Those devices eligible for consideration fall under four categories:
Eligibility criteria are written to be as inclusive as possible. All children having special needs will be considered for grant assistance providing the following criteria are met:
Application for these grants begin at the local Lodge and is evaluated by a Special Committee led by the Lodge’s leadership. The applications are approved by the Lodge. After approval, the Lodge forwards the application to TECSI for final processing, verification and fund certification.
Application feedback will be routinely given in a timely manner to all appropriate parties, and specifically to the referring Lodge. All Lodges will be notified of the results of the application process.
If you do not know the location of the Elks Lodge nearest you and do a quick search here.
You can also write or call us at:
Texas Elks Children’s Services, Inc.
1963 F.M. 1586
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 875-2425
Texas Elks Children’s Services also offers the Texas Elks Summer Camp for special needs children.
Inquiries or additional information may be obtained by visiting or calling Texas Elks Children’s Services at (800) 880-7561. An Application may be downloaded at