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People Helping People

Charity news from around the F.O.E.

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Alexandria, Virginia - May 2019

For the last 25 years, Alva Aerie #871 has participated in a walk dedicated to the memory of Past Worthy President Bubba Merker who suffered a major heart attack and passed away at a young age. Over these last 25 years, #871 has donated a total of $200,000 to the Max Baer Heart fund. 

- Lawrence Manchio, life member of Alva Aerie #871 turned 101 on April 24, 2019. He has been a member of the Aerie for 76 years, and attributes his longevity and exceptional health to the Mediterranean diet, remaining physically active, and drinking a glass of red wine daily. One his 100th birthday, the Grand Aerie awarded Manchio a plaque to recognize his milestone.

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Staunton, Virginia - May 2018

During Valley Children's Advocacy Center’s fourth annual gala, Virginia State President Jerome Lane donated a check for $10,000 to the cause. Elliott’s Knob Auxiliary #680 also donated $1,000 and Shenandoah Valley Eagles #4150 donated an additional $1,000 during the gala. Valley CAC is a non-profit that is designed to reduce the trauma and advance the recovery of abused and neglected children.

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Strasburg, Virginia - March 2018

-Massanutten Aerie 4186 donates $830, which is enough to send two local boy scouts to camp next summer.

-Massanutten Aerie donates $220 to help send children from our local high school to the national FFA conference.

-Massanutten Aerie donates $220 to help send children from our local high school on a trip to Philadelphia with the music department.