The Elks, quite the Benevolent Order

During the 2010-11 Lodge year, the Elks donated a grand total of $216,250 to CT causes like the Drug Awareness Program, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot and scholarship programs. 

Maybe your library can get in on the youth programming component? Check out the Americanism Essay Contest (worth $1,000), the Dictionary Project and the outstanding Teen / Student program, among others.

State Charities Grant: $75,680

Special Projects Grant: $49,650

Bonus Grant: $30,060

Most Valuable Student: $36,000

National Veterans Service Commission: $4,860

Legacy Award: $20,000

There are 33 Lodges in CT:

•Branford, CT No. 1939

•Bridgeport, CT No. 36

•Bristol, CT No. 1010

•Danbury, CT No. 120

•Danielson, CT No. 1706

•Derby, CT No. 571

•Enfield, CT No. 2222

•Fairfield, CT No. 2220

•Glastonbury, CT No. 2202

•Groton, CT No. 2163

•Hamden, CT No. 2224

•Hartford, CT No. 19

•Manchester, CT No. 1893

•Meriden, CT No. 35

•Middletown, CT No. 771

•Milford, CT No. 1589

•Naugatuck, CT No. 967

•New Britain, CT No. 957

•New Haven, CT No. 25

•New London, CT No. 360

•Putnam, CT No. 574

•Rockville, CT No. 1359

•Southington, CT No. 1669

•Stamford, CT No. 899

•Torrington, CT No. 372

•Wallingford, CT No. 1365

•Waterbury, CT No. 265

•West Haven, CT No. 1537

•Westbrook, CT No. 1784

•Wethersfield-Rocky Hill, CT No. 2308

•Willimantic, CT No. 1311

•Windsor, CT No. 2060

•Winsted, CT No. 844