The Elks Disaster Relief Fund was set up to assist communities that have been affected by disasters. Over the past two years, several catastrophic disasters have ravaged many areas of this great nation. To help lighten the burden of those in need, the Elks Disaster Relief Program, Inc. has provided the following assistance:
- Oklahoma Tornados and Floods ($25,00)
- Nebraska Floods ($20,000)
- Texas Floods ($25,000)
- Oregon Fires ($25,000)
- Texas Climate Issue ($25,000)
- Tennessee Floods ($25,000)
- Louisiana Floods & Hurricane ($25,000)
- New Jersey Floods ($25,000)
- Western Kentucky Floods and Tornado ($25,000)
- Arkansas Floods ($10,000)
- Colorado Fires ($25,000)
- Montana Floods ($25,000)
- Eastern Kentucky Floods ($10,000)
The Order needs your help to replenish the program. All Lodges and State Associations are encouraged to raise and donate to this most important program. Without continued support of this fund, the Order may not be able to continue to live up to our motto of Elks Care–Elks Share by easing the burden and lend a helping hand to the victims of major catastrophes. Donations to the program are tax deductible as allowed under 501 (c) 3 of the IRS Code, and you do not have to be a member to make a donation to the fund.
You can make a contribution online at Elks.org :: Donate to the Elks Disaster Relief Program
If you prefer to send a check, all checks should be made payable to the “Elks Disaster Relief Fund, Inc. “
Contributions can be mailed to:
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Attn: Bryan R. Klatt, Grand Secretary
2750 North Lakeview Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1889