Executive Director Trisha Paradis remarked this will help their program immensely for procuring all types of food for the Food Shelf. Board treasurer Paul Cioffi was on hand to receive the Grant. This is the 2nd Elks Gratitude Grant awarded this month. Shortly, another Springfield Elks committee will be awarding to (2) Veterans establishments, Elks grants totaling $6000. This is Springfield Elks’ way of giving back to the community in a big way.
Ms’ Paradis remarked that on May 13th the Springfield Family Center will be working with the U.S. Postal service with a donation day pick up of canned items etc. Please keep this date in mind and help your mail carrier with donations. They also need volunteers between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM to sort through the donations and store them on their shelves. This program is a big helper to the Center.
Shown L tor; Are Victor Baskevich a Trustee of the Elks Lodge and Carolee Murchie Past Exalted Ruler, Executive Director Trisha Paradis and Executive Treasurer Paul Cioffi.
News item submitted by Mike Gunn.