E.L.K. Initiative Updates

We are grateful for Walmart's contribution to our efforts. Walmart in Kannapolis has partnered with ELK to provide refreshments for ELK...

We had absolutely gorgeous weather and a HUGE turnout. We saw a lot of familiar faces and many new faces. Sadly, the winter months are...

Another huge turnout and beautiful weather for our November event at A. L. Brown High school. We had volunteers from the community, A.L....

We had another beautiful day and great turnout on October 19th. Volunteers cleaned around the Pizza Hut at Gateway Center Drive. This...

Thank you volunteers!

Saturday 09/21/24 - West 8th Street from 9am to 11am. ​ Saturday 10/19/24 - Gateway Center Drive in Kannapolis. We want to thank Pizza...

Elk is grateful to all the volunteers, churches, schools, and businesses who have contributed to our efforts. Pizza Hut at Gateway Center...

Thanks to the Refuge church for hosting our last event of the season. We had a great turnout and beautiful sunny skies. Some regular...

We had a strong start to our May 4th event. Then the rains came. Fortunately, we still got some litter and had some fun.

Another successful day of litter pickup. We had a big turnout, sunny skies, and fun teamwork. We gathered 18 bags of litter and large...

Picking up litter is very rewarding. Volunteers enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends, and make a powerful impact on our community.

Volunteers enjoy light refreshments at the end of each event. If you, your business, or church would like to sponsor an event please...

We had a huge turn out on March 23, 2024. The majority of our volunteers are Gen Z but they don't mind the rain or getting dirty. Our...

Volunteers met an extra friend at our March 23, 2024 event. Fortunately, we were able to help the pup back home.

Spring is right around the corner and we are getting ready for the litter pick up season. Below is the schedule. 03/23/24 @ 10 am - West...

Arthur Ewersmann and his family have been with Elk since the start! He volunteered with father, Jeremy, and sister, Greta, when he was in...

Jazlyn has been a regular Elk volunteer and she represents West Cabarrus High School. Thank you Jazlyn!!!

RCCC Early College volunteers have also been steady contributors in 2023. We appreciate their hard work!

A.L. Brown's Beta and Juniorettes club members have contributed the most volunteer hours this year. The first picture is Mayor Hinnant...

The 6031 Gateway Center Pizza Hut Team donated six large pizzas to our volunteers. Our last event of the year was Dec 2nd, 2023. It was...