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
1/13/2026 Clear Lake (Kemah), TX Lodge No: 2322
Clear Lake (Kemah), Texas, Lodge No. 2322 uses its Spotlight Grant to teach children how to grill meals for themselves and their families. Oftentimes, when parents work, a child may need to prepare a meal for themselves and younger family members. Elks teach the children the safe way to operate a grill and give them a crash course in cooking. At the end of the class, the students leave with their own small grill and the ingredients to prepare a meal for their families.
1/13/2026 Princeton, NJ Lodge No: 2129
Princeton, N.J., Lodge No. 2129 uses its Beacon Grant to provide pet food, medications, and supplies through a local food pantry. While facing food insecurity, many face the difficult decision of giving up their pets. The Lodge works with the pantry to deliver the supplies people need directly, so they can keep their pets healthy and at home.
1/13/2026 Liberty, TX Lodge No: 2019
Liberty, Texas, Lodge No. 2019 uses its Gratitude Grant to build and maintain free little pantries throughout its community. The Lodge partners with churches, law enforcement, food pantries, and the VFW to provide 24/7 access to stigma-free assistance. The pantries are stocked with food, hygiene supplies, warm clothing and blankets.
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.