The Homer Elks Lodge #2127 made two recent donations to Homer nonprofit organizations. Using $1,237.98 of an Elks National Foundation Beacon grant, on June 13 they purchased and delivered food supplies to the Homer Community Food Pantry. The Elks plan to make additional donations over the summer.
On June 13, 2026, members of Homer Elks Lodge #2127 pose by supplies purchased for and delivered to the Homer Community Food Pantry. From left to right are Exalted Ruler John Mink, Lodge Inner Guard Michael Swoboda, Lodge Trustee Matthew Hockema, and Past Exalted Ruler and Leading Knight Jill Hockema. (Photo provided)
The lodge on June 8 also used $4,000 from an Elks National Foundation gratitude grant to support the Civil Air Patrol for supplies, including flight simulators, camping geat, and flags and poles for parades. CAP is a year-long development program for youth 12 years and up. Cadet sponsors and active senior members are also there to help support the CAP cadet program. The squadron combines both a consistent drive for education, fitness, and leadership with a spirit of fun and adventure.
Members of Homer Elks Lodge #2127 present a $4,000 check to the Civil Air Patrol on June 8, 2026, in Homer. From left to right, back row, are Aiden Quinlan, Lodge Trustee Matthew Hockema, Jamie Potvin, Vincent Traugott, Adam Greenwald, Jack Vance, Daniel Vance, Jon Crocker, Audrey Crocker, Lodge Trustee Les Gardner, Andrew Rothenberger and Mariah Greenwald. From left to right, front row, are Leading Knight and Past Exalted Ruler Jill Hockema, Mercy Potvin, Grace Potvin, Hugh Traugott, Titus Potvin, Laurie Gentle and Hadassah Vance. (Photo provided)
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