Veterans
MA Elks Veterans
Throughout the year the #MAElks State Association as well as all of the Local Lodges host many events and fundraisers to help raise money and awareness for the every changing needs of our Veterans and their families.
The Elks National Veterans Service Commission (ENVSC) was established in 1946, immediately after World War II, with the sole mission of serving our nation’s veterans. Though much has changed since then, the Elks’ dedication to serve veterans and military members in need has never wavered. In VA clinics, veterans’ homes, USOs, homeless shelters and more, thousands of Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military members each year.
The Elks are committed to their mission,“So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” The Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nation’s veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need.
EVERY YEAR ELKS LODGES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS HAVE FUNDRAISERS TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR VETERANS.
Across our Commonwealth and country, in hundreds of veteran’s homes and hospitals, tens of thousands of war veterans would live shut away lives, forgotten by their country and countrymen, were it not for such groups as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
The Massachusetts Elks have never forgotten them and never will.
Founded in 2007, the MA Elks Vets Bike Run Events have been a huge factor in raising funds for our Veterans.
Since its inception, we have raised, $173,691.56!
100% OF ALL PROCEEDS ARE DIRECTED TO MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS AND HOSPITALS AND VETERANS CHARITIES.
“When it comes to serving veterans, the Elks have a long and storied tradition of being there when they were needed most. Since we began, the needs of military members and returning veterans have continued to change, and the Elks have adapted to those needs, remaining an ever-present ally to those who have served this country.”
— GRAND LODGE, ENVSC