HOULTON, Maine – With school now back in session, the Houlton Lodge of Elks 835 has stepped up to donate supplies to two local schools.
The Houlton Lodge of Elks 835 recently donated more than $2,000 worth of school supplies to both Hodgdon Mill Pond School and RSU 50 (Southern Aroostook Elementary School).
This project was made possible by receiving the 2023 Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation Community Investments Program in the amount of $4,000 and generous donations from Houlton Lodge members.
The Beacon Grant, which is used for Lodges to have an active project that will meet pressing needs with the community, the project of the Houlton Lodges back to school project is to support local educator in their efforts with our community students and hope to make the access to classroom supplies a more equitable part of everyone’s school experience.
The Houlton Elks Lodge No. 835 recently donated $2,000 worth of school supplies to Hodgdon Mill Pond School. Taking part are, from left, Hodgdon Mill Pond School Principal Matthew Oliver, Houlton Elks Exalted Ruler Elizabeth Grant and Elks member Sean Conlogue. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Grant)
“This is the second year coordinating this project and it is a very important project to the Houlton Lodge and for our community,” said Elizabeth Grant, exalted ruler of the Houlton Lodge of Elks. “Both schools were extremely appreciative and as a community service organization, the members of the Houlton Lodge would like to be sure that all students in our local elementary schools have access to necessary school supplies.”
