ELKS CARE ~ ELKS SHARE
We are...
A fraternal order with hundreds of thousands of members and a 150+ year history.
A network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the country.
A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more.
Supporting our Veterans
HONOR TO THE SOLDIER AND SAILOR EVERYWHERE, WHO BRAVELY BEARS HIS COUNTRY’S CAUSE. HONOR, ALSO, TO THE CITIZEN WHO CARES FOR HIS BROTHER IN THE FIELD AND SERVES, AS HE BEST CAN, THE SAME CAUSE.
The Elks National Veterans Service Commission was established in 1946, immediately after World War II, with the sole mission of serving our nation's veterans. Though much has changed since then, the Elks' dedication to serve veterans and military members in need has never wavered. In VA clinics, veterans' homes, USOs, homeless shelters and more, thousands of Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military members each year.
The Elks are committed to their mission,"So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." The Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nation's veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need.
As the needs of today's veterans changed, so have the Elks programs. Today, the Elks National Veterans Service Commission has many exciting programs and partnerships catering to veterans and military members and their families.
