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
3/25/2025 Tempe, AZ Lodge No: 2251
used its Spotlight Grant to partner with the Tempe Community Action Agency to provide essential kits to individuals transitioning out of homelessness. The Lodge collaborated with its partner to deliver kits that included cookware, cleaning supplies, toiletries and other essential items. Lodge members shopped off a list provided by the partner and packed the kits.
3/25/2025 Ohio River Valley, OH Lodge No: 231
used its Beacon Grant for two projects aimed at relieving hunger in its community, specifically child hunger. The Lodge provided backpacks and weekend snacks for elementary and middle school students who rely on the food they receive at school. The Lodge also ran a weekly after-school cooking class where students learned simple, well-balanced recipes and ate the meals they prepared together; any leftovers were packed up and brought home. As part of the class, the students prepared a Thanksgiving dinner for their families to enjoy. Lodge members served the food and were invited by the families to join in the meal.
3/25/2025 Moreno Valley, CA Lodge No: 2697
used its Gratitude Grant to support the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House. The Lodge provided essential supplies and upkeep for the home, getting great deals through strong relationships with suppliers. Lodge members even brought in home-cooked food, something that the families, living away from their own homes, greatly appreciated.
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.