Spare change has added up at Aase Haugen Homes

(Left to right): First Lutheran Church Food Pantry volunteer Carolyn Flaskerud receives a donation from Aase Haugen Home resident Ron Rustad.

Spare change is making a big difference at Aase Haugen Homes.

Aase Haugen's "Lost Penny Day" promotion has collected $92 for local charities.  Proceeds collected have been split between the four neighborhoods at the nursing home, with each neighborhood getting to decide which community group or project should receive the money.

One group has donated money to the Food Pantry at First Lutheran, while another group has donated money to the local American Red Cross chapter.  Two other groups have yet to decide.