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Workingmen's Club Donates $1,500 to Because He Lives Ministries

Proceeds from February food drive to aid charity.

The Italian Workingmens' Club announced the results of its' fourth annual Food Drive which was held on Feb. 16.

Club President Mark Zagaglia presented a check for $1,500 to Pat Dempster of Because He Lives Ministries in a brief ceremony held at the Club.

The Club's Good and Welfare Committee voted to award the entire proceeds of this year's effort to Because He Lives in recognition of the challenges faced by this most worthy charitable organization.

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As one of the Club's focused initiatives, the Annual Food Drive has raised thousands of dollars for local food banks and Because He Lives. Funds were raised by an ongoing 50/50 raffle, sponsored by the Good and Welfare Committtee of the Club.

The Club wishes to thank all those who donated, and those at Because He Lives who make such a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community.

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