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The Elks Charity Legacy From New York Beginnings
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks began in 1868 when fifteen New York actors formed a fraternity to aid each other and the needy. Emphasizing charity in silence, they bonded over patriotic ideals and broad fellowship, seeking mutual understanding and community service without public disclosure of private misfortunes.
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