Elks in the News

Skowhegan-Madison, Maine, Lodge No. 2531 used an ENF Gratitude Grant to build a community garden

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Skowhegan-Madison, Maine, Lodge No. 2531 used an ENF Gratitude Grant to build a community garden

New Albany, Ind., Lodge No. 270 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to read and discuss books with local students

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0500

New Albany, Ind., Lodge No. 270 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to read and discuss books with local students

Oak Ridge, Tenn., Lodge No. 1684 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold an Drug Awareness event for local youth

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Oak Ridge, Tenn., Lodge No. 1684 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold an Drug Awareness event for local youth

St. George 'Dixie', Lodge No. 1743 uses an ENF Gratitude Grant to hold swimming lessons for individuals with special needs

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0500

St. George 'Dixie,' Lodge No. 1743 uses an ENF Gratitude Grant to hold swimming lessons for individuals with special needs

Congratulations to 2013 Most Valuable Student scholars Christina Fang and Allison Yamamoto, sposored by Sacremento, Calif., Lodge No. 6

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Congratulations to 2013 Most Valuable Student scholars Christina Fang and Allison Yamamoto, sposored by Sacremento, Calif., Lodge No. 6

Alamosa, Colo., Lodge No. 1297 used an ENF Beacon Grant to run a child safety booth at a community event

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Alamosa, Colo., Lodge No. 1297 used an ENF Beacon Grant to run a child safety booth at a community event

Iowa State Elks Association reunites Afghanistan veteran with his service dog

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Iowa State Elks Association reunites Afghanistan veteran with his service dog

Watch how New Albany, Ind., Lodge No. 270 used an ENF Beacon Grant to encourage youth to read

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Watch how New Albany, Ind., Lodge No. 270 used an ENF Beacon Grant to encourage youth to read

Students sponsored by Catalina Mountain, Ariz., Lodge No. 2815 receive 2013 ENF Most Valuable Student scholarship

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Students sponsored by Catalina Mountain, Ariz., Lodge No. 2815 receive ENF Most Valuable Student scholarship

Napa, Calif., Lodge No. 832 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to hold golf workshops for local youth

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Napa, Calif., Lodge No. 832 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to hold golf workshops for local youth

Congratulations to 2013 ENF scholars sponsored by Greybull, Wyo., Lodge No. 1431

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Congratulations to 2013 ENF scholars sponsored by Greybull, Wyo, Lodge No. 1431

Congratulations to 2013 Legacy Awards scholar Bailey Walker, sponsored by Donaldsonville, La., Lodge No. 1153

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Congratulations to 2013 Legacy Awards scholar Bailey Walker, sponsored by Donaldsonville, La., Lodge No. 1153

Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 used an ENF Impact Grant to build a community garden

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 used an ENF Impact Grant to build a community garden to benefit neightbors in need

Livermore-Pleasanton, Calif., Lodge No. 2117 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold a carnival for local youth

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Livermore-Pleasanton, Calif., Lodge No. 2117 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold a carnival for local youth

Vacaville, Calif., Lodge No. 2638 uses an ENF grant to help local youth in need learn job skills and gain work experience

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Vacaville, Calif., Lodge No. 2638 uses an ENF grant to help local youth in need learn job skills and gain work experience

Golden, Colo., Lodge No. 2740 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold a after-prom party for local youth

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Golden, Colo., Lodge No. 2740 uses an ENF Promise Grant to hold a after-prom party for local youth

Summerville, S.C., Lodge No. 2719 uses an ENF grant to help families living with Alzheimer's disease

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Summerville, S.C., Lodge No. 2719 uses an ENF grant to help families living with Alzheimer's disease

Brainerd, Minn., Lodge No. 615 uses an ENF grant to host information session for pregnant women

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Brainerd, Minn., Lodge No. 615 uses an ENF grant to host information session for pregnant women

Faribault, Minn., Lodge No. 1166 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to start a food program benefitting local youth

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Faribault, Minn., Lodge No. 1166 uses an ENF Beacon Grant to start a food program benefitting local youth

Richmond, Va., Lodge No. 45 builds stronger communities by supporting a local elementary school

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Richmond, Va., Lodge No. 45 builds stronger communities by supporting a local elementary school

Clay Center, Kan., Lodge No. 2253 uses ENF Promise Grant to promote acceptance of youth with Down Syndrome

