Giving to Our Community

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The Brandon Elks Lodge, in partnership with the Florida Elks,  and the National Elks Organization supports our community in many and various ways.​

• Brandon Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO) with school supplies for children that could not afford them and food donations for needy families.​​​​​​​

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• Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services   

  • Free in-home physical and occupational therapy to Florida children in need.​

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• Florida Elks Youth Camp   
  • Campers must be nine through thirteen years old to attend. They must be a Florida resident or have a family member who is a Florida resident. 
  • The Florida Elks Youth Camp is a recreational, outdoor camp.
  • Campers spend the days participating in large-group games outside and socializing with their peers.

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• Student Scholarships   

  • The Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, more than $3 million in college scholarships is awarded to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors.

    • Student Scholarships

      • C. Valentine Bates Memorial Hope Scholarship

      • Van Duren Scholarship

      • JROTC

      • Civil Air Patrol

      • Ben Brown Scholarship

      • Legacy Award Scholarships

      • Weigel Medical School Scholarship

      • Most Valuable Student Scholarships

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• Veterans Programs and Services   

  • Monthly dinners for veterans   on the 4th Wednesday of the Month

  • Resources for Veterans.     Links to many resources to veterans in need

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• CHRISTMAS GIFTS 

  • In December, we adopt families that would not have a Christmas without us.​

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• Community Organizations

  • A Kids Place

  • Dover Patriots

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• B.L.O.E. (Brandon Ladies of Elks) help support the Elk Lodge activities.​

  • The Ladies purchase many articles needed in the Lodge and the Lodge Kitchen along with supporting many charities in the area.​

  • They award four college scholarships each year

  • They send 10 children (ages 9 - 13 years) to the Florida Elks Camp.​

  • They provide Food Gift Certificates to the families that the Elks adopt at Christmas.​​​

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• ENF Grants​

  • The Elks National Foundation makes grants available to support our community.

  • About Community Investments Program (CIP) Grants

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Which Volunteer Activities Would You Enjoy?

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Our Lodge Has a Place For You in Civic and Community Events​

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