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Elks donate funds to 2 local non-profits

Elks gaining ground on new space in Wadena.

Meals on Wheels.jpg — Exalted Ruler, Deb Marquette, right, and Elks members are shown presenting the check to Meals on Wheels coordinator Michelle Kern, along with volunteers Leisa and Anna of Meals on Wheels.

By Pioneer Journal

March 01, 2022 at 2:39 PM

WADENA — Wadena Elks Lodge #2386 received a Beacon Grant from The Elks National Foundation and donated $2,750 to the local Meals on Wheels program and another $2,750 to Someplace Safe.
While they continue to serve and share, the group is also in the process of remodeling their new lodge at 210 Jefferson St S., Wadena, and hope to open in the next couple months.

If you would like to volunteer to help out the local Meals on Wheels program, call Michelle 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 218-631-4053. To learn more about the services of Someplace Safe, contact Allison at 218-631-3311.

Someplace Safe.jpg — Exalted Ruler Deb Marquette and Elks members are shown presenting a check to Alison Francis of Someplace Safe.