Merritt Island FOE#4257 filled backpacks and raised $5500 for the Children’s Hunger Project.  An Organization that provides backpacks of food, for over the weekend, for over 4400 area children weekly.  Picture #1 includes Back Row: Aux. Trustee, Patty Valentine, Aux. Trustee, Laurie Moore, Aux. Auditor, Kim Mauke, Aerie Trustee, John Jones, Aerie Trustee, Jason Klusek, and Aerie Secretary, Mike Graham.  Front Row: Aux. President Kathy Graham, Karen Braddock, Aux. Secretary, Angie Klusek, Cindi Mara, and Aux. Chaplin Coleen Mensar.  Picture #2 Mayor Mike Blake, Chef Kamal Philibert, Aerie President John Genovesi, CHP Exe. Director, Cheryl Cominsky, Founder, Bob Barns, and Aux. President Kathy Graham.

When Hurricane Ian came to town on September 28, 2022, Eagle Village suffered extensive damage. Most of the retired Eagle residents were without power for a full week. First to respond with aid was Bradenton Aerie #3171 and the Eagle Riders of #3171. The Riders donated $500 and the Aerie matched their donation, giving $500 plus donating food and supplies. Eagle Village Council members Tom Hejra and Sally Whipple presented certificates of appreciation from the Village residents to Aerie President Ed Rayburn and Eagle Riders President Rick Killion.

Hudson Eagles #3997 recently presented a check for $7,600 to Lindsey Oliver of the National Pediatric Center. Pictured, l to r, member Caren Klenert, Worthy President Anthony Prezioso, Madam President Lynnell Delury, Trustee Pam Baione and Oliver.