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Punta Gorda Elks Make Donation to Help those Experiencing Homelessness
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- Written by Teresa Bird
On Dec. 19, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 donated $2,500 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the Jesus Loves You Ministry, a mobile outreach program for those experiencing homelessness. The program delivers meals, clothing and portable showers to the homeless community.
Pictured are Ambrose Yelovich, PER; Ashley Brantley, Ministries social services director; Tom Shoecraft, Exalted Ruler; and Bob Hahn, PER, Elks National Foundation Fundraising Chair.
Punta Gorda Elks Lodge Makes Donation to Punta Gorda Fire Department for Children's Fire Safety and Injury Prevention Program
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- Written by Teresa Bird
On Nov. 17, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 donated $600 to the Punta Gorda Fire Department for its fire safety and injury prevention program. This will fund education materials from the National Fire Safety Council Inc. for 200 children to teach them fire safety and burn prevention. By making children aware, we can prevent tragic fire losses and deaths. Pictured are Lieutenant Alexander Davenport and Charles Moorse, Lecturing Knight.
Children's Network of Southwest Florida Receive Gifts from SSW District Elks and Walgreens
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- Written by David Lake, PSP
First-time lodges Fort Myers #1288, North Fort Myers #2742 and Cape Coral #2596 collected and delivered 1,147 toys to Children’s Network of Southwest Florida Dec. 19.
Pictured are Wesley Shaw, 645 district manager and St. Petersburg #1224 member; Dan Masi, FSEA Development Director; David Lake, PSP, Fort Myers #1288; Vince Primavera, North Fort Myers Exalted Ruler; Donna Primavera, North Fort Myers #2742; Larry Whoy, North Fort Myers #2742; Richard Phillips, North Fort Myers #2742; Roger Spencer, Fort Myers Exalted Ruler; Erma Spencer, Fort Myers #1288; Bob Weinberg, Fort Myers #1288; and Kathy Lake, Fort Myers #1288.
Naples Elks and Walgreens Give Gifts to Hurricane Ian Victims
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- Written by Naples Elks
Naples Lodge #2010 collected toys and gifts from their local Walgreens stores for children whose homes were hit hard by Hurricane Ian. They also donated to churches and schools in need. The value of gifts was approximately $5,000.
Pictured Dec. 15 are Jenny Stamper, a store manager, and Ron Heldebrandt, PDD.
Naples Elks Help with Toy Drive for Elementary School Students
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- Written by Naples Elks
On Dec. 3, Naples Elks Lodge #2010 participated in a Christmas toy drive for Avalon Elementary School students. All donations were from lodge members and Treviso Bay residents. Approximately $8,000 worth of outdoor sports equipment was donated.
Pictured are the many items collected.