West St. Lucie Elks Lodge #2823 used its $2,500 Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant along with other donations to purchase 10 tents with mattresses and pillows, 10 jackets, 10 backpacks, 10 blankets and 10 lanterns as well as 259 pairs of socks, toiletries and nonperishable snacks for St. Lucie County Veteran Services. This department helps veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness. They also assist veterans with obtaining living quarters.
Lodge members pictured Jan. 17 are Linda Geraghty, Linda Kohler, Elizabeth Quinn, Danny Bogan, Vanessa Murtaugh, Pat Ware, Joyce Nicastro and Rose Taynor.