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Clay Center, Kan., Lodge No. 2253 uses ENF Promise Grant to promote acceptance of youth with Down Syndrome

St. George 'Dixie,' Lodge No. 1743 uses a Freedom Grant to host end-of-life preparation workshop for local veterans

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

St. George 'Dixie,' Lodge No. 1743 uses a Freedom Grant to host end-of-life preparation workshop for local veterans

Danville, Ill., Lodge No. 332 uses a Freedom Grant to help local homeless veterans

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Danville, Ill., Lodge No. 332 uses a Freedom Grant to help local homeless veterans

Union City, Ga., Lodge No. 1617 uses an ENF Grant to support a local horse riding program

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Union City, Ga., Lodge No. 1617 uses an ENF Grant to support a local horse riding program

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 uses ENF Impact Grant to start a program to support local needy children

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 uses ENF Impact Grant to start a program to support local needy children

Elks Hoop Shoot Participant Shoots for Charity

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0500

ENF-funded Hoop Shoot participant shoots for charity

Mesquite, Nev., Lodge No. 2811 honors outstanding citizens

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Mesquite, Nev., Lodge No. 2811 honors outstanding citizens

Yorktown, N.Y., Lodge No. 2324 helps deliver hot meals to homebound seniors

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Yorktown, N.Y., Lodge No. 2324 helps deliver hot meals to home bound seniors

Vero Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1774 gets a surprise, in-person thank you from Navy nurse for the cookies sent overseas

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Navy nurse thanks Vero Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1774 members in person for cookies

Vero Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1774 gives community a warm welcome and continues to help others

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Vero Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1774 gives community a warm welcome and continues to help others

Fort Morgan, Colo., Lodge No. 1143 celebrates an impressive 30 years of blood drives

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Fort Morgan, Colo., Lodge No. 1143 has been honored for its commitment to hosting blood drives at the Lodge for the past 30 years.

Christian County, Mo., Lodge No. 2777 helps purchase smoke detectors for community members in need

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Christian County, Mo., Lodge No. 2777 helps purchase smoke detectors for community members in need

Stuart-Jensen, Fla., Lodge No. 1870 has been making a difference in the local community for 50 years

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Stuart-Jensen, Fla., Lodge No. 1870 has been making a difference in the local community for 50 years

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 provides furniture for domestic violence shelter

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 provides furniture for domestic violence shelter

Coventry-West Greenwich, R.I., Lodge No. 2285 use ENF Beacon Grant to help local veterans

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Coventry-West Greenwich, R.I., Lodge No. 2285 use Beacon Grant to help local veterans

Ottumwa, Iowa, Lodge No. 347 runs a K-9 Clinic for local pets

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Ottumwa, Iowa, Lodge No. 347 runs a K-9 Clinic for local pets

The Nebraska State Elks Association uses puppets to educate children about bullying

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0500

The Nebraska State Elks Association uses puppets to educate children on bullying

Elks at Orange, Calif., Lodge No. 1475 help award winning police dogs

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Orange, Calif., Lodge No. 1475 donate to help train award winning police dogs.

Barre, Vt., Lodge No. 1535 an important part of the local community for 86 years

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Barre, Vt., Lodge No. 1535 an important part of the local community for 86 years

Canon City, Colo., Lodge No. 610 named City Chamber's Member of the Month

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Canon City, Colo., Lodge No. 610 named City Chamber's Member of the Month

With the help of Tom Brazier, Rock Island, Ill., Lodge No. 980 provides care packages for troops overseas

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

With the help of Tom Brazier, Rock Island, Ill., Lodge No. 980 provides care packages for troops overseas

Dexter, Mo., Lodge No. 2439 builds wheelchair ramp for local veteran

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Dexter, Mo., Lodge No. 2439 donated materials and labor to build a wheelchair ramp for a local veteran in need.

Lompoc, Calif., Lodge No. 2274 celebrates 50 years of service

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Lompoc, Calif., Lodge No. 2274 recently turned 50 years old.

Corvallis, Ore., Lodge No. 1413's Impact Grant project offers monthly meals and more to those in need

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Corvallis, Ore., Lodge No. 1413 offers monthly brunch for those in need

Hopkins, Minn., Lodge No. 2221 receives an Impact Grant to "team up" for local homeless teens

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

The Sun Sailor reports on Hopkins, Minn., Lodge No. 2221's Impact Grant project to reach out to local homeless teens.

