Since 1868, Elks have been part of your community. Since WWI, when we formed the Elks War Relief Commission, we’ve made it our mission to serve this nation’s veterans and military members. In 1946, we officially became the Elks National Veterans Service Commission. Today, our volunteers provide direct service to veterans in more than 330 facilities each month. Through our grants to Elks Lodges, we connect with veterans and military members in their communities, providing them with services where they live. We help veterans rehabilitate and thrive through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits. And our Welcome Home initiative is reaching out to some of our most vulnerable veterans: those who are experiencing homelessness.