Elks donate to The ARK

  • Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:30 p.m.
    UPDATED: Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:31 p.m.
Elks Exalted Ruler Ed Orser presents check to ARK Development Director Cheryl Moniz, ENF Chairperson Robin Bray, Executive Director Peg Layhmeyer, and Program Director Nancy Tissot.
ProvidedElks Exalted Ruler Ed Orser presents check to ARK Development Director Cheryl Moniz, ENF Chairperson Robin Bray, Executive Director Peg Layhmeyer, and Program Director Nancy Tissot.

The Summerville Elks Lodge donated $1,000 to The ARK of Summerville on Feb. 27, This donation was made possible through the Elk’s National Foundation. This foundation supports giving back to the community through financial support and through volunteerism. Elks say, “Elks care, Elks share.”
“The ARK’s mission is to provide hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia through support services such as respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultation, and resource referrals and community development. The ARK offers group social respite in a safe, therapeutic, and loving environment of acceptance. Family members receive a temporary break from the responsibilities of full-time caregiving, while the care receiver participates in social activities,” said Peg Lahmayer, founder and executive director of The ARK.