By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica Elks, working in conjunction with the Jack Showers Foundation, donated $1,000 to the American Legion program to send necessities and goodies to overseas military personnel.
There was another $700 collected from the Elks on hand. The check was presented to Grace and Bob Jacobs — both past commanders of Post 123. Bob Jacobs also is a trustee in the Elks.
The program started in Bosnia and has since spread to all branches of the services. Legionaires and Elks meet at the lodge and package the boxes. In the last few years, more than 5,000 boxes have been sent. The Red Cross determines the areas of need and handles the distribution.
For contributions, send checks to Santa Monica Elks, attention R.A. Pickett at 1040 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif. 90405, or make a check out to The American Legion Post 123 and mail it Bob Jacobs 833, 20th St., #104, Santa Monica, Calif., 90403. Denote “Overseas Servicemen” on the check. For more information, call Curt Curtiss (310) 645-8989.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 1, 2004. Read the original PDF.