Athens #973 Donates Thousands in August

Athens Rotary Foundation $700

Athens Elks #973 donated $700 to the 29th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament in Athens. This supports the Athens Rotary Foundation which supports projects within the community, including an Accessible Playground at the City’s south side park, the Alexande Inclusive playground, the Habitat for Humanity Playhouse, and the Strouds Run Accessible beach path.

Athens High School Volleyball $500 (see pic)

Athens Elks #973 donated $500 to be a Bulldog Sponsor for the Athens Volleyball team for the upcoming school year. The donation will help with the cost of essential equipment and software for films. The Girls Athens Volleyball team is a high school volleyball team located at Athens High School.

Albany Ohio car show trophies $50

Athens Elks #973 donated $50 to the Albany, Ohio Alexander Hall of Fame Car Show for trophies for the annual event held September 28th.

Albany, Ohio community BBQ gathering $100

Athens Elks #973 donated $100 to the Living Water Worship Center for the Albany Community Hog Roast. This event was intended to bring community together for a time of fellowship and fun.

Athens County Fair Pig purchase $2,500 (see pic)

The Athens Elks Lodge #973 purchased a pig from a local youth, Jasmine McWilliams 4-H member for $2,500 from the Athens County Fair Livestock Sale. The proceeds go directly to the youth that raised the pig and support them in their learning endeavors of raising an animal.

SEOYM Backpack project $1,000 (see pic)

The Athens Elks Lodge #973 donated $1,000 for backpacks and school supplies for the Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring Program, located in Athens. Many Elks members (see photo of Athens Elk members) came out to help with packing the backpacks for the program. The program offers one-to-one mentoring by pairing the at-risk youth between the ages of 6-18 with volunteers. They offer support such as the new backpack for the school year to help the youth as well.