Cover Me: Trust, Trauma, and Life in the Wide Open

Because of trauma due to military sexual assault, Army veteran Angela had trouble feeling safe anywhere. When she lost her housing, the problem only got worse. View the final video in our seven-part series of profiles on formerly homeless veterans.

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Veterans Day BBQ at MV Elks

On November 10, 2018, the Mission Viejo Elks Veterans Committee hosted a Veteran’s Day BBQ and 99 meals were prepared and served by 16 Elks and supporters.  The menu included Bratwurst, big burgers, potato salad, green been almondine, cole slaw, chips, pecan pie, and pumpkin pie.  Sven Akesson, Tom Marquez, Lucky Walch, Lloyd Bryan, Paul […]

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Gold Star Families Honored

Gold Star Families Honors and Remembered The Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks #2444 honor our fallen heroes with their second Gold Star Families Luncheon and Ceremony. Twelve family members received Elks Grand Lodge Medal of Honor as then were escorted by Veterans of the Elks Lodge. Member Sgt Maj AJ Pompos was the Keynote Speaker […]

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