The Elks Mission Statement is – To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

In February 16, 1868, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks began and soon there were requests for Elks Lodges in cities other than New York. In response to these appeals, the Elks asked the New York State legislature for a charter authorizing the establishment of a Grand Lodge with the power to establish local lodges anywhere in the United States. When the Grand Lodge Charter was issued, the founders then received the first local charter as New York Lodge No. 1 on March 10, 1871.

With just under 1 million members in more than 2,000 lodges across the country, the Elks, comprised of both men and women, are one of the largest and most active fraternal organizations in the world!

Over the years this charitable organization has been serving children with disabilities by providing Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, Preschool Vision Screening, Scholarship Grants, Hospital Grants, Support for our Veterans, Americanism and More…

Visit us at our local lodge today at 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks, CA or contact us by phone during office hours M-F 10-3 805.496.2477