Each week, the ENF recognizes CIPerstars who have gone above and beyond in their service to the Elks National Foundation. These CIPerstars are recognized for their outstanding contributions to the ENF and the Elks community.
Senior Programs Associate
Programs Associate
Programs Coordinator
8/27/2024 North Attleboro, MA Lodge No: 1011
uses its Gratitude Grant to support Grit and Grace Sober Living, which serves women recovering from substance abuse. The Lodge provides items from a wish list while providing gift cards for the women to purchase any additional personal items. The Lodge also purchases a group membership to the YMCA for the women and their children.
8/27/2024 Hackettstown, NJ Lodge No: 2331
uses its Impact Grant to support the local Hispanic community with its project, Conexiones Hispanas. The Lodge partners with several organizations, including Casa Hispana, a county program for survivors of domestic violence. In the last quarter, the Lodge and Casa Hispana co-hosted a bilingual fire safety event with the local fire department and a Mother's Day celebration. Additionally, the Lodge provided diapers, wipes, and baby food to the families.
8/27/2024 Burien, WA Lodge No: 2143
uses its Beacon Grant to work with Refugee Women's Alliance to support refugees experiencing homelessness in the Puget Sound area. The Lodge purchases and distributes clothing, hygiene products, food, diapers and school supplies
The Elks National Foundation allocated nearly $16 million this year to fund the Community Investments Program. Lodges meet local needs through grants that offer Elks opportunities to serve their community in ways that will raise the Lodge's profile, energize the membership, encourage former members to return to the fold, and gain the notice of people who want to be part of an organization that's doing great things. To learn more about the Community Investments Program, please visit elks.org/CIP. If you would like to speak to someone in the CIP office, we can be reached at 773-755-4730.