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
9/10/2024 Sedona, AZ Lodge No: 2291
uses its Gratitude Grant in partnership with local veteran service organizations and the VA hospital to serve veterans experiencing homelessness. The Lodge hosts a breakfast for veterans before pairing them with members for a shopping trip to buy essential personal items. Hospitalized veterans provide a list of needed items, which Lodge members use to shop and later deliver to the hospital.
9/10/2024 Covington, GA Lodge No: 1806
uses its Beacon Grant for two projects. The first initiative includes organizing a back-to-school dance, a costume party, and a birthday party for over 700 children with special needs living in its county. The Lodge learned that children with special needs are often not included in these events at school and wanted to give them a chance to celebrate. The second project involves preparing and distributing approximately 30 meals one to two times a month for people experiencing homelessness at a shelter in Covington.
9/10/2024 Maynard-Clinton, MA Lodge No: 1568
uses its Beacon Grant to assist veterans experiencing housing insecurity. The Lodge offers a special prime rib dinner and specific essential items from their wish list, including clothing, toiletries and food supplies. This annual project involves collaboration with local organizations like the Girl Scouts to maximize impact and community involvement.
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.