This January 16, people from across the country will come together for Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service to honor Dr. King’s legacy through community service. Joining together in service is something Lodges across the country use CIP grants for each year. These grants offer Lodges the opportunity to energize the membership and raise the Lodge’s profile. But even more than that—they offer the opportunity for Elks to encourage and empower others to serve.
What are you doing for others? What is your Lodge doing to engage the community? Take this Martin Luther King Day to reflect on these questions, and let his legacy of service inspire your Lodge to bring together youth, other citizens and community organizations in giving back. Here’s how some Lodges use CIP grants to do just that.
Get out and serve your community, not just during major holidays, but all year-round! Consider using a Beacon or a Gratitude Grant to get your Lodge going. Both deadlines are coming up fast, so don’t delay. Learn more at elks.org/cip.