Home for Now shelter gets a gift of warmth from Rochester Elks chapter

SOCK IT TO ME From left, Jeff Rasmussen, Ken Verhelle and Georgette Verhelle from the Ellks; and Alix Gagnon and John Moynihan from Home For Now. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 recently donated several dozen Bombas socks to "Home For Now."

The donation was made possible by Copper Cannon Camp, which is the New Hampshire State Elks Association's state project.

Located in Bethlehem, Copper Cannon offers tuition-free camping experiences to children who qualify for the free/reduced meal plan due to the family's income. Copper Cannon is also a repository for Bombas socks and shares these socks with Elk Lodges across the state to, in turn, share with their local communities.

"Home For Now" is a year-round shelter that provides safe sheltering and programming to homeless community members and families. They have 10 bedrooms with a total of 32 beds and 1 emergency overnight folding bed.

Each client/family is required to meet with their in-house case manager at least one hour per week. They help the clients get state benefits, SSI/SSDI, food, clothing, housing, etc. In addition, they also offer case management, help finding jobs, resume assistance and interview skills, support groups, etc. The shelter is able to support towns and cities in caring for their homeless residents.

Rochester Elks Lodge #1393 members contribute to the community through various programs, including Student Scholarships, Americanism, Veterans Activities, Youth Activities, Drug Awareness Program, and Community Service.
For more information about the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks go online to elks.org
or contact the Rochester Elks Lodge Secretary, Norm Gervais at (603) 332-9700 ext. 2 or email at
sec1393@metrocast.net.