Community Programs
Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity
The Elks is a Fraternal Order, founded “To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.”
Each year we build on our founding principles by helping those in need within our community.
We work hard raising money for the Lodge, ENF & the Harry Anna Trust Fund. Money raised for the ENF enables us to apply for grants, which we then use within our local community. Each year our Lodge gives out approximately $11,000 in grant money to local people and organizations.
Field of Flags
Every November we ‘plant’ over 100 flags in front of the Crestview High School to honor our veterans.
As a fundraiser and further remembrance, we create dog tags with servicemen details on them, which are attached to individual flag poles.
These flags are kept flying for two weeks over the Veterans Day period for everyone to enjoy.
If you wish to sponsor a flag or purchase a dog tag to remember your loved one, please contact us at info@bpoe2624.org
Healing Hoof Steps
We continue to support the Healing Hoof Steps organization with both money donations and volunteer help.
Healing Hoof Steps provide programs focusing on improving the mental, emotional, behavioral and developmental struggles within our community. They serve individuals, couples, families, veterans, at-risk youth and groups through an experiential approach to healing through relationships with horses.
Crestview Manor
We have been using our ENF grants and Lodge fundraising money to support the Crestview Manor.
The Crestview Manor Assisted Living facility provides accommodation and care to those in need and counts many veterans among is residents.
We have provided many much needed services to the facility including remodeling rooms, hallways, entrances, fences, provide Christmas & Thanksgiving parties, Veterans Day meals and much more.
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless (CASH)
Each year we donate much needed food and equipment to CASH.
Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless provide services for homeless and near homeless individuals and their families within our community.
