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
3/11/2025 Dover, DE Lodge No: 1903
uses its Beacon Grant to address the pressing need for technology among high school seniors facing homelessness in surrounding school districts by purchasing Chrome Books for graduating students. With thirty-five seniors experiencing homelessness, access to a personal computer is crucial for their future education and job opportunities. While libraries offer public computer access, limited hours pose additional challenges for these students. The Lodge presents the students with their laptops at a dinner at the Lodge for their families and teachers.
3/11/2025 Brawley, CA Lodge No: 1420
used its Beacon Grant to provide bikes to children who otherwise would not be able to afford them. The Lodge worked with several groups in the county to ensure that the bikes would go to children who needed them the most. Elks worked with the kids to select the bike, get fitted for a helmet and adjust the bike seat. Elks also delivered bikes to the homes of children who were not able to attend the event.
3/11/2025 Sedalia, MO Lodge No: 125
used its Spotlight Grant to provide monthly meals at its local community center. The Lodge has been involved with the center for over 10 years and has developed an efficient working relationship. The Lodge divides the planning, shopping, and cooking into groups, which provides options for Lodge members who want to get involved. This year, the Lodge served over 1,600 meals!
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.