On July 2, Holley-Navarre Elks Lodge #2787 used its $2,000 Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to purchase sundries and small appliances for the first of two batches of 10 welcome home kits for local veterans. In addition to the grant, the lodge donated $500 from its charity account to bring the total to $2,500, which will serve 10 veterans, as each kit is worth about $250. Working with local veteran organizations, lodge members distribute the kits to veterans who are placed in housing.
Pictured are Tom Stevens, then-District Deputy and Leading Knight; Kris Kane, PER; Amber Jones, member; Rick Jones, Membership Chair and Veterans Services Chair; and Carol Borden, Gary Irons, and Beth Walker, members.