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
5/26/2026 Casas Adobes, AZ Lodge No: 2663
uses its Spotlight Grant for a Stand Down. The Lodge provides veterans experiencing homelessness with backpacks filled with hygiene items, socks, underwear, shirts and first aid kits. Last year, the project provided about 100 veterans with essential supplies at the event, and 50 additional backpacks were donated to a transitional housing complex. The Lodge supplements the Spotlight Grant with its Freedom Grant to increase its impact.
5/26/2026 Ashland, OR Lodge No: 944
uses its Beacon Grant to address food insecurity for people receiving treatment for substance abuse and mental health concerns. Members participate throughout the year by stocking perishable and nonperishable food items at a local treatment facility, insuring clients consistently have access to fresh and healthy food. When clients do not need to worry about food, they can focus on their recovery and developing healthy coping strategies.
5/26/2026 El Paso, TX Lodge No: 187
uses its Gratitude Grant to support veterans through several events. The year-round events are all geared toward reducing isolation and preventing suicide. Fishing trips, bowling outings, and baseball games provide a sense of community, while personal skill workshops give vets tools for emotional regulation and financial safety.
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.