Since the early days of Elkdom, the Veterans Service Commission has patriotically served those Elks who have fought for our great nation.
The Elks Veterans Service Program is where Elks and their families give generously of their time, energy and resources so that the lives of our ill and aging veterans will be enhanced. Hundreds of thousands of hours and like numbers of dollars are devoted to programs that are designed to keep us true to our pledge: "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.Katy Elks Lodge #2628 through our Americanism Committee visits The Oaks at Brookshire nursing home to pay special tribute to the resident veterans providing birthday cakes and special occasion meals. Katy Elks in concert with other Elks Lodges in the district also participate annually in the Houston Stand Down.This event provides a multitude of services to homeless veterans and the Elks provide a free barbeque lunch on each day of the event.The Katy Elks Lodge will also be working with the "Adopt a Hero" program this year by donating the use of our facility for providing a meal to veterans in need.
