01/16/2026
On behalf of the Merrick County Badges and Angels Program, we extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of $2,000.00.
This meaningful contribution was made possible through the Spotlight Grant hosted by the Elks National Foundation. We are especially grateful to Jane Berggren, Exalted Ruler of the Grand Island Elks Lodge #604, for presenting this donation on behalf of the lodge. The Spotlight Grant highlights three critical issues facing American communities: early childhood literacy, veteran homelessness, and hunger and essential needs assistance.
Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Exalted Ruler Berggren and the members of Elks Lodge #604, Merrick County Badges and Angels was able to purchase food vouchers, clothing items, and toys for individuals and families in need. These resources helped ensure that families, children, and seniors in our community felt supported, cared for, and remembered.
We are truly grateful for your continued commitment to Merrick County and for the positive impact Elks Lodge #604 has within our community. Your generosity directly supports our mission, and because of it, we were proud to assist 89 families during this Christmas season.
On behalf of all our volunteers and program organizers, thank you for making a lasting difference.
~ Badges and Angels Crew