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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks welcomes you to the resource center for the Elks National Drug Awareness Program - the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. We are very proud of our dedicated army of volunteers who freely give their time and talents to this most noble cause. The Elks are committed to eliminating the use and abuse of illegal drugs by all members of society and believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment.
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Latest News 
2011-12 Poster and Essay Contest Winners
Date Posted: 9/11/2012
Congratulations to Alaina Mandato, sponsored by Waterbury, Conn., Lodge No. 265, and Alexis Oetterer, sponsored by Washington, Mo., Lodge No. 1559—winners of the Elks Drug Awareness Program 2011-12 Poster and Essay contests.
Read the full story...Spreading the Drug-Free Message
Date Posted: 8/3/2012
Watch Elks Drug Awareness Program representative Milton Creagh address the delegates during the 2012 Elks National Convention in Austin, Texas.
Read the full story...Missouri Elks Association brings Bigg Milt Back to Motivate Students
Date Posted: 3/15/2012
The Missouri Elks Association brought back by popular demand, renowned motivational speaker Milton Creagh to motivate students to make the right decisions.
Read the full story...Bedford Elks Lodge 2844 Sponsors "Drug Awareness Program"
Date Posted: 10/7/2011
Bedford Elks Lodge 2844 Sponsors "Drug Awareness Program" with guest star, Elroy the Elk! They handed out 550 Educational packets handed out that say, "No" to abusive substances along with ribbons that said "Drugs are not cool!"
Read the full story...Fresno Lodge’s Red Ribbon Week Event Makes Local News
Date Posted: 10/6/2011
Fresno, Calif., Lodge No. 439 used its Promise Grant to hold a Red Ribbon Week event last year. Watch the local news coverage of this project.
Read the full story...A Good Deed Every Day
Date Posted: 8/25/2011
Watch the streaming video of Drug Awareness Program participant Maren McNees, who is committed to doing a good deed every day.
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