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
10/22/2025 Farmington, MI Lodge No: 1986
Farmington, Mich., Lodge No. 1986 uses its Gratitude Grant for a Warm Welcome to the Library project. Building on the success of the prior year’s Spotlight Grant, the Lodge expanded the project to serve an entire elementary school. The Lodge provides warm winter clothing for students and new books for the school’s library. The Lodge also provides much-needed school supplies for each classroom. Lodge members attend PTA meetings to hear from parents and teachers about the needs of the school community to maximize the project’s impact.
10/8/2025 Covington, GA Lodge No: 1806
Covington, Ga., Lodge No. 1806 uses its Gratitude Grant for a Community Baby Shower. The Lodge partners with a local pregnancy center to support families by providing diapers and baby formula, filling the gap before WIC benefits kick in. The Lodge was made aware that most of the moms do not have a car seat to bring the baby home from the hospital. In response, the Lodge provides car seats at the event, and members of the Fire Department run a car seat workshop.
10/8/2025 Danville, VA Lodge No: 227
Danville, Va., Lodge No. 227 uses its Beacon Grant for the “Elks Helping Hands Hub”, a hygiene, school supply, and food closet at a local elementary school. Lodge members work closely with staff at the school to address and adapt to the needs of students throughout the school year. Lodge members also attend school events and meet with families to discuss the project. This close involvement sets the project up for long-term success for the school and for the 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.