Submitted by Kathy Betzinger
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) has been working with veterans to eliminate homelessness among their population. The Elks National Foundation awards grants to support this effort.
Dale Louks, past BPOE State Vice President, and Brunswick BPOE Exalted Ruler Mike Pendergast applied for an ENF Beacon Grant to help a local women’s homeless shelter. As a result, the Capital District Women’s Veterans, Christopher House, received a $5,000 grant to purchase a shed for their residents’ needs. The mission of CDWV.org is to provide supportive services, housing, and community, enabling women veterans in need to return to productive and independent roles in their communities and families.
Dr. Christine Rem (COL Ret., RN, DNS) stated, “Thank You, Brunswick BPOE, you have made a real difference in the lives of the residents of the Capital District Women Veterans, Christopher House. This generous $5,000 donation of a large, beautiful shed will go a long way to support our community garden which provides us with fresh vegetables, and will also provide safe storage of all our outside maintenance equipment utilized throughout the year. Thank you once again; your donation means the world to us.”
