On Sept. 17, Crestview Elks Lodge #2624 used its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to help remodel and upgrade resident rooms at Crestview Manor, an assisted living home in Crestview, Florida. Lodge members also actively participated in the work. These projects included flooring, painting and building fences. This was the first stage of lodge participation. Future endeavors will include laying new flooring in the rooms and other upgrades. The manor provides affordable, supportive living for people who are disabled or recuperating and for seniors with low or modest incomes. Approximately 40% of residents are veterans.

Pictured with Dustin, Crestview Manor maintenance manager, are lodge members Don Pilcher, Amanda Rappelli, Will Rogers, Aime Snelgrove, Chris Snelgrove, Kelly Cotton, Niki Pilcher, Joe Rappelli and Ray Short.