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
12/17/2024 Cushing-Drumright, OK Lodge No: 2712
uses its Gratitude Grant to support veterans in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities by providing them with essential items like hygiene kits, puzzles, throw blankets and books. This initiative directly responds to the isolation and care challenges many veterans face in their later years. Lodge members contribute additional non-clothing items and assist with packaging, wrapping, and delivering the gifts to the veterans.
12/17/2024 Rochester, PA Lodge No: 283
uses its Spotlight Grant to provide grocery gift cards and care packages of essential items to cancer patients, alleviating the financial burden of choosing between treatment and necessities. The Lodge collaborates with local patient support non-profits to select items with the most positive impact. Lodge members work directly with medical staff to deliver these care packages.
12/17/2024 Englewood, CO Lodge No: 2122
uses its Beacon Grant to partner with Arapahoe Community College's auto mechanic training courses for high school students. The Lodge provides a mechanic hand toolset for those living under the poverty line who have earned accredited certificates through the program and intend to enter the workforce. Lodge members actively monitor student progress, purchase tools, and engage with students through vehicle maintenance workshops.
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.