Charitable Programs

The Findlay Elks supports community service projects, especially those concerning veterans or youth.  

Here is a listing of some of our recent projects.

Youth Programs

• STUDENT OF THE MONTH: High school seniors, proposed by local high school Guidance Counselors, are invited to our Lodge for recognition of being “Student of the Month”. There are 10-15 Students a month honored.

• STUDENT OF THE YEAR: In April the Students of the Month are Evaluated and the top Students are selected as our ”Students of the Year” and again invited to our Lodge and receive recognition and a cash award.

• ELKS SOCCER SHOOT: Kids of all ages Participate and the winners advance to the District Shoot Out.
  The Soccer Shoot is Mid May and the 1st Sat. in June.

• ELKS HOOP SHOOT: Kids of all ages participate and winners advance on to the Region tournament.

• AMERICANISM:  Area students in grades 5th-8th are eligible to participate in our yearly Americanism Essay Contest. The top three in each grade level may advance to Regional, State, and National competitions.

• SCHOLARSHIPS:  The Elks offer many scholarships at two levels.  At the national level there is the Most Valuable Student (MVS and Legacy).  At the Lodge Level, there are Elks scholarships, college scholarships and technical scholarships. 

  
  *The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the largest private provider of scholarships.

Veterans

The Findlay Elks Lodge #75 raises funds through several fundraising initiatives in order to support local veterans.

• For over a decade the Findlay Elks Lodge has provided a free Christmas meal for any veterans and their families.

• Participates annually in the Shop with a Vet Program to help local veterans shop for personal needs and Christmas gifts for loved ones. Typically, we are able to adopt 7-10 veterans annually.

• Hygiene and personal care packages are donated to the veterans home in Sandusky, Ohio annually.

• Served as the fiscal agent during the creation of Flag City Honor Flight. We continue to support this organization with annual fundraisers

Elks Programs

• STATE MAJOR PROJECTS:

  1. Ohio Elks Endowment is intended to create a legacy fund for multiple state projects.

  2. Cerebral Palsy has been the State Major Project for decades. The Findlay Elks Lodge #75 is able to donate over $2,000 annually.

• ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION:

  1. Hoop Shoot Program
     The Elks have been cultivating resilient kids through the Hoop Shoot program for nearly 50 years. For 2020-21, the Elks National Foundation allocated $1.2 million to fund the program. For videos, news from the court, and more information about the Hoop Shoot, visit elks.org/hoopshoot.

  2. Drug Awareness Program
     Through the Elks National Drug Awareness Program, youth learn the importance of making healthy choices. For 2020-21, the Elks National Foundation allocated $1 million to fund the Drug Awareness Program, which includes a nationwide speaking tour. For more information, visit elks.org/dap.

  3. Veterans Service Commission
     The Elks National Foundation ensures our veterans are never forgotten. In 2020-21, the ENF granted $3.6 million to meet the needs of veterans through the Elks National Veterans Service Commission, including $1.3 million to help end veteran homelessness. For more information about the Veterans Service
     Commission, visit elks.org/vets.

  4. Elks National Foundation Lodge Grants
     The Elks National Foundation allocated $14.6 million this year to fund the Community Investments Program. Lodges meet local needs through grants that offer Elks opportunities to serve their community in ways that will raise the Lodge’s profile, energize the membership, encourage former members to return to the fold, and gain the notice of people who want to be part of an organization that’s doing great things. To learn more about the Community Investments Program, please visit elks.org/CIP.

  5. State Grants
     In 2020-21, the Elks National Foundation will grant $10.1 million to state Elks associations. These grants help fund each state’s major charitable projects. To find out how the ENF is helping your state, visit enf.elks.org/YourState.

  6. Scholarships
     In 2020-21, the Elks National Foundation will award $4.6 million in college scholarships, ensuring a bright future for our nation’s youth. As important members of the Elks family, Elks scholars have many social and service opportunities to connect with the Elks and one another. For more information about our scholarship programs, and for ways Lodges can get involved with Elks scholars, visit elks.org/scholars.

Support to Local Organizations

• Awakening Minds Art

• American Red Cross - Hancock County

• Cancer Patient Services

• Special Olympics of Hancock County

• Welcome to a New Life

• CASA-GAL

• Center for Safe & Healthy Children

Six Bits Foundation

The Six Bits Foundation encourages and promotes the well being of mankind, regardless of race, creed, or color. This is best exemplified through the support which the Foundation gives to the Findlay community.

The Foundation supports local drug avoidance and awareness programs, crime prevention programs, youth activities, and youth recreation.