ELKS PRESS & MEDIA
The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is PROUD to invest in their communities in many ways including, just to mention a few, meeting the needs of Veterans, providing young Americans with millions in scholarships and supporting programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, contributing regularly to Police & Fire Departments, and funding projects that improve the quality of life in local Elks communities. The old saying is “Elks Care, Elks Share!” Below are some of the articles, interviews, and news broadcasts that the Massachusetts Elks Association and our Massachusetts Lodges have received recently.
PLEASE send us the information about your MA Elks or Lodge Event that received press, so that we can post it on this page! Email your information to webmaster Chris Melanson at: chris@poolsandcues.com
The Weymouth/Braintree Lodge #2232 Members Christmas Party Committee gives back!
A tip of the antlers to the team!
On March 3, 2026 we were honored to share charity monies raised of $1590 by the Members Christmas Party Committee equally across 3 organizations.
ARC of South Shore
Established in the 1950s by parents of people with developmental disabilities to help them live healthy, safe independent lives. Celebrating its’ 75 th anniversary!
Swim With A Special Child
Established in 1971 by June Doherty, this organization provides specialized, safe swimming opportunities for children with disabilities. Celebrating its’ 55th anniversary!
Tunnels to Towers Foundation
Based in Staten Island, NY
Established in 2001-2002 by the siblings of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life during the September 11 attacks. They are committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001.
Tunnels to Towers helps by providing mortgage-free homes and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. -Article written by Christmas Party Committee Chair, Bonnie Smith
The Brian Tilton Interview
Exalted Ruler, Brian Tilton, of the Orleans-Eastham Lodge #2572 was interviewed by Talking Back Host Paula Sperry of WOMR Radio. It is a great interview and ER Brian did a fantastic job! Click the link below to hear the interview on Soundcloud.
Build-A-Bed at Auburn Elks
The Auburn Lodge #2118 hosts a Build-A-Bed Event at their Lodge to benefit Organization A Bed for Every Child. It was a great event to help children in need of a place to dream! This event is now a State-Wide Event through the Massachusetts Elks Association, with events taking place in all 3 areas! Click the video to see a news broadcast on their event.
Ludlow Elks Lodge Fights Hunger at Community Survival Center
In November 2024, the Ludlow Elks Lodge (#2448) delivered $3,500 in grant funding plus 572 pounds of canned food (worth approximately $1,000) to the Community Survival Center—a pantry serving households across Ludlow, Wilbraham, and parts of Springfield. Lodge members personally delivered and unloaded the donations, providing essential resources to families and seniors in need.
Click HERE to view the story from WWLP.com Chicopee News 22
MA Elks Area 3 Build-A-Bed Event at Beverly/Peabody Lodge #1309
Click this LINK to read the Peabody Weekly News Article! Great Job, Area 3 and Beverly/Peabody Lodge #1309!
Middleboro Lodge #1274 Honor Students, Star Spangled Banner
Click this LINK to read the Nemasket Week Article! Awesome job, Middleboro #1274! And congratulations, students!
Massachusetts Elks 100th Anniversary of 'The Elk on the Trail'
Massachusetts Elks Celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of ‘The Elk on the Trail’ in Florida, MA.
Click this LINK to read the article in the iBerkshire.
It was a great event!
Thank you to all of the Volunteers and MA Elks Members who attended!
Special delivery: Greenfield Elks Lodge distributes Christmas meals to families
Members of the Greenfield Elks Lodge assembled and delivered 50 Christmas meal boxes to families in need during the holiday season — a wonderful community service effort supporting food security and neighbors facing hardship.
Click HERE to read the article in Greenfield Recorder.
Millbury Teen Wins Elks Annual Hoop Shoot Contest
Click HERE to read this great article from the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle about a young lady named Kinsley who did a great job at our Hoop-Shoot!
The Montague Elks turns 50: This year, they hope to elect their youngest female Exalted Ruler in half a century
Click HERE to read this detailed article from the Greenfield Recorder!
Middleboro Youth Scores a Win at Elks Regional Soccer Shoot
Click HERE to read this article from the Nemasket Week about Middleboro Teen, Noelle, who did a great job at our Soccer Shoot!