S a ugu s -Ever ett, Mass., Lodge No. 642 Fire up the grill—it’s time for a barbeque! Elks from Saugus-Everett, Mass., Lodge No. 642 know that some community members need help feeding their families. Using an Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant , the Elks held a barbeque for families living in a local shelter, providing them with food and fellowship. After a dinner on the grill, the Elks played hula hoop, limbo and musical chairs with their guests, and put their best foot forward on the dance floor during the “Cha-Cha Slide.” To ensure that guests had enough to eat for the next week, each child left with a backpack filled with food and other treats. “We are so thankful for the beautiful barbeque you threw for us,” expresses a shelter resident. “You make life easier for those in need.” The Elks National Foundation helps Lodges serve their communities by offering $2,000 Gratitude Grants. Lodges are eligible to apply for Gratitude Grants aft...
The Elks National Foundation, established in 1928, helps Elks build stronger communities through programs that support youth, serve veterans, and meet needs in areas where Elks live and work. Visit www.elks.org/enf to learn more.