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Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 is proud to announce that local student Maci Carter has been awarded First Place in the Nation for her outstanding entry in the Elks National Drug Awareness Poster Contest. This remarkable achievement highlights both Maci’s talent and her commitment to helping spread the important message of living a drug-free life. Her creative and meaningful artwork stood out among entries from across the United States, earning her the top national honor in this yea

The Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 invites all veterans and their guests to a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Lodge located at 5538 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27612. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, with lunch served at 12:15 PM following the Pledge of Allegiance and Grace. This annual event is hosted to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The luncheon is free to all veterans and one guest, as a g

Elks Drug Awareness Trailer on Display at Sanford Community Events Over the weekend of  October 24th and 25th , the Sanford Elks Lodge #1679 proudly participated in two local community events, showcasing our  Elks Drug Awareness Program (DAP) Trailer  and spreading our important message of prevention and education. On  Friday evening , we joined the  Sheriff’s Truck or Treat  event, which drew an estimated  2,500 attendees . Lodge members greeted families, handed out candy,

The Calabash Elks Veterans Affairs Committee recently donated $4,000 through the Elks National Foundation’s Beacon Grant program to support two vital programs assisting homeless veterans in our region. A portion of the funds was directed to the Veterans Welcome Home and Resource Center (VWHRC) and its Tiny Home Village in Myrtle Beach — a community of 25 small homes that provides safe, stable housing and a fresh start for local veterans in need. The remaining funds were pre

The Calabash Elks Lodge Veterans Affairs Committee recently participated in the  ECU Smiles for Veterans Day  on Friday, August 22nd, that was held in conjunction with the ECU Health Foundation and the East Carolina University (ECU) Dental Clinic in Bolivia, NC. On this special day, there was no charge for pre-qualified low-income veteran’s dental treatments. Thirty veterans received over $10,000 worth of dental procedures on this day thanks to the generous donations of not o

Sanford Elks "Teen Support" Program: Helping Teens in Need At the Sanford Elks, we’ve long believed that “teens are kids too.” While many organizations focus on supporting younger children, we recognize that high school students face unique challenges. That’s why we proudly offer our  Teen Support  program, dedicated to providing shoes, cleats, school supplies, Christmas presents, and other essentials for teenagers in need. This program directly benefits high school student

Elks Lodge #1679, Sanford, NC -  On December 12th, members of Elks Lodge #1679 in Sanford, North Carolina, gathered to honor an outstanding student leader, Cadet Staff Sergeant Valeria Martinez. A dedicated sophomore from Lee County High School, Ms. Martinez was recognized for her exceptional achievements in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. During the ceremony, Lodge members presented Ms. Martinez with the prestigious  Elks JROTC Medal  and a  Certi