06/04/2026
🌟 Celebrating Hometown Heroes 🌟
Last Friday, Miss Funk from Marlton Elementary was recognized at the The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - Marlton NJ Lodge #2514 Hometown Heroes Banquet for inspiring her third-grade class to give back.
Earlier this year, the Marlton Elks visited her classroom through the Karen Minutella Reading Initiative, sharing a love of reading and giving each student a book. The visit also gave students a meaningful look at the Elks’ commitment to literacy, service, veterans, and the broader community.
Inspired by that visit, Miss Funk’s class collected donations to support the Elks and their continued work. At the banquet, both the Marlton Elks and Evesham Township recognized Miss Funk for the kindness, generosity, and community spirit she helped foster in her classroom.
Congratulations, Miss Funk! We are proud to celebrate you, your students, the Marlton Elks, and the power of kindness and literacy coming together. 📚❤️