Weehawken, N.J., Lodge No. 1456 Weehawken, N.J., Lodge No. 1456 used its Promise Grant to hold a series of Youth Nights at the Lodge. The Elks work closely with the local Peer Leadership Program, a program for students to set an example by mentoring and serving their community. These students volunteer at many Lodge events throughout the year, including seasonal food drives, veterans’ events, and the Elks Walk Out on Drugs event. The Youth Nights are the Lodge’s way of celebrating these exemplary students’ achievements!
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.