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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

Elks Lodge #1679, Sanford, NC - Three Elks lodges within the East Central Region of North Carolina joined forces to support the annual lighting of an Elks-donated Christmas tree at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Living Center. This collaboration between the lodges resulted in the donation of a live 10-foot tree, as well as refreshments for the event, which was attended by approximately 15 elderly veterans and 20 supporters. The unity of these lodges plays

Donate to the Elks Disaster Relief Fund Many have asked how they can make a monetary donation to the disaster relief fund. We have several options for your convenience. Mail check to: NC Elks Disaster Relief Fund c/o Lee Littiken PO Box 1781 Sanford, NC 27331 Donate at your local lodge: Give cash or check to your lodge secretary Online using our secure payment methods (link or QR code): Click on the "Donate" button or scan QR code below. Send checks directly to NC El

Joseph W Clancy North Carolina State Elks Association State President 2024 - 2025 I would like to thank the members of the North Carolina Elks Association for providing me the opportunity to serve them as their 2024 – 2025 State President. This is a true honor and assure you I will do my best to make the State Association an organization that we are all proud to be a member. I relocated to Sanford, NC from New Jersey in 1997, shortly after becoming a member of the Sanford E