Local organization- Vandalism Recovery
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Be an Angel for the Silent Angels in our Community
On January 28, the Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 was vandalized. Thankfully, no one was hurt, however the property damage is extensive. Everything will need full replacement, with estimates totaling close to $15,000. While we do have insurance which should cover some of it, we will still need to meet our deductible, and any uncovered costs. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lodge has been essentially closed with almost no income since March 2020. Since that time, the lodge has been reaching into their limited savings funds to continue our building operations until they can fully reopen.
Among what was vandalized were two Eagle Scout Projects. This alone is devastating to the lodge. These Scouts put much time, effort, and heart into these projects, and they were destroyed by a senseless, selfish act. The flagpole has been demolished, and as an organization which values patriotism and assisting veterans, this is a deep blow to the Elks hearts.
The Elks have been called “Silent Angels” and “The Best Kept Secret” in our community for many years. The Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 is one of the lodges of the nationwide Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. As a not-for-profit organization, Sussex Elks Lodge assists our community in a variety of ways, including through Veteran services, scholarships, drug awareness programs, special children and other youth activities, assisting with and donations to other local nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations, assistance to local first responders, and much more.
As a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit organization, the Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 has been ineligible for any financial assistance throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, and we are now reaching out to the community for help. Like many other local services, we have been forced to cancel many events and fundraisers. Due to having our doors closed since mid-March 2020, our funds have been depleted, thus severely impacting our ability to assist our community. This incident has added another financial hardship to our lodge.
Despite these challenges, our incredible local Elks members have still stepped up during this time, donating their time to continue the charitable work of the Lodge. I am reaching out to the community the Elks help behind the scenes, asking for your aide. Your generosity and support will allow our local lodge to continue to assist those in need, and will help the Elks be able to survive this extended suspension of fundraising and events as well as repair the damages to their building and property. With your support we will be able to aide in their recover and rebuilding from this act of vandalism.
We sincerely thank our entire community for all your support now, and always. We look forward to the day the Elks can fully open their doors to everyone again, and until that time they are committed to being here for our community, as we always have been.
No donation is too small, and all proceeds from this donation drive will go toward restoring the building and grounds of Sussex Elks Lodge. Any additional funds will go toward our charitable endeavors in our community.
On January 28, the Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 was vandalized. Thankfully, no one was hurt, however the property damage is extensive. Everything will need full replacement, with estimates totaling close to $15,000. While we do have insurance which should cover some of it, we will still need to meet our deductible, and any uncovered costs. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the lodge has been essentially closed with almost no income since March 2020. Since that time, the lodge has been reaching into their limited savings funds to continue our building operations until they can fully reopen.
Among what was vandalized were two Eagle Scout Projects. This alone is devastating to the lodge. These Scouts put much time, effort, and heart into these projects, and they were destroyed by a senseless, selfish act. The flagpole has been demolished, and as an organization which values patriotism and assisting veterans, this is a deep blow to the Elks hearts.
The Elks have been called “Silent Angels” and “The Best Kept Secret” in our community for many years. The Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 is one of the lodges of the nationwide Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. As a not-for-profit organization, Sussex Elks Lodge assists our community in a variety of ways, including through Veteran services, scholarships, drug awareness programs, special children and other youth activities, assisting with and donations to other local nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations, assistance to local first responders, and much more.
As a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit organization, the Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 has been ineligible for any financial assistance throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, and we are now reaching out to the community for help. Like many other local services, we have been forced to cancel many events and fundraisers. Due to having our doors closed since mid-March 2020, our funds have been depleted, thus severely impacting our ability to assist our community. This incident has added another financial hardship to our lodge.
Despite these challenges, our incredible local Elks members have still stepped up during this time, donating their time to continue the charitable work of the Lodge. I am reaching out to the community the Elks help behind the scenes, asking for your aide. Your generosity and support will allow our local lodge to continue to assist those in need, and will help the Elks be able to survive this extended suspension of fundraising and events as well as repair the damages to their building and property. With your support we will be able to aide in their recover and rebuilding from this act of vandalism.
We sincerely thank our entire community for all your support now, and always. We look forward to the day the Elks can fully open their doors to everyone again, and until that time they are committed to being here for our community, as we always have been.
No donation is too small, and all proceeds from this donation drive will go toward restoring the building and grounds of Sussex Elks Lodge. Any additional funds will go toward our charitable endeavors in our community.
Organizador
Victoria Ziolkowski
Organizador
Wantage, NJ
