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Looking for a chance to give back to your community? Are you seeking volunteer opportunities in the Albany, NY area? We also have college scholarships!

The Elks National Foundation assists your local Elks in their effort to support and contribute regularly to schools, veteran’s organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, police, fire departments and emergency services. The New York State Elks Association can provide you with the community service you are looking for. You can find volunteer opportunities in Albany, NY and throughout New York State through the New York State Elks Association. Click here to learn about the many programs the Elks have to offer and to find a local lodge. The Elks Association is a unique veteran service organization providing volunteer programs, community outreach programs, and college scholarship opportunities & more. We are dedicated to making a difference in each and every community we touch. For volunteer opportunities and community service projects within Albany, NY, reach out to the Elks Lodge today. If you are looking to make a difference, stop in to your local Elks Lodge for volunteer opportunities. There is nothing better than being able to give back to your area than with community service and other youth organizations. The New York State Elks Association provides a variety of services including:

Volunteer opportunities
Fraternal organizations
Veteran service organizations
Community service
College scholarships
And more

To learn more about our community service and organizations in Albany, NY, give us a call today for more information.

10/30/2026

Liverpool Elks #2348 is using the Beacon Grant to purchase monthly supplies for the Gregory J Harris Military Room at the Syracuse Airport
Pictured below is this months donation with Grant coordinator Mikelene and Pat Lyons

10/30/2026

During a recent conversation with Administrative Personnel from the Amityville Coalition for the Homeless, the members from Huntington Lodge learned of their desperate need for new, warm winter clothing for both men and women, as well as young children. With this in mind, and through the use of the funds provided by the Beacon Grant, $240 worth of coats and jackets, flannel shirts, sweaters, and appropriate baby clothing were purchased and delivered to the "Coalition for the Homeless" in Amityville for their distribution. The attached photo shows the Coalition's representative, Judy, gratefully accepting this donation.

10/30/2026

State Veterans Chairman Jack Stein, PDD, and VAVS Deputy Connie Olson are pleased to report that $325.00 worth of shower slippers for men and women were delivered to the Northport VA Hospital as requested by Christen Butcher, Voluntary Service Specialist. As an added surprise, included in this donation were Mickey Mouse comb sets delivered to some of the female veterans for their young children. Seen here are (l-r) Connie Olsen, VAVS Deputy, Christen Butcher, Northport VA Hospital Voluntary Service Specialist, and State Veterans Chairman, Jack Stein, PDD

10/30/2026

Recently Liverpool Elks #2348 held their fall road clean up of route 370 Great job by all!

10/30/2026

State Veteran Chairman Jack Stein, PDD, and Secretary of Huntington Lodge, was pleased to report that 4 complete "Welcome Home Kits" were delivered to the storage unit of General Needs for a peer support specialist from the Northport Veterans Hospital to pick up and deliver directly to the four veterans who are currently transitioning into their new homes. Included in this delivery were kitchenware, bathroom mats and supplies, Keurig Coffee Makers with coffee pods, combination toaster and air fryers, and dinnerware. Seen here are (l-r) State Veterans Chairman Jack Sten, PDD, Lonnie Sherman, a member of the Lodge and Founder of General Needs, who partners with the Elks, and Susan Sherman, a member, as they display the items being delivered.

10/30/2026

Huntington Lodge #1565- During a recent change in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
(SNAP) Program, the government's share of SNAP administrators' costs fell from 50% to 25%, resulting in an increase in hardships for vulnerable families. This additional strain has been very noticeable at the various food pantries within the Huntington area, and with this in mind, the members of Huntington Lodge purchased $100+ worth of breakfast and dinner non-perishables, including pancake and waffle mix, cereal, oatmeal, pasta, and sauces and promptly delivered all items to the Long Island Cares facility in Huntington Station. Pictured here is "Larry", a worker at the pantry, as he happily accepts our donation.

10/30/2026

Auburn Elks Lodge #474 presented a check in the amount of $1000 to Syracuse Honor Flight.
The $1000 is the part of the Elks Community Investment Program, Freedom Grant and was made possible by the generosity of the Auburn Elks members for their donations toward the Elks National Foundation. Accepting the check is Angelo Testani, Director of Philanthropy for Syracuse Honor Flight and Michael Damazyn Exalted Ruler, Auburn Elks Lodge 474

10/30/2026

East District 6120 VAVS-- Utilizing $ 345.00 from funds received through the VAVS, diaper bags/backpacks with USB charging stroller ports were purchased and delivered to military parents at the Northport VA Hospital. Pictured here are (l-r): Jennifer Pohl, VA Voluntary Specialist, with State Veterans Chairman Jack Stein, PDD.

10/30/2026

Drug Awareness- Staten Island were at PS 46, talking with 5th graders about the awareness and the effects it can have on our future leaders and their families.
Children participated with questions and received coloring book, crayons , bracelet and stress ball all indicating say NO to drugs.
Thank you to the staff and students for your warm welcome.

10/30/2026

Members from South District and Hudson Valley District Elk Lodges got together and held a BINGO night at the Hudson Valley Montrose VA. Our Veterans had a wonderful time and enjoyed BINGO as well as refreshments. Winners were giving canteen books
as prizes. The full card winner was giving a beautiful crochet afghan made by Helen Mayer PP Haverstraw Elks Ladies Club #877. Leather wheelchair gloves from the National Elks VAVS were also distributed to our Veterans.
Left to right: Geoffrey and PER Kevin Quist, Ossining Lodge #1486; ER Teresa Mayer, Middletown Lodge #1097; Lecturing Knight Chuck Sincerbeaux Mid-Westchester Lodge # 535; Trustee Bob Kelleher Peekskill Lodge #744; Mike Duffy Ossining Lodge #1486
and Deborah Schwartz Pearl River Lodge 2041.

Address

17 Linda Lane
Waterford, NY
12188

Telephone

(518) 674-0290

Website

http://www.nyselks.org/

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