Wow! What an Extremely Busy and AMAZING Q4

 

El Paso Elks Lodge 187 extended an invite to all New Mexico Elks lodges to host their own TTP campaign, fully funded by El Paso Elks lodge. Four NM Elks lodges participated (Albuquerque, Deming, Elephant Butte and Silver City, NM.) Each lodge a turn-key TTP community program, including lodge specific TP logos, posters, social posts, sample press releases, campaign evaluation forms, etc.

 

We encouraged participating NM lodges from July-October to collect additional toiletries from their lodge members, family, friends, and their communities to enhance the impact of their TTP program.

Each participating NM lodge received a "TTP Toiletries" Amazon package which included toilet pa-per, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste. To give you an idea, most of these lodges received 8 or more cases of TP, plus several cases of shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. We provided over $5,000 total worth of toiletries to these 4 lodges, paid 100% by our lodge.

 

A total of 11 NM organizations were helped and included: Sierra House Women’s & Children’s Shelter, Silver City Gospel Mission, Gospel Mission, Hot Springs High School, Deming Public School Migrant program, Deming High School, Silver Linings Homeless, the Department of Equity DPS, New Beginnings, Under His Construction and God’s Works!

 

We are proud to announce that 11 organizations benefited with over $23,897 in toiletries and goods that were distributed to these NM Elks lodge communities through our TTP program.

 

"Alone, we can do so little; TOGETHER, we can do so much" - Helen Keller.

 

On the home front, our lodge also collected food and assembled 134 Thanksgiving boxes filled with toiletries and Thanksgiving dinner items, various other food items and $20 gift cards to purchase ham or turn-keys. These food boxes and toiletries were distributed to families in need, the elderly and various veteran organizations and area school counselors, who identify kids in need. Over $11,000 given back to our community at Thanksgiving.

 

In December, toiletry and toy collection drives were held at Dollar General stores. We were able to distribute toiletries and toys to 5 area schools, two nonprofit veterans’ organizations and St Vincent Clinic and Ciudad Nueva nonprofits. Over $7118 given back in December. In Q4 El Paso Elks TTP program has provided over $42,352 to the community.  

 

Year to date TTP provided over $169,816 back to our community.

 

We exceeded internal campaign goals as Q4 distribution drives provided over $42,352 back to our community. More than 9 local nonprofits and veterans groups in El Paso received toiletries items during our TTP distribution drives. Additionally, we increased ELKS awareness by assisting 4 NM Elks lodges and 11 of their community organizations by providing them with turn-key TTP program and over $23,897 in toiletries and goods.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

El Paso Elk's Lodge 187 

Charitable Work Is What We Do Best!

 

JOINING FORCES with New Mexico Lodges!

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“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller.

 

This month was special and an amazing way to close out Q3.  As you may or may not know, El Paso Elks Lodge 187 TTP Outreach program provides needed toiletry items (toilet paper, shampoo/conditioner/ body soap, toothbrush and toothpaste) to local non-profits, poor schools, veterans etc. These basic items are proven to provide self-dignity and self-worth and promotes overall well-being and good health. This year, to date, we’ve provided over $161,690 in toiletries and items, to the El Paso community, with this program alone!

 

We’ve worked extremely hard over the past five years to make this campaign successful and wanted to expand the program, to assist “more” people - while “collaborating together” with our fellow lodges!

 

A few months ago, we extended an invite to all New Mexico lodges to host their own TTP campaign, fully funded by El Paso Elks lodge.  Four NM Elks lodges participated (Albuquerque, Deming, Elephant Butte and Silver City.) We provided each lodge a turn-key TTP community program, including lodge specific TTP logos, posters, social posts, sample press releases and campaign evaluation forms.  We also were available for any questions along the way.

 

We encouraged participating NM lodges from July-September to collect additional toiletries from their lodge members, family, friends, and their communities to enhance the impact of their TTP program.

 

Then, at the end of September, each  participating NM lodge received a “TTP Toiletries” Amazon package which included toilet paper, shampoo,conditioner, body soap, toothbrush and toothpaste.  To give you an idea, most of these lodges received 8 or more cases of TP, plus several cases of shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

 

We are eagerly waiting for these lodges to wrap up their distribution drives and can’t wait to congratulate each of them. Several NM local organizations were helped including local veterans groups, local non profits and more.  We will provide more details and pictures next month.  “Thank You” to each of the NM lodges who participated and for all your extra efforts to help your communities! 💜  We are so proud to be part of it and hope the impact in your communities was grand!!!

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“Together we ARE making a difference,” in our community. 

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2022 Q3 TTP Campaign

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What a great month!! El Paso Elks lodge #187 celebrated 🎉 131 years of serving the El Paso community, by giving back!!!

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We are proud to announce that our August TTP collection and distribution drive is complete and we provided over $14,000 back to our community.  More than 15 local nonprofits and veterans groups received toiletries items during our TTP distribution drive!  Way to go team 187!! 👏💜

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Also we’re thankful to NMEA President Hitchcock for his visit!  

He was able to experience first-hand  the TTP campaign and our lodge team members hard at work and was touched by all the testimonials given by several non profits!  The day was ended with a great 131st Anniversary Dinner Celebration at the lodge!! 

 

Huge shout out and “thank you” everyone who donated toiletries. We appreciate it so much and every donation counts and makes a difference!! 

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2022 Q2 TTP Campaign

We are proud to announce that our Q2 TTP collection and distribution drives are complete and we’ve provided over $55,730.36 back to our community with toiletry packages and sanitary products to the following organizations:

 

Organizations who benefited included:

Anthony Elementary

Livesay-chavez Post 122

Magoffin Haven

St Anthony

Texas Workforce Solutions Borderplex

St. Marks

Canutillo Schools

St Stephens Church

Nuevo Cuidad

Zen Martial Arts

Opportunity Center

CAFE Golf Tournament

Deanna Davenport School

Eastwood High Special Needs

Helen Ball Elementary School

VTLC & Magoffin

Anthonv Elementary

Elks Lodge Ruidoso

Elks Lodge Silver City

Elks Lodge Alamogordo

Elks Lodge Deming

Elks Lodge Las Vegas

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A special and heartfelt "Thank You" to all that volunteer their time and talents week after week.💕🙂.  "Together, we ARE “Making a Difference in our Community!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2022 Q1 TTP Campaign

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“Together we ARE making a difference,” in our community. We are proud to announce that our Q1 TTP collection and distribution drives were able to provide needed toiletry items along with cleaning supplies, and sanitizer and antibacterial wipes to several local nonprofits and schools in the El Paso community.  Recipients included  Garcia Elementary, Deanna Davenport School, Las crusces High School, Opportunity Center, Salvation Army, St Vencent Clinic, Purple Heart School and the VTLC.  Over $37,000 was given back to our community.  WAY TO GO! 👍🏼👏👏💜

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We would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Dollar General, for their continued support and generous donations, which allows our lodge to provide needed items throughout our community. Please support your closest Dollar General store and look for our toy collection boxes at the front of the stores.  

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A special and heartfelt "Thank You" to all that volunteer their time and talents week after week.💕🙂.  "Together, we ARE “Making a Difference in our Community!”