Elks Care – Elks Share!

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 Each year the Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.65 million in college scholarships to graduating seniors. 

 All across the nation our Elk State Associations sponsor programs to build stronger communities by assisting those in need through scholarships, medical research, recreational opportunities, and lots more. 

 The yearly Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program is open to all boys and girls ages 8 through 13. The contest starts at the lodge level and advances through district, state and regional contests before the national finals in the spring. 

 The Elks Drug Awareness Program distributes literature and organizes events to make kids and their parents aware of the dangers posed by alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs. Try the program’s Drug Awareness quiz and test your knowledge! 

 A monument in the truest sense, the Elks National Memorial was built in 1926 to honor Americans whose profound sacrifices for the nation can never be recognized by mere words. 

 Since the early days of Elkdom, the Veterans Service Commission has patriotically served those Elks who have fought for our great nation. 

Through the Elks National Foundation’s Community Investments Program, Lodges can apply for grants to serve their communities, meeting local needs. 

The Americanism essay contest is a patriotic theme based writing contest for students in 5th through 8th grade.