Elk at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Mich., Lodge No. 541 continues to give back to the community in his father's name

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

An Elk at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Mich., Lodge No. 541 has continually given back to the community that helped his family growing up.

Pasadena, Calif., Lodge No. 672 featured on local news for their good work in the community, and their landmark building.

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

KTLA5

Elks at Newark, N.J., Lodge No. 1249 spread holiday cheer by visiting veterans at local Canandaigua Medical Center

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Newark, N.J., Lodge No. 1249 spread holiday cheer by visiting veterans at local Canandaigua Medical Center

Flemington, N.J., Lodge No. 1928 continues its tradition of visiting veterans in local nursing homes

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Flemington, N.J., Lodge No. 1928 continues its tradition of visiting veterans in local nursing homes

There’s no slowing down this exalted Elk

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. That’s at the core of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. And, as it turns out, the heart of Robert A. Jones.

Resilient Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 reopens its doors, continues strong service to the community

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 opens its doors, continues strong service to the community

Elks at Alliance, Ohio., Lodge No. 467 strive to contribute to local community in a big way

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Alliance, Ohio., Lodge No. 467 strive to contribute to local community in a big way.

Titusville, Pa., Lodge No. 264 continues to make charitable donations to the community

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Titusville, Pa., Lodge No. 264 busy making charitable donations to the community

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 is busy helping veterans, youth and those in need

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 helps veterans with their deer hide program and donates time and money to local organizations that feed the needy.

Hoboken, N.J., Lodge No. 74 transforms into a 24-hour art studio to support Hurricane Sandy relief

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Hoboken, N.J., Lodge No. 74 brings in local artists to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy

Dover, N.H., Lodge No. 184 named the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce 2012 non-profit of the year

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0500

Dover, N.H., Lodge No. 184 was honored this past week as the 2012 non-profit of the year by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce

Elks at Valparaiso, Ind., Lodge No. 500 team up with local high schoolers to spread Christmas cheer

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Valparaiso, Ind., Lodge No. 500, along with a group of local high schoolers, pass out Christmas gifts to veterans.

Port Jervis, N.Y., Lodge No. 645's Christmas eve party a hit with local kids in need

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Port Jervis, N.Y., Lodge No. 645's Christmas eve party a hit with local kids in need

Elks at Presque Isle, Maine., Lodge No. 1954 work hard to accommodate big crowds at their annual Christmas dinner

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Presque Isle, Maine., Lodge No. 1954 have a large community Christmas dinner.

Nashua, N.H., Lodge No. 720 uses ENF Impact Grant to ensure patrons of local soup kitchen have a very special Christmas

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Using a portion of their ENF Impact Grant, Nashua, N.H., Lodge No. 720 serve meals on Christmas to local patrons of a soup kitchen.

Laramie, Wyo., Lodge No. 582 gets in the Christmas spirit with their annual community dinner

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Laramie, Wyo., Lodge No. 582 spend Christmas Eve serving dinner to the community.

Ashland, Ky., Lodge No. 350 volunteers proud to serve community on Christmas

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Ashland, Ky., Lodge No. 350 served over one thousand meals on Christmas for the 40th consecutive year.

Waterville, Maine., Lodge No. 905 serves up three-quarters of a ton of food at annual Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Waterville, Maine., Lodge No. 905 serves up three-quarters of a ton of food at annual Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner

Madisonville, Ky., Lodge No. 738 marks over thirty years of giving through Christmas basket program

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Madisonville, Ky., Lodge No. 738 has been packing up and delivering Christmas baskets to those in need for over 30 years.

