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On Oct. 22, Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge #2387 used its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant to gift the three food pantries in the area with checks for more than $1,300 each. These monies will be used to stock the shelves of this very essential need for the community.

Exalted Ruler Robert Janes presented checks to Elaine Maus of Club Zion, Paster Paul Amlin of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and Tom Jordan of St. Vincent de Paul. 

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On Sept. 6 during the State President’s luncheon at Port St Lucie Elks Lodge #2658, the lodge donated $10,000 from its bingo account to Baron Academy, a private nonprofit school that serves children with autism and related developmental differences. As the only school of its kind in St. Lucie County, it fills a critical gap for families seeking a structured, compassionate and evidence-based educational environment tailored to their children’s needs.

Pictured are William Ripoli, PER; Artie Lander, Exalted Ruler; Kristine Erice, Director; Matthew Saxton, CFO; and Caroline and Mike Smith, first lady and State President.

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In early August, Viera Elks Lodge began collecting back-to-school supplies from lodge members.  Quickly, two extra-large boxes and a table began filling up. On Aug. 22, the lodge presented more than 300 items to Friends of Children of Brevard. This group supports the nearly 1,000 children in the foster system in Brevard County. Their mission is to support children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. They give financial help for their basic needs and back those who advocate for them.

Pictured are Dave Smith, Friends of Children of Brevard president, and Mark Harrell, Exalted Ruler.

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On Aug. 2, Cocoa Beach Lodge held a vintage indoor sale. Members of the lodge and community rented tables to display their wares for purchase. Throughout the day, customers came in to browse and shop. This event raised $219 for the Harry-Anna Trust Fund.

Pictured are members Kay Johnson, PER Alan Harrell and Jane Adams, and Carolyn Isbell.

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Cocoa Beach Elks, in conjunction with the Space Coast Antlers, collected school supplies from July 10 to Aug. 10 for Roosevelt Elementary in Cocoa Beach.

Antlers pictured with supplies are Jaden Haddock, Tristan Livingood, Leo Haddock and Liam Russell.

Susan Janes, Secretary, delivered the supplies to Principal Paige Trosset and Assistant Principal Jonathan Bolitho, along with $200 from lodge fundraisers for the school’s Angel Fund, which makes sure students who don’t have lunch money can still receive a lunch.