08/07/2026
💜 What Does the Elks Do?
It's a question we hear often because not many people know, and we're always happy to answer.
The Elks are more than just a lodge! We're a community of neighbors dedicated to making a difference. Through volunteer service, fundraising, and charity, Elks Lodges across the country support veterans, youth programs, scholarships, local communities, and important causes like cancer research.
Here at Richmond Elks Lodge #649, every fundraiser and event helps us give back. Whether we're supporting local families, hosting community events, recognizing our veterans, or raising money for the Indiana Elks Cancer Research Fund, every dollar stays focused on making lives better.
💜 The Indiana Elks Cancer Research Fund has been supporting cancer research for decades, helping fund scientists who are working toward better treatments and, one day, a cure. Thanks to the generosity of Elks members and community supporters, MILLIONS of dollars have been invested in research that brings hope to patients and families throughout Indiana and beyond.
When you support an Elks fundraiser, you're doing more than attending an event, you become part of something bigger.
Elks Care. Elks Share 💙
