American Legion Post 137 in Ellendale says it gave over $67,000 to organizations as part of it’s giving campaign in the past year.
The Legion says money went to a wide range of groups, including youth programs, public safety, food assistance, veterans projects, school activities and community improvements.
The largest listed donations included $4,750 to the Ellendale Seconds Program$4,500 each to Ellendale Shooting Sports and the Ellendale Fire Protection District. They also gave $3,000 to several groups, including the Ellendale Food Pantry, Kedish House, Dickey County 4-H, the Thunder Wrestling Club and the Wall of Honor.
Manager Jeff Diemert told the Dickey County Leader the donations they received come from community support of the Legion and fundraisers.
The full list includes more than two dozen local organizations and can be found in this week’s Dickey County Leader newspaper.
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