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Written by Jack Upton

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On Jan. 30, Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763 held a charity event for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which honors firefighter Stephen Siller who gave his life to save others Sept. 11, 2001. The foundation also honors Gold Star families, first responders who have sacrificed their lives, and injured first responders and military members incurring physical disabilities, needing “smart homes.” This foundation delivers 95% of all dollars to the beneficiaries. The event raised approximately $1,200.

Pictured in the kitchen are Darrel Martin and Scott Phillips, Leading Knight.

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Written by Deep Creek Ladies of the Elks

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The Deep Creek Ladies of the Elks supported Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County by donating Christmas presents for 225 children. Most of the members took at least two or three nametags of children and shopped for them. The gifts were picked up Dec. 16 at the lodge and will be distributed by the organizations. 

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Written by Ambrose Yelovich, PER

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In 2021, Punta Gorda Lodge partnered with OneBlood and held six blood drives coordinated by Ambrose Yelovich, PER, lodge chaplain, who happens to be a 25 gallon, 2 pint super donor. The drives garnered 134 units of blood, which can save 402 lives. There were 226 volunteer hours donated at a value of $5,455.64 and 3,080 volunteer miles traveled at a value of $1,694. In honor of this milestone, OneBlood presented a certificate of appreciation for all the lodge donors, accepted by Yelovich.

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On Nov. 2, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 donated $1,000 from its Elks National Foundation Spotlight Grant to the Jesus Loves You Ministry mobile outreach program for those experiencing homelessness. The program delivers meals, clothing and portable showers into the homeless community. Pictured are Walter LaCombe, Exalted Ruler; Ashley Brantley, Jesus Loves You Ministry social services director; and Ambrose Yelovich, lodge chaplain.

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On August 3rd, members of Deep Creek Elks Lodge #2763 took eight children from the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition shopping. Each child received school clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies. This was accomplished with $1,600 from the lodge’s Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant. Assisting with the shopping were Peggie Sue Dygert, Loyal Knight; Cheri Usowicz, Tiler; Kay Neilley, PDD, treasurer; Carol Aitchison, Lecturing Knight; Officer Lou Henycz, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and lodge member; Bill Flecken, PER, lodge trustee, and his wife, Kathleen; Linda Bass, wife of Truman Bass; and Truman Bass, PDD, Exalted Ruler.