Embracing the strong yet docile spirit of the Elk, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are almost 1,000,000 members strong who comprise a quiet network of people doing acts of charity. Hundreds of millions of dollars are invested each year by the Elks in helping neighbors, college-bound students, the elderly, veterans and active-duty armed forces, local communities – anyone who needs a helping hand. Though grand acts are completed by the Elks, praise or glory are not sought after, nor is funding from the general public or any level of government. The work done by the Elks is done out of love for one’s neighbor and country.
Founded in 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is oldest and largest fraternal organization in the country dedicated to the ideals of charity and patriotism. Ten years later, the first Massachusetts’ Elks lodge was founded in Boston, the same lodge John F. Kennedy belong to. Since then, over 70 lodges have been established with an active 40,000 membership. Last year alone, the Massachusetts Elks served hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents by educating youth on remaining drug-free, awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to Massachusetts students, honoring and aiding veterans and through many more programs. In the fiscal year ending March, 2016, Massachusetts Elks volunteered X hours and contributed X in cash donations to help build strong Massachusetts communities. …show more content…
The Massachusetts Elks’ Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was established in the early 20th century with the hopes of maintaining a permanent fund of at least $100,000. Today, the fund now exceeds 7.5 million dollars for scholarships! All done quietly within the organization and without the help of publicity. In 2016, nearly 1,000 applications were received and $450,000 dollars of scholarships were
Founded in 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is oldest and largest fraternal organization in the country dedicated to the ideals of charity and patriotism. Ten years later, the first Massachusetts’ Elks lodge was founded in Boston, the same lodge John F. Kennedy belong to. Since then, over 70 lodges have been established with an active 40,000 membership. Last year alone, the Massachusetts Elks served hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents by educating youth on remaining drug-free, awarding thousands of dollars in college scholarships to Massachusetts students, honoring and aiding veterans and through many more programs. In the fiscal year ending March, 2016, Massachusetts Elks volunteered X hours and contributed X in cash donations to help build strong Massachusetts communities. …show more content…
The Massachusetts Elks’ Scholarship Foundation, Inc. was established in the early 20th century with the hopes of maintaining a permanent fund of at least $100,000. Today, the fund now exceeds 7.5 million dollars for scholarships! All done quietly within the organization and without the help of publicity. In 2016, nearly 1,000 applications were received and $450,000 dollars of scholarships were