Veterans

Lake Norman Elks Lodge #392 continues to demonstrate the Elks’ strong commitment to serving our nation’s veterans. Since April 1, 2026, Lake Norman Elks #392 has provided an incredible 49 Welcome Home Kits to veterans transitioning into permanent housing. Welcome Home Kits provide veterans with essential household items needed when moving into a new home. For a veteran transitioning from homelessness or housing instability, these everyday necessities can make a tremendous dif

The Calabash Elks Lodge Veterans Affairs Committee (VAC) recently participated in the “Smiles for Veterans” program, held in conjunction with the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine Clinic. During this special day, pre-qualified, low-income veterans received dental treatment at no cost. The Calabash Elks VAC was proud to support this important program with a $1,000 Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant, helping cover the cost of dental services provided

The Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 invites all veterans and their guests to a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Lodge located at 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, with lunch served at 12:15 PM following the Pledge of Allegiance and Grace. This annual event is hosted to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The luncheon is free to all veterans and one guest, as a g

The Hickory Elks Lodge #1654 proudly invites all Elks and their guests to attend the dedication ceremony for the City of Hickory Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Located on the front lawn of the Lodge at 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, this memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation with honor and sacrifice. Join us as we come together in gratitude and remembrance for those who have placed their live

The Calabash Elks Veterans Affairs Committee recently donated $4,000 through the Elks National Foundation’s Beacon Grant program to support two vital programs assisting homeless veterans in our region. A portion of the funds was directed to the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center (VWHRC) and its Tiny Home Village in Myrtle Beach — a community of 25 small homes that provides safe, stable housing and a fresh start for local veterans in need. The remaining funds were pre

The Calabash Elks Lodge Veterans Affairs Committee recently participated in the ECU Smiles for Veterans Day on Friday, August 22nd, that was held in conjunction with the ECU Health Foundation and the East Carolina University (ECU) Dental Clinic in Bolivia, NC. On this special day, there was no charge for pre-qualified low-income veteran’s dental treatments. Thirty veterans received over $10,000 worth of dental procedures on this day thanks to the generous donations of not o