Bemidji Elks Lodge donates $500 to McKinney-Vento program

Bemidji Elk's Lodge #1052, Families & Youth in Housing Transition 2-27-2023.jpg — Pictured from left: Elks Lodge Secretary Kala Henkensiefken, Lodge Officer Don Papreck, Program Director Lindsey Olding and Past Exalted Ruler Bill Batchelder.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 02, 2023 at 11:34 AM

The Bemidji Elks Lodge recently donated $500 to the Bemidji School District's McKinney-Vento program, which supports families and youth in housing transition.

"Last year 132 children in ISD 31 needed help," a release said. "The Elks donation will go a long way in helping with afterschool activities, clothing and toiletries."

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