Elroy T. Elk of Garden Grove

Thank you to our Veterans. Our freedoms & safety have been provided to us by past & present military soldiers. I wish to thank all Veterans as well as all active members serving today! We honor you always.🙏🇺🇲💜

Open to the Public! See you there! 🤓

The Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 was recognized by the City Council for designating the week of May 1st through the 7th as “Youth Week” for the city. Elroy the Elk and members of the lodge were presented with a very nicely framed Proclamation from our Mayor, Steve Jones. All Lodges are urged to sponsor programs throughout this week dedicated to the youth of our country. Great job, Elks! And thank you to our City Council Members for supporting the Elks! For more information on how you can join the Elks - Call the lodge at 714-534-1952. 🇺🇸 🦌 - Our Motto: Elks Care 🍓 Elks Share.

Our Veterans are so important to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. What a great event this was! Kudos to all Elks in the Orange Coast District who put this together. These veterans had a wonderful resource event to attend. ~ Elroy 🤓 https://abc7.com/orange-county-garden-grove-veterans-elks-lodge/14472979/?fbclid=IwAR0JNXAgGBHQDcFmpUILEXmMMOGsFb-y8ZzesvV4J3MLIVa0HAOHrvuC3S8

Veterans in need receive free resources, housing help during Garden Grove event Some veterans who face housing challenges and are in need of basic necessities got a helping hand during a day of giving in Garden Grove.

overdoseawarenessday2023

Today is Drug Overdose Awareness Day. Sadly, in the United States, drug overdoses have claimed over 932,000 lives over the past 21 years, and the drug overdose crisis continues to worsen. In 2020, the rate of drug overdose deaths accelerated and increased 31% from the year before. Synthetic opioids, such as illicitly manufactured fentanyl, continue to contribute to the majority of opioid-involved overdose deaths.

To save lives from drug overdose, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched four education campaigns to reach young adults (ages 18-34) who use drugs. The campaigns provide information that can save the lives of people who use drugs or are struggling with substance use disorders and highlight actions the public can take to help prevent overdose.

Specifically, the campaigns provide critical information about these topics:

Dangers of fentanyl
Risks and consequences of mixing drugs
Life-saving power of naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose
Importance of reducing stigma to support treatment and recovery

For more information, visit the CDC website below 👇

https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/featured-topics/overdose-prevention-campaigns.html

Sincerely,
Elroy T. Elk of Garden Grove 🤓

Way to go Garden Grove Police Department! 🇺🇲💜

Earlier this week, Special Resource Team (SRT) officers were conducting night patrol of Hare Park when they encountered a male in a vehicle, experiencing a medical emergency and second male sleeping in the back of the car.

The first individual was treated by paramedics and transported to a local hospital. While speaking to the second individual (John Doe), SRT officers discovered he was a former , who was currently homeless. He was offered resources and assistance, but refused and left the area.

The next day, SRT Officers again found John Doe sleeping in his car at the Park. This time however, when he was offered assistance, he accepted. We are pleased to announce that through our , John Doe arrived at a local shelter today.

On the U.S. Marine Corps 246th birthday and ahead of , this vet will have a roof over his head and a warm place to sleep.

John Doe will also be given a caseworker who will work with him to get the employment and permanent housing assistance he needs.

Garden Grove City Hall

The U.S. Marine Corps was founded during the American Revolution with the creation of two battalions of Continental Marines in Philadelphia on November 10th, 1775. We salute those who have served on this special day. Thank you for your service now and in years past.

🇺🇲 Happy Birthday Marines ~ Semper Fi 🇺🇲

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER:
This week, for the first time in nearly a century, members of the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier plaza and lay flowers before the sacred memorial site in Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday and Wednesday. Indeed this is a rare opportunity. 🙏🇺🇸

Watch the video and learn about the Tomb Guard Sentinels who watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where nearly 5,000 Unknown Soldiers are interred. They do this - around the clock. These soldiers are never forgotten. 🙏🇺🇸

Public allowed to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for first time in nearly 100 years For the first time in nearly a century, members of the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier plaza and lay flowers before the sacred memorial site in Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Veterans Day is around the corner. Here is some information on how the Elks developed our Veterans Services Program. Feel free to share. Thank you to all of our Elk Veterans who have served our country. 🇺🇲

Want to become a member?? Call the Garden Grove Elks Lodge for more information. 714-534-1952. Tell them that Elroy sent you! 🤓

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! LABOR DAY FAMILY PICNIC!

Come and enjoy some great food and fun in our Park at the Garden Grove Elks Lodge! Bring your chairs and blankets and sit under the trees! Lots of food, fun and games. The Tiki Bar will be open too! Hope you can make it. ~ Elroy 🤓