scout Award at the troop’s Scout of Honor ceremony from West Palm Beach Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Larry Quick.