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
12/10/2024 Lynnwood, WA Lodge No: 2171
uses its Gratitude Grant to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing students by providing sign language dictionaries to kindergarten through fifth-grade students The project addresses a pressing need identified by community leaders, including a Lodge member and a sign language interpreter with direct experience in the district's Deaf Education program. The Lodge is also engaging its own Deaf and hard-of-hearing members, who contribute to the project.
12/10/2024 Asheville, NC Lodge No: 608
uses its Spotlight Grant to support veterans in the aftermath of the damage that Hurricane Helene inflicted on a local transitional housing facility and emergency shelter. Lodge members serve barbeque dinners to veterans living in a hotel near the facility while it is closed for repair.
12/10/2024 Albion, NY Lodge No: 1006
uses its Spotlight Grant to address the pressing needs of seniors in Orleans County, particularly during winter. The Lodge identified many seniors who struggle with safety and accessing essential supplies, and decided to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, cleaning supplies and toiletries. Lodge members contact seniors, provide and install detectors, and assemble supply boxes for distribution.
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.