In a display of community spirit, members of the Boston Police Department's District E-5 joined seniors at the Boston Lodge of Elks for a Thanksgiving luncheon. The collaboration, highlighted by the Boston Police Department announcement, was aimed at fostering connections and celebrating the holiday in the company.
Officers, along with local elders, shared a meal and engaged in conversation during the event managed by Ethos. In what was a moment to slowly and thoughtfully build bridges, the luncheon represented more than the seasonal turkey and trimmings.
The gathering seemed to be as much about the food as it was about gratitude and the joy of togetherness. "The season is about: gratitude, togetherness, and lifting each other up…and this event had it all," was how the luncheon was described in the BPD's statement.
A sentiment of thankfulness permeated the function, an essential ingredient in any Thanksgiving celebration. This partnership between BPD and the Boston Lodge of Elks reflects an ongoing effort to closely knit the police into the fabric of the community. The Boston Police Department extended a "huge thank you to Ethos and the Boston Lodge of Elks for their hospitality and to everyone who joined us in making this day one to remember."
