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
10/13/2026 Galena, IL Lodge No: 882
uses its Spotlight Grant to support veterans in care facilities, hospitals, and those unable to leave their homes. Elks volunteers and Antlers assemble “Battle Buddy Boxes” filled with winter hats, gloves, snacks and hygiene products.
10/13/2026 Manitowoc, WI Lodge No: 687
uses its Beacon Grant for two projects. First, the Lodge hosts an event for Big Brothers Big Sisters at a local activity center. Bigs, Littles, and their families enjoy a day of games, and the Lodge provides winter coats and boots for the Littles. The Lodge also provides essential items for a shelter for people who have experienced domestic violence.
10/13/2026 Jacksonville, FL Lodge No: 221
uses its Gratitude Grant to distribute meal kits and books at three local schools. The kits contain a recipe card and all the ingredients to feed a family of four, with cake mix included for families with a birthday coming up. The Lodge also works with school counselors to provide books geared toward students who have special needs.
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.