activities · 22
what they do
direct service · 22
- 11th Hour Lounge Operation On-Site Bar and Restaurant ServicesOperates the 11th Hour Lounge, offering a full-service bar, beverages, snacks, and daily happy hour.
- Community Blood Drives Blood Donation Drives CoordinationOrganizes and hosts quarterly Red Cross blood drives in the community.
- Community Food Provision Meals and Basic Needs for Youth and Vulnerable PopulationsProvides lunches for Sopori Elementary School and offers food on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays to the community.
- Community Social Events Veterans and Fraternal Social ClubsHosts regular social events including Bingo every Tuesday, live music performances multiple times a month, karaoke, "Taco Tuesday," and "Saturday Band Night."
- Community entertainment and dining Veterans and Fraternal Social ClubsHosts regular entertainment and dining events including Bingo, live music performances, karaoke, "Taco Tuesday," and Friday Fish and Chips with a raffle.
- Community entertainment and dining Veterans and Fraternal Social ClubsHosts regular community events including Bingo, live music performances, karaoke, "Taco Tuesday," and offers food and a full-service bar at the 11th Hour Lounge.
- Event Venue Operation Venue Rental with Catering ServicesOperates an event venue with two indoor/outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 200 guests and a dining area for up to 220 people, hosting weddings, reunions, meetings, memorials, and charity events.
- Event venue operation Venue Rental with Catering ServicesOperates an event venue with two indoor/outdoor areas that can accommodate up to 200 guests, and a dining area for up to 220 people, hosting various events such as weddings, reunions, meetings, memorials, and charity events.
- Organizing blood drives Blood Donation Drives CoordinationOrganizes quarterly blood drives in the community in partnership with the Red Cross.
- Scholarship Programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAdministers and supports scholarship programs for students.
- Scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAdministers scholarship programs for students.
- Scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAdministers and supports scholarship programs for students.
- School lunch provision Meals and Basic Needs for Youth and Vulnerable PopulationsProvides lunches for Sopori Elementary School.
- Sopori Elementary School lunch provision Meals and Basic Needs for Youth and Vulnerable PopulationsProvides lunches for Sopori Elementary School.
- Veteran Support Services Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportProvides services and support to veterans, including voluntary service, emergency assistance, and "Welcome Home Kits."
- Veteran support services Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportProvides various services and support to veterans, including emergency assistance, voluntary service, and "Welcome Home Kits."
- Veteran support services Veteran Emergency and Reintegration SupportProvides services and support to veterans, including emergency assistance, voluntary service, and "Welcome Home Kits."
- Youth Development Programs Youth Civic Engagement Contests & AwardsSupports various youth programs including Drug Awareness, Youth Recognition, the Dictionary Project, and an Americanism Essay Contest.
- Youth Sports Programs Youth Basketball Skills and Access ProgramsHosts youth basketball shooting contests through the Hoop Shoot program and youth soccer shooting contests through the Soccer Shoot program.
- Youth development programs Youth Civic Engagement Contests & AwardsSupports various youth programs including "Drug Awareness," "Youth Recognition," "Dictionary Project," and an "Americanism Essay Contest."
- Youth educational and awareness programs Youth Civic Engagement Contests & AwardsSupports various youth programs including a "Drug Awareness" program, a "Youth Recognition" program, a "Dictionary Project," and an "Americanism Essay Contest."
- Youth sports programs Youth Basketball Skills and Access ProgramsHosts youth basketball shooting contests through the Hoop Shoot program and youth soccer shooting contests through the Soccer Shoot program.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Community-based Fraternal Service fraternal_serviceThe organization operates as a fraternal body that serves people and communities through benevolent programs, guided by principles of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity, while also promoting American patriotism and good fellowship. This approach leverages a membership-based structure to deliver community support.
- Fraternal service model guided by core principles fraternal_serviceOperates as a fraternal organization that delivers community service through a framework of charity, justice, brotherly love, fidelity, patriotism, and fellowship, defining its theory of change through shared moral and civic values.
- Fraternal service model guided by core principles fraternal_serviceThe organization operates as a fraternal service body that delivers community benefit through programs rooted in charity, justice, brotherly love, fidelity, and American patriotism, forming the foundational theory of action for its benevolent work.
