The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE), commonly known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks, is an American fraternal order and charitable organization founded in 1868 in New York City. Originally established as a social club for minstrel show performers, it evolved into a nationwide brotherhood dedicated to community service, patriotism, and mutual aid. With over 750,000 members ...
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of American is an organization that through its programs helps Americans in their Lodges and communities throughout the U.S.
The Elks Lodge’s philosophy of seeking justice, cultivating community, practicing fidelity, keeping each brother accountable, and doing charity work in their surrounding communities and around the world has made a profound difference in my peoples' lives.
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TEXAS ELKS Like all Elks, the Foundation values the belief that charity is the greatest of all virtues and that by sharing and giving, we have the power to replace sorrow and despair with hope and confidence. Donations to the Foundation help us fund programs that match our cornerstone values of knowledge, integrity and community.