Plymouth, Mich., Lodge No. 1780 and ENF Gratitude Grant provide Christmas care packages to 850 veterans

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Plymouth, Mich., Lodge No. 1780 and ENF Gratitude Grant provide Christmas care packages to 850 veterans

274 families have a very merry Christmas thanks to Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 give 274 families a merry Christmas

Wausau, Wis., Lodge No. 248, with the help of six Santas, provides gifts to 35 community families

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Wausau, Wis., Lodge No. 248, with the help of six Santas, provides gifts to 35 community families

Elks at Thousand Oaks, Calif., Lodge No. 2477 deliever Christmas joy to families in need

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Thousand Oaks, Calif., Lodge No. 2477 delievers Christmas joy to families in need

Winter Haven, Fla., Lodge No. 1672 among the community groups lending a holiday hand to those in need

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Winter Haven, Fla., Lodge No. 1672 among the community groups lending a holiday hand to those in need

Elks at Highland, Ark., Lodge No. 2539 serve as elves during holiday visit to veterans at local nursing homes

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Highland, Ark., Lodge No. 2539 visited veterans at local nursing homes this holiday season

Louisiana, Mo., Lodge No. 791 takes 425 families in need shopping for Christmas

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Louisiana, Mo., Lodge No. 791 continues it's holiday tradition by taking 425 families in need shopping for Christmas

East Stroudsburg, Pa., Lodge No. 319 uses ENF Promise Grant to throw back-to-school bash for youth.

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Pocono Record

Perryville, Mo., Lodge No. 2701 uses an ENF Promise Grant to throw a drug-awareness party for teens.

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Perryville Republic Monitor

St. George 'Dixie', Utah, Lodge No. 1743 prepares to be featured in national film about the Elks.

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Read the article about the Lodge, and then visit the ENF webpage for more information about the film.

East Stroudsburg, Pa., Lodge No. 319 holds back-to-school bash with an ENF Promise Grant

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

East Stroudsburg, Pa., Lodge No. 319 used an ENF Promise Grant to run a back-to-school bash for local kids.

Community member thanks the Elks at Auburn, Calif., Lodge No. 1691 for their commitment to area elementary school

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

In a letter to the editor, local praises Auburn, Calif., Lodge No. 1691 for their generosity towards area youth

Beaver Dam, Wis., Lodge No. 1540 continues its 61 year tradition of feeding those in need during the Christmas season

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Beaver Dam, Wis., Lodge No. 1540 continues its 61 year tradition of feeding those in need during the holidays

Elks at Vernal, Utah., Lodge No. 2375 host veterans for Christmas

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Vernal, Utah., Lodge No. 2375 host veterans for Christmas at the Lodge

Sturgis, Mich., Lodge No. 1381 holds annual "Boots and Shoes" event for local kids

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Sturgis, Mich., Lodge No. 1381 holds annual "Boots and Shoes" event for local kids

Golden, Colo., Lodge No. 2740 spreads the word about words.

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Golden Transcript

Catalina Mountain, Ariz., Lodge No. 2815 takes youth in need on a Christmas shopping spree

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Using an ENF Promise Grant, Catalina Mountain, Ariz., Lodge No. 2815 takes youth in need on a Christmas shopping spree

Newport, Vt., Lodge No. 2155 provides Thanksgiving dinner to over 500 community members

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Newport, Vt., Lodge No. 2155 provides Thanksgiving dinner to over 500 community members using the Beacon Grant.

Bitterroot Valley, Mont., Lodge No. 1651 to use Promise Grant for Christmas celebration with children in need

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Bitterroot Valley, Mont., Lodge No. 1651 to use Promise Grant for Christmas celebration with children in need

Newport, Ky., Lodge No. 273 provides dinner for veterans at local VA hospital

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Newport, Ky., Lodge No. 273 provided a turkey feast for local veterans at Fort Thomas VA Hospital

High school senior thankful for her volunteer experience at Payson, Ariz., Lodge No. 2154

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

A local high school senior goes into detail about why she loves to volunteer her time at the local Elks Lodge in this letter to the editor.

Moscow, Idaho., Lodge No. 249 serves up a heartwarming Thanksgiving feast

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Moscow, Idaho., Lodge No. 249 used an ENF Beacon Grant to hold a Thanksgiving dinner for 150 community members from all walks of life.

Augusta, Maine., Lodge No. 964 plays instrumental role in hosting Maine Homeless Veterans Stand Down

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Augusta, Maine, Lodge No. 964 plays instrumental role in hosting a Stand Down for veterans

Despite Hurricane Sandy, Greater Wildwood, N.J., Lodge No. 1896 able to continue Thanksgiving basket program

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Despite Hurricane Sandy, Greater Wildwood, N.J., Lodge No. 1896 able to continue Thanksgiving basket program

Thousand Oaks, Calif., Lodge No. 2477 honor local veterans at brunch

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Thousand Oaks, Calif., Lodge No. 2477 honor local veterans at brunch

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 ready to help students with "School 1st Responder Program"

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Osage Community, Mo., Lodge No. 2705 was awarded an ENF Impact Grant for $10,000 to start their "School 1st Responder Program."