- Fundraising through Social Events fundraising_through_social_eventsThe organization generates funds for its charitable programs by organizing and hosting various social events and activities, such as bingo, karaoke, golf tournaments, car shows, and live bands. This strategy leverages community engagement and entertainment to support its benevolent initiatives.
- Fundraising through community social events fundraising_through_social_eventsGenerates financial support for charitable programs by hosting locally engaging social events such as bingo, golf tournaments, car shows, and live entertainment, combining community building with resource generation.
- Fundraising through community social events fundraising_through_social_eventsGenerates financial support for charitable programs by hosting community-oriented social events such as bingo, golf tournaments, car shows, and live entertainment, combining engagement with sustainable funding.
- Sponsorship model emphasizing peer endorsement sponsorship_modelMembership requires one proposer and two co-sponsors, leveraging a sponsorship model that ensures social accountability, trust, and integration into the local fraternal network.
- Sponsorship model requiring peer endorsement sponsorship_modelRequires one proposer and two co-sponsors for membership, leveraging personal accountability and local relationships to ensure alignment with organizational values.
- Values-based Membership and Sponsorship values-based_membershipMembership is based on shared values, requiring applicants to be U.S. citizens over 21 who believe in God. A sponsorship model, requiring a proposer and two co-sponsors, emphasizes peer endorsement and local affiliation, ensuring members align with the organization's principles and community focus.
- Values-based membership with religious and civic criteria values-based_membershipThe organization requires members to be U.S. citizens over 21 who believe in God, using a values-based membership model that aligns with its fraternal principles of patriotism, faith, and moral character.
- Values-based membership with religious and civic criteria values-based_membershipAdmits only U.S. citizens over 21 who believe in God, using a values-driven framework to shape membership and organizational identity.
named programs · 18
what they call their work
Amado Food Bank
Supports the local food bank in Amado.
Americanism Essay Contest
An essay contest for youth promoting American patriotism.
Community Investments
Grants including Freedom Grants, Impact Grants, Gratitude Grants, Beacon Grants, and Spotlight Grants to support local communities.
Dictionary Project
Distributes dictionaries to elementary school students.
Drug Awareness
Program aimed at educating youth about the dangers of drug use.
Elks History Project
Preserves and shares the history of the Elks organization, including historical stories and famous Elks.
Elks National Foundation Programs
Supports various community investments, historical preservation, national memorial, and scholarship programs.
Hoop Shoot
A national free throw contest for youth.
National Memorial
Maintains and promotes the Elks National Memorial.
Sahuarita Food Bank
Supports the local food bank in Sahuarita.
Scholarships
Provides various scholarships including Weigel Medical School, Emergency Educational, Legacy Awards, and Most Valuable Student scholarships.
Soccer Shoot
A national soccer skills competition for youth.
Sopori Elementary School
Provides lunches and other support to students at Sopori Elementary School.
Steele Children’s Research Center
Supports pediatric research.
Veterans Services
Provides support to veterans through Welcome Home Kits, Voluntary Service, Freedom Grants, Focus Grants, and Emergency Assistance.
Vocational Scholarships
Scholarships for vocational training (coming soon).
Youth On Their Own
Supports homeless and unaccompanied youth.
Youth Recognition
Program to recognize achievements of young people.
relationships · 12
who they work with
- Amado Food Bank Partner — Supports Amado Food Bank through local programs.
- Arizona Elks Association Partner — Participates in programs of the Arizona Elks Association.
- Elks National Foundation Network — Local lodge participates in foundation-led initiatives such as grants and scholarships.
- Elks National Foundation Partner — Participates in programs of the Elks National Foundation, including Community Investments, Elks History Project, National Memorial, Scholarships, Youth Programs, and Veterans Services.
- Green Valley Elks 2592 Partner — Offers associate membership to members in good standing at other Elks Lodges, allowing them to use the Green Valley Lodge's social quarters and receive newsletters.
- Red Cross Partner — Hosts quarterly blood drives for the Red Cross.
- Sahuarita Food Bank Partner — Supports Sahuarita Food Bank through local programs.
- Sopori Elementary School Partner — Receives lunches from the organization.
- Sopori Elementary School Partner — Supports Sopori Elementary School through local programs.
- Steele Children’s Research Center Partner — Supports Steele Children’s Research Center through local programs.
- Youth On Their Own Partner — Benefits from the organization's fundraising efforts.
- Youth On Their Own Partner — Supports Youth On Their Own through local programs.