Elks pledge "So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them." The Elks National Veterans Service Commission takes that pledge one step further, and promises service to our nation's veterans and military members, with a special focus on service to those in need.

New Hampshire Elks volunteers give generously of their time, energy and resources to serve veterans and military members each day, to ensure that pledge is not an idle one.

Today, our volunteers provide direct service to veterans in the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton Veterans Home in Manchester and multiple veterans homes and centers throughout the state. Through our grants to Elks Lodges, we connect with veterans and military members in their communities, providing them with services where they live. We help veterans rehabilitate and thrive through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits. And our Welcome Home initiative is reaching out to some of our most vulnerable veterans: those who are experiencing homelessness. The Pease Greeters are at Portsmouth for farewells and greeting our soldiers home.

Elks host bingo at NH Veterans Home in Tilton

Elks provide gift cards at Christmas for the residents of the Veterans Campus in Franklin

Laconia Elks brings Veterans to a Fisher Cat game in the owners suite with a day of fun for all!

As Elks, we are committed to our country, our flag, our youth and our communities. Our Order has made the commitment that "as long as there are veterans, they will not be forgotten." We honor our flag and all it stands for, support our Constitution, and salute the brave men and women who have or are serving in the defense of our great country. We are the only organization in the country to have a flag day ceremony. "Elks care, Elks share" -- and we do so in any way that we can. But we have learned how to do this and have some fun at the same time.