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Written by Susan Janes

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Cocoa Beach Elks Lodge #2387 held a food drive in December and January, with members and an anonymous donor collecting more than 500 cans of food for three local food pantries — Club Zion, St. Vincent de Paul and the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Deliveries and pickups took place between Jan. 20 and Feb. 14 so that the lodge had time to sort and bag the food. The donations were distributed equally among the three pantries.

Pictured are Rev. Paul Amlin, Susan Janes and a member of the church and Susan Janes and Tom Jordan with St. Vincent de Paul.

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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.