Salem Elks #305 Bringing Joy This Holiday Season

Salem Elks Lodge #305 combined an Elks National Foundation (ENF) Beacon Grant & Spotlight Grant totalling $6,000 to purchase Christmas gifts for 40 children. The lodge worked in conjunction with the Salem Salvation Army to receive the information regarding the 23 families. 

In addition, the lodge gave a $100 gift card to each family for what may still be needed.

Pam Gorby, ENF Chairman and her volunteers helped with making the gift purchases at Wal-Mart in a 5 hour shopping spree.  Volunteers were from a local church, Wayne Gorby, Ben-Julie-Owen-Emmerson Blevins, Doug Rudibaugh , Debbie Emelo James Hewitt, Drew Green , Denny Martin, Lynn Phillis & Kerrigan. 

All the gifts were picked up by Captain Amber and Captain Jason Imhoff and 4 of their children Addison, Dominic, Ashley and Jaxson.

Hoping to put a few smiles on their faces. 

Additionally, Salem Elks Lodge #305 ENF used and ENG Gratitude Grant worth $2,500 to donate to the Salem Community Pantry . This will assist them in making additional food purchases for the holidays. Exalted Ruler, Ben Blevins presented the check to Marya Moore, Director of the Salem Community Pantry.

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️