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
6/9/2026 Lake Norman, NC Lodge No: 392
uses its Spotlight Grant to provide weekly lunches for students on summer break. Lodge members shop and assemble nutritious lunches three days out of the week. The Lodge was able to add a third day onto the existing program when the Spotlight Grant was increased to $2,500 this year.
6/9/2026 New Hyde Park-North Shore , NY Lodge No: 2107
uses its Beacon Grant for a unique project. The Lodge neighbors the community of Elmont, home to the Belmont Stakes, a prestigious horse race. The Lodge partners with the New York State Race Track Chaplaincy to provide school supplies and a Christmas experience to the families of race track employees, who are generally new to the country and do not have many resources.
6/9/2026 Morganton, NC Lodge No: 1852
uses its Gratitude Grant to support veterans at the VA Medical Center, specifically those living in long-term care and dealing with mental health issues related to their service. Members provide celebrations and comradery with events starting with the Fourth of July and continuing through Valentine’s Day. Outside of grant-sponsored holiday events, Morganton Elks often attend social events at the VA to reinforce the bonds between the Lodge and vets.
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.