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Punta Gorda Elks Raise Funds and Host Blood Drive
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- Written by Teresa Bird
The Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 Past Exalted Rulers Association held its 32nd annual spaghetti dinner under the stars in the big top at the lodge Feb. 14. A total of 160 dinners were served to members and friends, and Billy G donated his time providing karaoke. The proceeds of $1,043 were donated to the Harry-Anna Trust Fund.
On Feb. 23, Punta Gorda Lodge held its first of six blood drives of 2023 in the lodge parking lot with the Big Red Bus from OneBlood Inc. Ambrose Yelovich, PER, blood drive chair, has donated more than 26 gallons. A total of 39 pints was collected at this drive to support the life-saving needs of the community. Each donor received a $20 gift card, a long sleeve T-shirt, a Chick-fil-A sandwich and a wellness checkup.
Local Food Pantry Receives Financial Donation from Punta Gorda Elks
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- Written by Teresa Bird
On Dec. 19, Punta Gorda Lodge donated $2,500 to St. Vincent de Paul of Punta Gorda for the food pantry to assist feeding the hungry in the community.
Pictured are Tom McDonough, VP and chair of Outreach Programs; Bill Jameson, PER; Paul Kaiser, president of Punta Gorda St. Vincent de Paul; & Bob Hahn, PER.
Local Food Pantry Receives Financial Donation from Punta Gorda Elks
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- Written by Teresa Bird
On Dec. 19, Punta Gorda Lodge donated $2,500 to St. Vincent de Paul of Punta Gorda for the food pantry to assist feeding the hungry in the community.
Pictured are Tom McDonough, VP and chair of Outreach Programs; Bill Jameson, PER; Paul Kaiser, president of Punta Gorda St. Vincent de Paul; & Bob Hahn, PER.
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.