Back to School with Westchester, Calif., Lodge No. 2050 Westchester, Calif., Lodge No. 2050 used its Gratitude Grant to send local students to the East Coast, and back in time . Lodge members, several of whom teach at the school, were happy to send these middle school students on a trip to Washington D.C. to learn about our government. The ENF awards $2,000 Gratitude Grants to Lodges to directly address local needs. Lodges are eligible to apply for Gratitude Grants after meeting the GER’s per-capita goal. To find out more about Gratitude Grants, visit www.elks.org/enf/community .
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.