Elks Lodge will match gifts to Eliada

ASHEVILLE - February 25, 2006.  The Asheville Elks Lodge No. 608, longtime friend of Eliada, has donated $5,000 to help renovate the kitchens of the residential children's home. Additionally, the Elks challenged the community to give generously to Eliada by pledging to match other donations up to $2,500. Funding will also benefit an educational initiative; in collaboration with local culinary educators, Eliada's new commercial-grade residential kitchens will be vocational classrooms that will prepare students for life in the working world. 

Individuals are encouraged to help Eliada meet their $2,500 goal- donations of any amount are sincerely appreciated. Call Michelle Robinson at 828-254-5356 x157 to learn more, or send donations Attn: Elks Challenge c/o Eliada Office of Development; 2 Compton Drive; Asheville, NC 28816.

Eliada is a 103 year old non-profit agency serving North Carolina's children and families. Founded in 1903 by Dr. Lucius Compton as a home for women and children, Eliada's full service continuum includes NAEYC accredited Child Development Services (Pre School, After School, Summer Camp, More at Four); Residential and Day Treatment for children and adolescents; In Home services; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; and Therapeutic Recreation services. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.

Contact: Michelle Robinson
              828.254.5356 x157
              mrobinson@eliada.org