Oglesby Elks gives to Horizon House

Grant comes from Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant

Lee Thompson, lodge exalted ruler, and Ken Ficek, PER and grant coordinator, are shown presenting the check to Joey Fisher, assistant to development for Horizon House. The Elks of the Illinois Valley, Oglesby Lodge 2360, helped the local Horizon House defray increased nursing costs because of the COVID-19 pandemic using an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant of $3,500. (Photo provided)

November 29, 2021 at 5:30 am CST

The Elks of the Illinois Valley, Oglesby Lodge 2360, helped the local Horizon House defray increased nursing costs because of the COVID-19 pandemic using an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant of $3,500.

Horizon House operates homes for their clients with disabilities to live independently and now must test more often driving up the cost of operations.