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            "answer": "Lodge #2356 actively supports veterans' programs, youth scholarships, and local charitable causes throughout Sussex County. Members volunteer time, raise funds, and participate in national Elks initiatives that benefit the broader community."
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            "answer": "Yes. Sparta Lodge #2356 is a chartered member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, one of the largest and longest-running fraternal organizations in the United States, with lodges in communities across the country."
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