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
3/11/2025 Sedalia, MO Lodge No: 125
used its Spotlight Grant to provide monthly meals at its local community center. The Lodge has been involved with the center for over 10 years and has developed an efficient working relationship. The Lodge divides the planning, shopping, and cooking into groups, which provides options for Lodge members who want to get involved. This year, the Lodge served over 1,600 meals!
3/4/2025 Boise, ID Lodge No: 310
uses its Spotlight Grant as a donation to the local Meals on Wheels. To be actively involved, the members coordinate with Meals on Wheels Director to have an “Elks Day,” where Elks work alongside staff to deliver meals directly to seniors who are homebound.
3/4/2025 South Orange, NJ Lodge No: 1154
used its Beacon Grant to support the Lodge’s long-running community garden. In its 13th year, the South Orange Elks Rent Party Garden provided over 2,000 lbs. of fresh produce to three local food pantries. Throughout the growing season, the Lodge hosts open houses to welcome volunteers from both the Elks and the wider community.
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.