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
3/3/2026 Beacon, NY Lodge No: 1493
used its Spotlight Grant to provide warm winter clothing to veterans and families in need. The Lodge partners with the local Head Start program, which has a great read of the community’s needs, to identify ways to serve children and their families. The VA also has a strong understanding of local veterans' needs and has proven to be a valuable partner.
3/3/2026 Asheville, NC Lodge No: 608
used its Spotlight Grant for an Adopt-A-Haven project. The Lodge assisted in renovating a former motel, which was transformed to house veterans who had been made homeless by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Lodge members volunteered their considerable skills in plumbing, electrical, and construction work to turn a former suite into a library and computer lab that serves over 150 veterans.
2/25/2026 Wrangell, AK Lodge No: 1595
uses its Gratitude Grant to support KSTK Public Radio. Many people in the Wrangell community lack access to television or internet services, making KTSK crucial. KSTK is the first primary contact for Emergency Alert Messages. KSTK is networked with the Alaska Rural Communications Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service, and the nationwide Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to alert the community during civic or natural emergencies, including severe weather.
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.