Welcome to Lancaster Elks Lodge

With more than 1.1 million members in more than 2,100 local lodges nationwide, the Elks are one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world. The Lancaster Elks Lodge donates to numerous charitable causes on a local, state, and national level. We offer numerous activities and services to not only our community, but also to our members and their families. This great organization always welcomes new members with open arms, so if you’re interested, contact our lodge, or visit www.Elks.org to find a lodge near you. Elks believe in the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, Fidelity, God, and Patriotism. And as always:

            Here are just a couple examples of what the Elks do for the community. There a literally thousands of other programs on the local and national level in which the Elks promote. New programs can be initiated by any member of the organization.

Trench Trophy -- WNY Lineman of the Year Award

• Recognizes the least recognized position on the football field, the line.
• Encompasses all of WNY -- includes city, parochial, private, and public schools. Over 80 in total.
• 100's of kids recognized through weekly nominations, finalists, and one final winner who receives a college scholarship.

Hoop Shoot -- Free Throw Program

• Over 3 million boys and girls participated in 2004.
• The largest co-educational sports program in the country.
• Open and free to all boys and girls, ages 8-13.

Drug Awareness Programs

• Provides resources to help educate children about the dangers of drugs.
• Helps to support educators, parents, and community leaders,  in their fight against youth drug use.

Scholarship Programs

• Awards over $3.3 million in scholarships EVERY year.
• Second only to United States Government.

Veterans Services

• All 172 VA Medical Centers have a committee of Elks which helps to enhance the lives of our ill and aging veterans.

Elks National Foundation

• The charitable trust has total net assets of over $390 million.
• The ENF will distribute more than $14.8 million during the 2005-06 year.