 Massapequa Lodge #2162 Veterans Chairman Fran Ward (VAVS Deputy) assisted New York State Elks VAVS Representative PDDER Jack Stein in delivering a donation of craft and hygiene supplies to the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook. In addition to dropping off the donations, plans were made with Michelle Cheslak, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, for upcoming onsite crafting events for the residents.
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 Massapequa #2162 Veterans Chair and VAVS Deputy Representative Fran Ward delivered 25 Craft Kits, 100 DVDs and 25 CDs to the residents of Northport VA Hospital. The Craft Kits were provided by the Elks Veterans Services and the DVDs and CDs were donated by Member and PER Nancy Parente. In the photo, Veterans Affairs staff member, Kristen Butcher with Fran Ward.
 On October 4, 2024, members of Massapequa, NY Lodge #2162 delivered essential household items to United Veterans Beacon House. Using the $1,000 Freedom Grant they received they purchased 2 each of dishes, flatware, glasses, coffee makers, toasters,
sheets, towels and other items for use by homeless Veterans in Long Island. Beacon House provides safe housing and specialized supportive services to Veterans and Veteran families and these items will assist in setting up two comfortable and safe living environments for those in need. Pictured from left to right are Anne Williams (Lodge #2162 Veterans Co-Chairman), Francis Amalfitano (VP Property Management for Beacon House) and Fran Ward (Lodge #2162 Veterans Chairman).
The Massapequa Elks Lodge was recipient of a $3,000 gratitude grant, allocated towards purchasing essential non-food items for local community outreaches. Purchased items included diapers, baby wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, dish detergent, cleaning wipes, tilex, laundry detergent, paper towels, napkins, and toilet paper. Nancy Mackey Parente, Eileen Jackson, and Margaret Motis facilitated procurement and delivery to Saint Francis de Chantal, Wantagh; Saint Martin, Amityville; Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa Park; Our Lady of Assumption, Copiague; and Saint Rose of Lima, Massapequa. This outreach assisted 705 families, comprising 2,890 individuals. The generosity of the Elks was met with profound gratitude from each outreach organization, emphasizing the considerable demand for these essential items.
 Massapequa Elks Drug Awareness Committee Partnered with Yes community counsel. MTAC and the Nassau County Police department 7th precinct for the National Drug Take Back. Thank you to all the members that volunteered to help out with the drug take back event
 The Massapequa Elks Lodge members collaborated with the Saint Francis De Chantal Youth group to collect winter clothing donations. Nancy Mackey Parente and Chris Mackey collected and delivered 56 coats and hundreds of gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and headbands to the Saint Francis de Chantal Youth Group in Wantagh. Our joint efforts benefited over 200 individuals; items were delivered to Our Lady Of Loretto Outreach, Beacon House, Prontod Outreach, and 10 different Hope For Youth group homes. We received excitement and gratitude upon delivery, recognizing our members' generosity.
 Massapequa elks held a halloween bash and food drive for Nassau County Veterans Services Food Pantry. 2,000 dollars in non perishable items were collected from members donations.
On November 6, 2024 Massapequa Lodge #2162 Veterans Chairman Fran Ward, along with Co-Chair Anne Williams, delivered approximately $2,000 worth of non-perishable food items to the Nassau County Veterans Services Food Pantry in East Meadow. This location services an average of 1,000 food insecure Veterans per month. Many thanks to the Members and guests who attended our annual Halloween party and donated these items to assist our local Veterans in need.
 Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 made a charitable donation of 180 drawstring bags to Our Lady of Lourdes in Massapequa Park. The bags will serve as blessing bags for 180 families, filled with non-perishable items during the holidays. The parish outreach program assists numerous homeless families, and the bags will facilitate convenient transportation of essential items. Leslie Gretchel, Director of Parish Outreach, Margaret Motis, and Eileen Jackson are pictured.
 Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162's Drug Awareness Committee provided a valuable donation of educational materials, consisting of coloring books, bookmarks, and literature focusing on bullying, vaping, and drinking and driving awareness, to Yes Community Counsel for distribution at upcoming events. In photo Eileen Doherty and Joe Parkss from [YES Community Counseling Center]
 Massapequa Elks donated $800, along with food and gift cards, to the 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑽𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒚𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒆!
Massapequa Elks held a Holiday Party for children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Children from Little Village School and their families were invited to attend. There were 125 people in attendance. Every Child received a gift from Santa. The party included lunch, cotton candy, games, dancing and a visit with santa
The Massapequa Elks Lodge was recipient of a $4,000 Beacon grant, allocated towards purchasing essential food items for local community outreaches. Purchased items Were meats, canned meats, bread, fish, fruit, cornbread, canned items, staple milk, coffee, other non perishable items as well as pet food. Nancy Mackey Parente, Eileen Jackson, and Margaret Motis facilitated procurement and delivery to Saint Francis de Chantal, Wantagh; Maria Regina, Seaford, Saint Williams Seaford Saint Martin, Amityville; Our Lady of Lourdes, Massapequa Park; Our Lady of Assumption, Copiague; and Saint Rose of Lima, Massapequa. This outreach assisted 905 families, comprising 4525 individuals. The generosity of the Elks was met with profound gratitude from each outreach organization, emphasizing the considerable demand for these essential items.
The Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 utilized the $2,000 Spotlight Grant to donate 400 pair of insulated winter gloves and 800 pair of Hot Hands Warmers to the Veterans participating in the November 26, 2024 Stand Down at the Freeport Armory in Freeport, New York. The gloves were individually packaged and labels were placed on each package with a 'Thank You for Your Service' message and the Elks logo and Massapequa Lodge #2162 identifier. Gloves were labeled and packed in boxes by Veterans Chair Fran Ward and Co-Chair Anne Williams (pictured), delivered to Nassau County Veterans Services by Fran Ward and Committee Member Joe Motis (pictured) and distributed with the assistance of Exalted Ruler Tom Harrington (pictured) and Kathy Harrington. Thanks to all the members of Massapequa Lodge #2162 who help make these grants possible with their ENF donations.
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Lodge Catering Manager Jim Duignan 516-710-0358 [email protected] Membership Info Lodge Secretary 516-798-2162 [email protected] General Lodge Info Lodge Office Manager 516-798-2162 Fran Ward [email protected] Massapequa Elks Lodge 2162 2162 Veterans Blvd Massapequa N.Y. |