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Written by Rachael King

Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166 was used as a polling place for the elections this year, and many members were trained to be poll workers. To thank the Elks for the use of the hall, the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections donated $1,980.00 to the lodge. Pictured are Tito Young, Exalted Ruler; Vic Weliky, member; Catherine MacDonald, member; Shirley Board, Loyal Knight; Judy Lamey, media relations specialist for the Palm Beach County Elections Office; and John DeCicco, trustee.

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Written by Delray Beach Elks

Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770, using a donation of $500, donated 18,000 books to elementary schools in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, Florida. On Dec. 5, the lodge donated $1,000 to the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. On Dec. 14, the lodge donated $2,000 for the city of Delray’s holiday toy drive and to Heroes and Helpers. These projects fund Christmas presents for children and families in Delray Beach. On Dec. 15, the lodge sponsored ADVA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence) 21st annual Race for Hope with a donation of $500. The race took place Jan. 21.

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Written by Pompano Beach Elks

On Nov. 26, Pompano Beach Elks Lodge #1898 used $500 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to help St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church deliver meals to community members who are shut in and to provide a curbside service. In all, 400 meals were distributed on Thanksgiving. In addition, 50 families received baskets of food from the pantry. Pictured are Bud Legere, Exalted Ruler; Sandy Legere, trustee; Charlotte Burrie, PDD; and Frank Sellers, PDD (back).

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Written by Boca Raton Elks

Boca Raton Elks Lodge members donated three bicycles, a scooter, a skateboard and over $400 worth of toys to the American Association of Caregiving Youth. This organization helps children who care for ill parents. In addition to these gifts, members donated another $936 in cash to help the organization supply needed items to these caregivers. Members also helped wrap and distribute the gifts to the children at the association’s gathering. Pictured are Ian MacDonald, PER; Shirley Board, Loyal Knight; and Tito Young, Exalted Ruler.

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Written by Carol Eaton

Delray Beach Elks Lodge #1770 supported the City of Delray’s Delray Reads Day, hosted virtually Oct. 29. Pictured is lodge member and teacher Leslie Schneider reading “Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away” to her students at Plumosa Elementary in Delray, Florida.