Our Veterans
"So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them."
Elks have always supported our veterans. With the inception of the Elks National Veterans Service Commission in 1946, this promise was extended to include our military members and families, with a special focus on service to those in need. In 2021 the Elks National Veterans Service Commission reached a milestone - 75 years of service!
Teens-In-Flight
The Palm Coast Elks #2709 Veterans Committee donated $2,500 to Teens-In-Flight, a non-profit organization that provides aviation training, flight instruction and scholarships for youth, especially children of military personnel and first responders, as well as at-risk or underserved teens, to build life skills and confidence through the positive experience of learning to fly.
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Grace Community Food Pantry/Team Feed Flager
The Palm Coast Elks #2709 Veterans Committee donated $2,500 on October 30th to Grace Community Food Pantry/Team Feed Flagler.
The funds will be used by to purchase grocery gift cards that can be used for food only. The Flagler County Disabled American Veterans will then distribute the cards individually to food challenged veterans and their families .
GratitudeAmerica
On November 8th, the Palm Coast Elks #2709 Veterans Committee donated $2,500 to GratitudeAmerica, a nationally-recognized non-profit organization serving members of the military, veterans, first-responders, and their families.
GratitudeAmerica provides free, immersive "Military Support Retreats" for Post-9/11 combat veterans and their chosen support person (family/friend) to help them overcome trauma, combat stress, and TBI.
Quilts of Honor
On December 15th, the Lodge presented a check for $1000 to local volunteers of Quilts of Honor. Quilts of Honor is a non-profit organization, providing handmade quilts to veterans and active military members.
FESA Army of Hope
Since its inception, the Army of Hope has raised $620,208.29 and distributed $508,591.35 for families of deployed military members which allows the military members to safely concentrate on their duties without worrying about their families at home. The Army of Hope also assists returning veterans with costs to re-establish their civilian life after deployment.
