Elks Lodge distributes $19,000 in grants to community programs

Wrangell Elks Lodge No. 1595 received $19,000 in state and national Elks funds which the lodge has distributed to four separate community programs.

The grant funds were distributed to the school wrestling program, Senior Center, Parks and Recreation’s youth swim program, and for grocery gift cards for veterans and their families.

The checks — and burgers — were presented at the Elks Club weekly burger night Thursday, Feb. 13.

“The Wrangell Elks Lodge is proud to support these programs and more in our community,” said Dawn Angerman, a lodge trustee and grants coordinator.

The Wrangell lodge has...