Petaluma, Calif., Lodge No. 901 gives back to local veterans through a number of programs

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Petaluma, Calif., Lodge No. 901 has a number of veterans programs to help out local veterans.

Roanoke, Va., Lodge No. 197 partners with local students to fill food boxes for the needy

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Roanoke, Va., Lodge No. 197 partners with local students to fill food boxes for the needy just in time for Thanksgiving.

Reno, Nev., Lodge No. 597 raises funds for Veterans

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Reno, Nev., Lodge No. 597 raises over $22,000 for local organizations serving Veterans

Corvallis, Ore., Lodge No. 1413 is at their best using the Promise Grant

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Corvallis, Ore., Lodge No. 1413 has three youth events planned for the community using their ENF Promise Grant

Lodi, Calif., Lodge No. 1900 host drug awareness booth

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Lodi, Calif., Lodge No. 1900 host drug awareness booth and pass out drug awareness material to 180 students.

Hendersonville, N.C., Lodge No. 1616 salutes all veterans

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Hendersonville, N.C., Lodge No. 1616 salutes all veterans through a dinner for veterans in local VA hospital.

Newport, Ky., Lodge No. 273 is an Elks family that gives back

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Newport, Ky., Lodge No. 273 and their programs for youth and veterans are featured in this article.

Hoboken, N.J., Lodge No. 74 provides thousands of hot meals to those affected by Hurricane Sandy

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Hoboken, N.J., Lodge No. 74 provides thousands of hot meals to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer toured the Lodge.

Elks at Newark, N.Y., Lodge No. 1249 team up with Sparks the Fire Dog to teach kids about fire safety

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Sparks the Fire Dog came to Newark, N.Y., Lodge No. 1249 to educate kids on fire safety.

Sweet Home, Ore., Lodge No. 1972 holds "Elks Care, Elks Share Back-to-School Fair"

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Sweet Home, Ore., Lodge No. 1972 held a back to school fair for local kids and teachers where they were able to win needed school supplies.

East Liverpool, Ohio., Lodge No. 258 to host smoke detector giveaway for National Fire Prevention Month

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at East Liverpool, Ohio., Lodge No. 258 to host smoke detector giveaway for National Fire Prevention Month.

Postdam, N.Y., Lodge No. 2074 receives "Commitment to Community" Award

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Postdam Chamber of Commerce named Postdam, N.Y., Lodge No. 2074 their 2012 Commitment to Community Award recipient.

Gaylord Area, Mich., Lodge No. 2544 draws many to Lodge with programs for veterans

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Gaylord Area, Mich., Lodge No. 2544 draw many to Lodge with programs for veterans in need

Kearney, Nebr., Lodge No. 984 uses Beacon and Promise Grants to run Red Ribbon Week activities

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Kearney, Nebr., Lodge No. 984 will use their Beacon and Promise Grants combined to run upcoming Red Ribbon Week activities at local schools.

Hamden, Conn., Lodge No. 2224 uses its Gratitude Grant to serve veterans and feed the hungry.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Post-Chronicle

Sussex, N.J., Lodge No. 2288 runs family friendly program for kids with special needs

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Sussex, N.J., Lodge No. 2288 runs family friendly program for kids with special needs

Elks at Hamden, Conn., Lodge No. 2224 fill grocery carts for local food pantry

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Hamden, Conn., Lodge No. 2224 use an ENF Gratitude Grant to help those less fortunate in their community.

Elks at Keeseville, N.Y., Lodge No. 2072 provide safe, fun family outings for the community.

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Press Republican

Elks at Loveland, Colo., Lodge No. 1051 hold blood drive to help those in crisis, remember Sept. 11.

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Reporter Herald

Elks at Sahurita, Ariz., Lodge No. 2851 help babies in need through "Ginger's Challenge"

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks at Lodge No. 2851 have helped a local food bank collect diapers, clothes and baby food for families in need through "Ginger's Challenge," a baby shower themed supply drive.

