BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

Awards over $425,000 in Special Grants for Special Children to Texas children with various special physical needs and provides special needs children across Texas with equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, computers with Braille capabilities, and special braces.

Awards over $425,000 in Special Grants for Special Children to Texas children with various special physical needs and provides special needs children across Texas with equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, computers with Braille capabilities, and special braces.

Provides an annual weeklong summer camp for individuals with disabilities, including the Texas Elks Camp which serves nearly 350 special needs children aged 7–15 each summer, a program in operation since 1987.

Hosts an annual weeklong summer camp for individuals with disabilities, including the Texas Elks Camp that serves nearly 350 special needs children aged 7–15 each summer, and provides equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, Braille computers, and special braces through Special Grants for Special Children.

Supports nearly 350 special needs children aged 7-15 from Texas every summer through the Texas Elks Camp, awards over $425,000 in Special Grants for Special Children, and provides equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, and special braces to children across Texas. This program has been active since 1987, evolving from the Texas Elks Crippled Children’s Hospital opened in 1946.

Supports nearly 350 special needs children aged 7-15 from Texas every summer through the Texas Elks Camp, which has been serving children since 1987. The organization awards over $425,000 in Special Grants for Special Children to Texas children with various special physical needs, and provides equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, computers with Braille capabilities, and special braces. Historically, it opened the Texas Elks Crippled Children’s Hospital in 1946, which later operated as the Texas Elks Children’s Services Diagnostic Center.

Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for individuals with disabilities and supports nearly 350 special needs children aged 7-15 from Texas every summer through the Texas Elks Camp, which has been operating since 1987.

Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for individuals with disabilities and supports nearly 350 special needs children aged 7-15 from Texas every summer through the Texas Elks Camp, which has been operating since 1987.

Awards over $425,000 annually in Special Grants for Special Children in Texas and provides critical equipment such as hearing aids, wheelchairs, Braille computers, and special braces to children with physical needs.

Operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 individuals per day, many of whom are veterans, and hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework assistance and guest speakers.

Operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 individuals per day, many of whom are veterans, and hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework assistance and guest speakers.

Sponsors and operates various community programs through state associations and local lodges to assist individuals in need, including a weekday soup kitchen serving 30 individuals daily and weekly meals for local youth with homework assistance.

Operates a weekday soup kitchen serving 30 individuals daily, many of whom are veterans, and hosts weekly meals for local youth that include homework assistance and community guest speakers.

Operates a weekday soup kitchen serving 30 individuals daily, many of whom are veterans, and hosts weekly meals for local youth that include homework assistance and community guest speakers.

Hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework assistance and guest speakers from the community.

Operates the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, which includes hosting essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, and producing online comics to educate youth about drug awareness.

Operates the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, which includes hosting essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, and producing and distributing online comics to educate youth about drug awareness.

Operates the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, which includes hosting essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, and producing and distributing online comics to educate youth about drug awareness.

Runs the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, including essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, and produces and distributes online comics to educate youth about the dangers of drug use.

Runs the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, including essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, as well as producing and distributing online comics to educate youth about drug prevention.

Operates the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, hosting essay, poster, and video contests for children and teens, and producing and distributing online comics to educate youth about drug awareness.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8–13, which has been active for over 50 years, and honors outstanding JROTC cadets through the JROTC Award program.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8–13, which has been active for over 50 years, and offers junior membership and leadership development through the Antlers program.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8-13, which has been running for over 50 years.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8-13, which has been running for over 50 years.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8-13, which has been running for over 50 years.

Operates the Elks Hoop Shoot, a free throw program for youth aged 8-13, which has been running for over 50 years. The organization also offers junior membership through the Antlers program and honors outstanding JROTC cadets through the JROTC Award program.

Delivers monthly direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities, supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness via the Welcome Home initiative, with localized services funded through grants to Elks Lodges.

Provides direct services to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, connects with veterans and military members in their communities through grants to Elks Lodges, supports rehabilitation through adaptive sports and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness through the Welcome Home initiative.

Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness via the Welcome Home initiative, with localized services delivered through grants to Elks Lodges.

Provides direct services to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, connects with veterans and military members in their communities through grants to Elks Lodges, supports veteran rehabilitation and well-being through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness through the Welcome Home initiative. The organization also operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 individuals per day, many of whom are veterans.

Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, connects with veterans and military members in their communities through grants to Elks Lodges, supports veteran rehabilitation and well-being through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness through the Welcome Home initiative.

Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, connects with veterans and military members in their communities through grants to Elks Lodges, supports veteran rehabilitation and well-being through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits, and engages veterans experiencing homelessness through the Welcome Home initiative.

Maintains a historical collection contributed by Mike Jones of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699.

Maintains a historical collection contributed by Mike Jones of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699.

Maintains a historical collection contributed by Mike Jones of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699.

Preserves a historical collection contributed by Mike Jones of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699 and maintains the Elks National Memorial, constructed in 1926 to honor Americans who sacrificed for the nation, including hosting commemorative events and bussing services during national conventions.

Maintains a historical collection contributed by Mike Jones of Salisbury Elks Lodge #699.

Publishes "The Elks Magazine" ten times a year for its members, available in print and online.

Publishes "The Elks Magazine" ten times a year for its members, available in print and online.

Publishes "The Elks Magazine" ten times a year for its members, available in print and online.

Produces and distributes "The Elks Magazine" ten times per year in print and online for members.

Recognizes outstanding Junior ROTC cadets through the JROTC Award program, fostering leadership and service among youth.

Honors outstanding JROTC cadets through the JROTC Award program.

Honors outstanding JROTC cadets through the JROTC Award program.

Supports community-based initiatives through state associations to assist those in need, enabling localized service delivery.

Sponsors a range of community assistance programs through state associations, enabling localized service delivery across the country.

Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for individuals with disabilities.

Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for individuals with disabilities.

Constructed and maintains the Elks National Memorial in Chicago, built in 1926 to honor Americans who sacrificed for the nation, and organizes commemorative events including the 100th anniversary ceremony and national convention, with bussing services for attendees.

Sponsors community programs through state associations to assist those in need and operates disaster relief efforts through the Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc.

Operates disaster relief efforts through the Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. to provide assistance during emergencies.

Operates disaster relief efforts through the Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. to assist those in need.

Operates disaster relief efforts through the Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. to assist those in need.

Offers junior membership through the Antlers program.

Offers junior membership through the Antlers program.

Provides junior membership opportunities for youth through the Antlers program, fostering leadership and community engagement.

Operates disaster relief efforts via the Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc., providing support in response to national and local emergencies.