Community Service

Scholarship
In addition to those awarded by the Elks National Foundation, second only to the federal government in amount, the Nevada City Elks provide scholarships to local outstanding high school students.

Hoop Shoot
The Nevada City Elks host an annual "Hoop Shoot" which is the national free-throw shooting contest for youngsters from the age of 8 through 13. This annual event occurs in November of each year.

At an Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest, local lodges work in cooperation with your elementary or middle schools to create a no cost competition that's fierce, but fun. Since its origin in 1946, the Elks "Hoop Shoot" has grown to include more than three million participants annually, making it the largest coeducational sports program in the country.

Drug Awareness
This program promotes cooperative approaches to preventing youth from using illicit substances. Through literature, multi-media tools, workshops and training seminars, the program educates students, parents, schools, and volunteers of drug use.

Veterans Services
The Elks have pledged not to forget our nation's veterans. Each year they visit hundreds of thousands of veterans at VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics. and Convalescent Homes providing companionship and enhancing their level of comfort. The value of the Elks' contributions last year exceeded $18 million.

Youth Activities
The name "Elks" is synonymous with "children". The Elks support scouting and Eagle awards, outstanding student programs, sports teams recognition and any and all activities relating to youth.

Blood Drive
The Nevada City Elks Lodge sponsors yearly community blood drives right in the parking lot of our lodge home.

We Receive Thanks
Gratitude. Humble. Grateful. Determined. Four words and the emotions they bring will flood into your being when you read the "Thank You" notes from reciepients of our services. Read them at California - Hawaii Elks Association's Major Projects webpage.