A local group is helping students continue education through generous donations presented at a ceremony this weekend.
Butler Elks is hosting an Awards Day on Sunday at Elks Lodge #170. This year the Elks will be awarding 23 local Butler County high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship each for a total of $23,000 which is the highest amount of scholarship awards they’ve ever given.
In addition to the scholarships, the Elks is partnering with Butler County Veterans in Need program and will be providing needy veterans with home goods such as utensils, dishes, pots/pans, blankets, sheets & things they need for their homes. BC Vets In Need will provide needy vets with furniture.
The Elks will also be awarding Butler Health System with a Certificate of Honor for “Properly Flying the American Flag”.
The Western PA Chapter of Folds of Honor and several Elks dignitaries will be in attendance and there will be a high school Color Guard performance as well.