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On May 29, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 hosted another successful blood drive in collaboration with One Blood. Generous lodge members donated a total of 30 pints of blood. Since one pint can save three lives, this drive will positively impact 90 lives in the community. Each participant received a tote bag and a $20 gift card from One Blood and an Elks T-shirt and a $10 gift card from the lodge. This was the lodge’s fourth blood drive of the year.

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On March 27, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606, in partnership with One Blood, hosted a community blood drive, where volunteers donated a total of 29 units of blood. Lodge members received a $10 gift card and a T-shirt, and One Blood gifted each of the 29 donors a $20 gift card and a long-sleeve T-shirt. All donors were encouraged to contribute to the Elks National Foundation, which supports the organization's charitable initiatives.

Pictured are Ambrose Yelovich, PER; Stephanie Stobbe, event chair; Jailyn Peret, phlebotomist; and William Wood, donor.

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On March 14, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 donated $2,500 from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to Jesus Loves You Ministry. This donation will support the mobile outreach program, which serves those who are homeless, by restocking essential supplies in the community food pantry. 

Pictured are Tom Shoecraft, Exalted Ruler; Pete Vaphiades, PDD, Secretary; Bill Jameson, PER; Ashley Brantley, facility director; and Ambrose Yelovich, PER, Chaplain.

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On March 14, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 presented a $1,000 donation to the Douglas Jacobson Veterans Nursing Home residents fund using funds from the Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant. This contribution will fund activities that bring joy and connection to the residents, such as outings and bingo prizes. It also provides items such as razors, socks and personal items not covered by the nursing home.

Pictured are Pete Vaphiades, PDD, Secretary; Tom Shoecraft, Exalted Ruler; Ambrose Yelovich, PER, Chaplain; Bill Jameson, PER; Steve Bassett, member; and Oscar Williams, facility director.

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On March 14, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2006 donated $2,500 from its Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The donation will play a critical role in supporting their mission of helping those facing hardship by offering food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance to individuals and families in need.

Pictured are Tony Rivera, member; Tom Shoecraft, Exalted Ruler; Jerry Pressler, member; Ambrose Yelovich, PER; and Charlotte Boland, chaplain.