Hoop Shoot needs adult volunteers
Forty young athletes are already registered for November 7 at Ferndale High School. Help as a scorer, line judge, rebounder, greeter, or Elroy mascot. Training is October 10 at 1 PM.
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FERNDALE ELKSLODGE #1588Contact UsELKS IN ACTION
Programs with purpose.
From national initiatives to neighborhood service, every program tells part of the Elks story.
PROGRAM NEWS · OCTOBER 2026
Thanksgiving baskets: Boooze Raffle
Help fund Thanksgiving baskets for local families. Ask a bartender about the Boooze Raffle and how your ticket supports this seasonal community project.
Contact the Lodge ↗Welcome, Kate Reynolds
Please welcome our new Office Clerk, Kate Reynolds. As a Past Exalted Ruler, Kate already knows our Lodge and its members well.
Out of the Darkness Walk
This year Ferndale joined Lodges across our district as Team Elks, bringing wider awareness and support to AFSP’s Metro Detroit walk.
Coins for Kids concluded successfully
Thank you to every member and guest who donated change and helped support the Michigan Major Project.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS · SEPTEMBER
You are not alone.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is struggling or needs emotional support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Support is free and confidential.
If there is an immediate physical safety threat or medical emergency, call 911.
SAM ACTIVITY CALENDAR · SEPTEMBER 2026
One small act of care each day.
The Wellness Committee calendar offers a simple daily reminder to practice self-care, recognize personal strengths, ask for help, rest, and treat yourself with kindness.
TEAM ELKS · METRO DISTRICT #4200
AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk
- Date
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location
- Belle Isle State Park, Detroit
- Schedule
- Check-in 8 AM · Walk begins 10 AM
LOCAL IMPACT · 2026
Giving you can see
Two $3,000 Wellness Committee gifts—$6,000 in documented local support—advance suicide awareness and behavioral health services.
Expanding behavioral health services
A Wellness Committee donation helps expand behavioral health services for people in our community.
Advancing suicide awareness
A second Wellness Committee gift supports suicide-awareness education, outreach, and community conversation.
Gold Key Scholarship outreach
Michigan Elks connect students with disabilities to educational and vocational scholarship opportunities.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ways Elks make a difference
National, state, and local programs create opportunities to learn, give, serve, and welcome new families.
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Eligible high-school seniors may apply for four-year awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year through November 12, 2026.
Coins for Kids Month
September collections at the Lodge support the Michigan Elks Association Major Project for children with disabilities.
Meet Elroy the Elk
Elroy helps introduce children and families to the four principles Elks live by every day.
GRAND LODGE PROGRAMS
Elks making a national difference
National programs unite nearly one million Elks in service to young people, veterans, families, and communities.
PROGRAM
Elks National Foundation
Scholarships, grants, youth programs, and community investments made possible by Elks nationwide.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMHoop Shoot
A free-throw program that helps young athletes build grit, confidence, and healthy habits.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMDrug Awareness
Age-appropriate prevention resources that help families and children make healthy choices.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMVeterans Service
Programs dedicated to ensuring that no veteran is forgotten, including Welcome Home support.
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Serving people across our state
Michigan Elks turn statewide fundraising and volunteer service into life-changing opportunities.
PROGRAM
Gold Key Scholarships
Long-term educational support for Michigan students with physical or mental disabilities.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMMichigan Major Project
Support for children with disabilities, including programs connected with Bay Cliff Health Camp.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMCoins for Kids
Our successful September collection helped support Michigan’s Major Project and the children it serves.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMState Veterans Programs
Michigan Lodges work together on outreach, supplies, recognition, and direct assistance for veterans.
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Local action, visible impact
At #1588, members transform national and state priorities into hands-on service close to home.
PROGRAM
Woodward Dream Cruise
Our signature weekend supports Elks charitable programs while welcoming members, volunteers, and first responders.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMYouth & Scholarship Support
Local fundraising and volunteer projects expand opportunities for young people and students.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMPatriot Heroes
Since 2009, Ferndale Elks have honored service members, welcomed veterans home, and supported military families.
LEARN MORE →PROGRAMCommunity Giving
Food assistance, holiday projects, charitable grants, and partnerships respond to local needs.
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