Elks at Tahoe-Douglas, Nev., Lodge No. 2670 partner up to fight hunger.

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Tahoe Daily Tribune

Elks in Sandpoint, Idaho, find success with a youth golf program

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Sandpoint, Idaho., Lodge No. 1376 used an Impact Grant to start a "Hook-a-Kid on Golf" program.

St. George 'Dixie,' UT., Lodge No. 1743 plans to offer free vision screening for area children

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks in St. George, UT are planning to use their ENF Promise Grant to provide free vision screenings for kids this coming September.

Linton, Ind., Lodge No. 866 uses Impact Grant to provide handicap accessible playground equipment

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks in Linton, Ind., used their Impact Grant to break ground on new handicap accessible playground equipment for a local park.

Elks at Lynchburg, Va., Lodge No. 321 make a local child's wish come true.

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Lodge No. 321 in Lynchburg, Va., used their Gratitude Grant to make a local little boy's wish come true. Thanks to the Elks, James will have the opportunity to go to Disney World.

Hillsdale, Mich., Lodge No. 1575 ensures children have a safe crib to sleep in.

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks in Hillsdale, Mich., used an Elks National Foundation grant to provide 14 new cribs to the Hillsdale Community Action Agency.

Poway, Calif., Lodge No. 2543 uses Beacon Grant to start monthly dinners for kids.

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks in Poway, Calif., are planning to use their 2012-2013 Beacon Grant to start a monthly after-school dinner for area students.

Elks at Oakmont, Penn., Lodge No. 1668 illuminate cemetery's American flag.

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Lodge No. 1668 use Gratitude Grant to install new lighting system to ensure the spotlight in on cemetery's American flag during the evening hours.

Elks at Christian County, Mo., Lodge No. 2777 make sure kids start the school year off right.

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Using their ENF 2012-2013 Promise Grant and Beacon Grant together, Elks from Lodge No. 2777 plan on helping local elementary school students get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.

Elks at Winfield, Kans., Lodge no. 732 give back to their community.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Winfield Daily Courier

Elks at Irving, Tex., Lodge No. 2334 mentor students in a literacy program.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks use an ENF Impact Grant to mentor local students, help them improve their literacy, and teach them learn to love reading.

Elks at Santa Barbara, Calif., Lodge No. 613 lend a hand to veterans support group.

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks use their ENF Impact Grant to support veterans and lend a hand to other veterans support groups.

Elks in Naugatuck, Conn., lend a helping hand to local seniors

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

With the help of an Elks National Foundation Impact Grant, Lodge No. 967 has become the group to call on for seniors who need help with minor household chores and repairs.

Edgewater-New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Lodge No. 1557 builds community garden to help feed the hungry.

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks used an Elks National Foundation Impact Grant to fight hunger with a community garden.

Livermore-Pleasanton, Calif., Lodge No. 2117 brings community together for Flag Day ceremony.

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks honor the flag and its history with a Flag Day ceremony, carrying on a 54 year-old tradition at the Lodge.

Bradenton, Fla., Lodge No. 1511 fights hunger by providing children in need with food over the weekend.

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks use an Impact Grant to run the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies Project. The project helps to serve thousands of children in the community.

Oswego, N.Y., Lodge No. 271 helps animals in need

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks used a Gratitude Grant to help the local animal shelter match pets with families.

Everett, Wash., Lodge No. 479's ELL Pen Pals celebrate literary success

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Staci Tuck, the Marysville School District's Pen Pal coordinator, welcomed dozens of elementary students, their teachers and mentors for a special afternoon celebrating the literacy program's success.

Watertown, N.Y., Lodge No. 496 celebrates local soldiers.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Watertown, N.Y., Lodge No. 496 celebrates local soldiers.

Lexington, Mass., Lodge No. 2204 helps install free smoke alarms.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Lexington, Mass., Lodge No. 2204 helps install free smoke alarms.

Ballard, Wash., Lodge No. 827 is having a good time for the betterment of the community.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Ballard News Tribune

Elks in Fond du Lac, Wisc., run art program that helps at-risk teens

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Action Publications

Elks in West Palm Beach, Fla., Build a Vegetable Garden to Feed People in Need

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Palm Beach Post

Elks in Murrells Inlet, S.C., spread patriotism.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks Lodge No. 2797 makes sure American flags are waving proudly on national holidays.

