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Sussex Elks offer autism awareness and help for Camp Moore

| 18 Apr 2016 | 02:31
    In all, some 34 vendors and organizations offered their wares and services.
    In all, some 34 vendors and organizations offered their wares and services.
    Welcoming visitors at the door and sharing information about "Elks Care Special Children" were Northwest District Chairman Wayne McDonnell, and Sussex Elks organizers Carrie Meister and Patty Green.
    Welcoming visitors at the door and sharing information about "Elks Care Special Children" were Northwest District Chairman Wayne McDonnell, and Sussex Elks organizers Carrie Meister and Patty Green.
    Girls helping the efforts of Change.org were at the Autism Awareness fundraiser to give away "Hello, My Name Is" stickers. The idea behind the effort was to make people aware that þÄúWords can hurtþÄù and to treat all people as being valuable. More information can be found at facebook.com/idefineme.
    Girls helping the efforts of Change.org were at the Autism Awareness fundraiser to give away "Hello, My Name Is" stickers. The idea behind the effort was to make people aware that þÄúWords can hurtþÄù and to treat all people as being valuable. More information can be found at facebook.com/idefineme.
    SCARC Director of Community Service Kate SteFanko offered literature about several programs including their Teen Scene Saturday recreation program for special needs teenagers.
    SCARC Director of Community Service Kate SteFanko offered literature about several programs including their Teen Scene Saturday recreation program for special needs teenagers.
    Representing Catholic Charities Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) were David Stumpe and Kris Bulas. The organizations theme is Providing help, creating hope.
    Representing Catholic Charities Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) were David Stumpe and Kris Bulas. The organizations theme is Providing help, creating hope.

WANTAGE — Sussex Elks Lodge No. 2288 offered something for everyone with the proceeds helping to support their mission to serve children with special needs on Saturday.
In particular, the proceeds are to benefit the New Jersey Elks Camp Moore and to help fund a new spray park for the children who attend camp there. Sussex Elks will themselves be funding and sending five children to the camp this summer.
In all, some 34 vendors and organizations offered their wares and services. Elks Organizer Carol “Carrie” Palmer Meister is the Chair of the Special Children’s Committee and she was pleased with the attendance saying, “I’m happy with the turnout, I’m ecstatically happy.”
More information about the program is available by contacting Meister at Carolm713@yahoo.com or by calling 973-875-3990.
— Photos by Chris Wyman