1063 backpacks were donated this year in a joint effort by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge 794, and the Santa Ana Emblem Club #530, both in Santa Ana. Individuals as well as groups within the Elks’ Lodge made donations of backpacks and donated sums to make this possible. The Elks National Foundation also granted funds to be used for this effort. 217 of these backpacks were packed with school supplies.
619 of the backpacks were donated to the Salvation Army in Tustin, 140 stuffed backpacks went to the Big Brothers Big Sister Organization in Santa Ana, and 77 stuffed and 150 unstuffed backpacks went to the Miracles for Children Organization in Tustin.
Submitted by
Isabelle Kaminsky
Santa Ana Elks Publicity