Elks in La Junta, Colo., help build community center

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks Lodge No. 701 used its Gratitude Grant to contribute to the building fund for a new community center.

Sandpoint, Idaho, Elks driving forward with Youth Golf Program

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Bonner County Daily Bee

Elks Offer Help and Hope to Youth, Veterans and Community

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Indian Country Today

Missouri Elks Association brings Bigg Milt Back to Motivate Students

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Lake Today

Grant helps Nashua, NH, Lodge No. 720 Support Local Soup Kitchen

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Members of the Nashua Lodge use their Elks National Foundation Impact Grant to serve their community.

Ocala, Fla., Lodge No. 286 Helps Local Military Families

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Ocala.com

Lexington, NC, Lodge No. 2527 Helps Local Food Pantry

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Lexington Elks Lodge 2527 delivered $2,100 worth of food as part of its "2012 Help Our Community" project.

Potsdam, NY, Lodge No. 2074 Spearheads Candy Drive for Returning Soldiers

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Potsdam Lodge is spearheading a candy bar drive to meet the USO's need, which is 3,500 candy bars by the end of the month.

Elks Lodges are Hot Again in Seattle

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Scores of 20- and 30-somethings are flocking to two Elks lodges in Seattle, drawn by a stunning view and the chance to give back to the community.

Sussex, NJ, Elks Lodge No. 2288 and Students Join Forces to Help Veterans

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

A chance reading of a newspaper article led to a beneficial collaboration between Sussex Elks Lodge No. 2288 and the Newton High School Agriculture Department.

McAllen, TX, Lodge No. 1402 Honors Local Police Drug Unit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Elks selected the McAllen Special Investigations Unit as one of the entities in the country that most represented the ideals of Enrique Camarena.

Sebastian, FL, Lodge No. 2714 Honored with Flag from Troops

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Lodge received a flag from the frontlines of Afghanistan.

Potsdam Elks Lodge Holding Candy Bar Drive for Returning Soldiers

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Potsdam Elks Lodge #2074 is conducting a Candy Bar Drive through the month of February. The candy bars collected will be donated to the Fort Drum USO.

Mesquite, NV, Lodge No. 2811 is Recognized for Service to Veterans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Mesquite Elks were honored for their dedication to local veterans.

Mesquite, TX, Lodge No. 2404 Honors Family Killed in Crash

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Mesquite Lodge is going to honor Leah and James Eason with two scholarships in their name.

Mountain Home Elks Lodge Receives Three Grants

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Using an Elks National Foundation grant, Project Manager Patty Underwood will partner with local merchants to support the Food Basket of Mountain Home, which works to support families with children to see that children receive help in fulfilling their nutritional needs.

Elks and Emblem Clubs Represent Service to Community

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

The Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Club #2285 located at 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd., West Greenwich is trying to keep up with a myriad of societal and cultural changes since its inception in 1963.

Elks Use Grant to Provide Food for Crisis Center Residents

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Tahoe/ Douglas, Nev., Elks Lodge No. 2670 provides food for women and children at a domestic violence shelter in the community.

Elks celebrate legacy, work to stoke membership

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

New Bern, N.C. Lodge No. 764 celebrates its 110th anniversary this year and the 341-member community-oriented group hopes to celebrate many more birthdays.

Woonsocket Elks are a Force for Good in the Community

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Read about how the 109-year-old Woonsocket Elks Lodge No. 850 is one of the most active Lodges in Rhode Island.

Sussex Elks honoring WWII Vets with Free Trip

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 is offering an all-expenses paid outing for WWII veterans to the New Jersey WWII Memorial in Trenton.

Students Compete in Elks Local Hoop Shoot

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

Two local shooters representing Redlands Elks Lodge No. 583 recently competed at the Southern California Elks Hoop Shoot competition.

Elks to Host Annual Fish Fry Benefit

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

As a part of its fundraising efforts, the committee sponsors a fish fry each year with the current year’s event scheduled for next Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Katy Elks Lodge located at 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road.

One Man’s Vision: Turn Elks Building into Arts Center

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0500

A well-known local Realtor and lawyer is proposing turning the historic downtown Elks Club (Former Lodge #705) building into an arts and cultural center.