1/3 From left, Wanda Huntley and Renard Cuthbertson from Communities in Schools of Rowan County receive the $2,000 grant from Salisbury Elks Lodge #699 Exalted Ruler Archie Blythe.

By Liz Tennent

For the Salisbury Post

“Elks Care, Elks Share” is the motto of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) across the United States. Locally, Salisbury Lodge #699 continues to put these words into action to help local agencies serve veterans, youth and those in need.

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Members recently visited three local agencies to award a total of $6,500 in grant funds including $3,000 to Family Crisis Council, $2,000 to Communities in Schools and $1,500 to Rowan Helping Ministries.

Grant Coordinator Rich Penk and Exalted Ru

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