On Nov. 8, Palmetto Elks Lodge #2449 donated $10,000 to the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, whose motto is “No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in our Town.” They build and provide beds for children throughout the nation. Children receive a bed frame, mattress, sheets, comforters and pillows. In addition, 60 lodge members from Palmetto Lodge and other Southwest District lodges helped build 20 beds.
Pictured are Cheryl Kross from SIHP; Curt Mahoney, Palmetto Lodge Exalted Ruler; Dan West, Palmetto mayor; and Rod Roderman, Bradenton Lodge member.