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Shine a Spotlight on Service: Spotlight Grant How-To

The Community Investments Program debuted the Spotlight Grant in 2019-20. Every Lodge will have the opportunity to use this $2,000 grant to shine a light on two important issues facing nearly every American community—family literacy and homelessness among our nation’s veterans. This video explains how the Spotlight Grant works and features a grant in action. Hyannis, Massachusetts, Lodge No. 1549 uses a Spotlight Grant to address family literacy through a Community Baby Shower project. (Runtime: 4 mins., 17 secs.)

Nicole EAF Video

Four years ago, Elks pledged to help end veteran homelessness. Since then, we've helped more than 6,000 veterans exit or prevent homelessness, and establish their new homes. Veterans like Nicole, who says, thanks to the Elks' help, "I feel like I'm building up to who I used to be, but even better."

Be the Spark: Positioned to Make a Difference

Nicole, an Iraqi veteran and mom of two, turned to the Elks' Emergency Assistance Fund when she needed help paying her electric bill. Watch her share her story. #BeTheSpark (Runtime: 2 mins., 30 secs.)