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
9/16/2025 Saratoga-Wilton, NY Lodge No: 161
uses its Spotlight Grant to host a Stand Down at the Lodge. At the event, veterans experiencing homelessness can receive essential winter and hygiene items, as well as a haircut. They can also consult with physicians and dentists, and meet with local agencies about housing, therapy dogs and other services.
9/16/2025 Calera, AL Lodge No: 2703
uses its Gratitude Grant to support veterans and seniors. Once a month for the last five years, Lodge members go to the local veterans home and the senior center to prepare and serve a healthy meal while socializing with the residents. While there, the members also provide personal hygiene items. Many residents are on fixed incomes, and the items that the Lodge provides are not covered by their food assistance programs.
9/9/2025 Dunedin-Clearwater, FL Lodge No: 1525
uses its Gratitude Grant to support a Title One school in Dunedin throughout the school year. First, the Lodge helps students plant and tend a garden. Food from the garden is provided to families in need in the community. The Lodge also makes monthly trips to the school to stock its food pantry and clothing closets, ensuring that students are fed, clothed, and able to focus on learning.
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.