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
7/25/2024 Midwest City, OK Lodge No: 1890
uses its Gratitude Grant to address food insecurity by providing students meals during school breaks. Lodge members work with local service agencies to identify families and leverage local business partnerships to provide staple items and perishable foods. The Lodge also holds food drives to supplement the food purchased with grant funds.
7/25/2024 St. George Dixie, UT Lodge No: 1743
uses its Impact Grant to support an alternative high school for youth in need. Last quarter, the Lodge facilitated a career panel featuring two Elk members and assisted with the school's end-of-year breakfast. A touching success story involved a young mother who graduated and earned a scholarship despite personal tragedies and numerous challenges, showcasing the impact of the support provided by the Lodge.
7/25/2024 Red Bank, NJ Lodge No: 233
uses its Spotlight Grant for a Warm Welcome to the Library project. The Lodge hosts an event at the local library during National Library Card Month to increase community awareness of the library's services. During the event Lodge members distribute jackets and school supplies to the children. The Lodge collaborates with local organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, and the police and fire department to organize interactive activities.
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.