Arlington-Fairfax, VA Lodge No. 2188 was instituted in 1961, and currently has 538 members.For the year 2025, the lodge was awarded FREEDOM and FOCUS Grants from the Elks National Foundation to assist in the development of programs serving local youth, veterans, and others in need.The lodge is the proud sponsor of Hlena Hailemariam, a winner of the MVS Scholarship 2024.The lodge meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, except July & Aug 4th Tuesday & Dec 2nd Tuesday only, at 8421 Arlington Blvd, Faifax, VA.The Exalted Ruler of the Lodge is Christine Caldwell, and the Secretary is Janita Sullivan.