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To stay inline with their motto, \u201cElks Share, Elks Care,\u201d Elks Lodge #1039 in Owego donated $6,000 in cash and a variety of food items to three local non-profits serving the community. During a presentation held at the Elks Lodge in Owego on Tuesday, Tim Sayers, lodge secretary and charities chairman, presented a check for $2,000 each to Tioga County Rural Ministry, Tompkins \/ Tioga Catholic Charities, and The Open Door Mission.<\/p>\n

According to Sayers, the committee did a combination food and cash donation drive, and then split things up between these organizations. He noted, however, that due to COVID, most sent in cash donations.<\/p>\n

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Tim Sayers, Elks Lodge secretary and charities chairman, announces this year\u2019s charitable donation. On the right, and holding the checks to be presented, are Anita Martin, charity committee member; Barbara Kotasek, Owego Elks Lodge Emporium manager; and Vern Singleton; past exalted ruler for the Owego Elks Lodge. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/p><\/div>\n

Either way, the donation helps, and especially during these difficult times.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s our bread and butter, so that helps,\u201d said Dustin Root, Outreach coordinator at The Tioga County Open Door Mission and Red Door.<\/p>\n

Patrick Aquilio, Tioga Outreach assistant for Catholic Charities of Tompkins \/ Tioga, agreed!<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is very helpful,\u201d said Aquilio of the $2,000 donation and the food.<\/p>\n

Aquilio noted that the requests for assistance during the holiday season have nearly doubled this year, with approximately 160 food baskets already prepared and delivered.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously the money is important; it helps us purchase items for the families in need,\u201d he added. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery bit we get helps, and this is a very generous donation\u201d said Sister Mary O\u2019Brien, executive director of Tioga County Rural Ministry.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about The Owego Elks Lodge, you can contact them by calling (607) 687-1039, or find them on Facebook @OwegoElks. The Lodge is located at 223 Front St. in Owego, and is open to public and charitable events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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