On Jan. 31, Bradenton Elks Lodge #1511 used its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to provide backpacks, clothing, personal hygiene items, temporary living, and bus passes for transportation assistance to and from the Bradenton VA annex to the Manatee County Turning Points Yellow Ribbon Program in support of veterans who are struggling. The lodge also purchased a tablet to streamline the application process to refer applicants to the proper counselor.
Pictured are Bob Erwin, PDD, Exalted Ruler; Ursula Fane, Turning Points case manager; Karen Cramer, Turning Points executive director; and Bill Rauh, Lodge Veterans Chair.