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
7/29/2025 Gig Harbor, WA Lodge No: 2560
uses its Gratitude Grant to contribute to a large back to school event organized by a local non-profit that serves children facing food insecurities. At the event, community partners include the local library, a literacy education group, healthcare centers, and a group that specifically works with families for whom Spanish is the primary language. With an increase in the local Spanish-speaking population, the Lodge makes a specific outreach effort to welcome them to the community.
7/29/2025 Winter Garden, FL Lodge No: 2165
uses its Beacon Grant for two projects. First, the Lodge supports people experiencing homelessness by partnering with a local ministry to provide essential clothing items and paper products for the ministry's food and drink services. Next, the Lodge throws birthday parties for children who are either experiencing homelessness or do not have stable housing. The Lodge partners with an after-school program to ensure that each child gets a full party complete with food, cupcakes, gifts and games.
7/29/2025 Eugene, OR Lodge No: 357
uses its Spotlight Grant to host a Stand Down in partnership with Springfield, Ore., Lodge No. 2145 and Cottage Grove, Ore., Lodge No. 1904. The Stand Down, known as the Lane County Stand Down, is the largest in Oregon, with over 400 veterans attending. At the event, veterans receive medical attention, haircuts and essential items. Attendees also participate in a job fair and enjoy meals prepared and served by the Eugene Lodge.
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.