Elks Lodge No. 6
  • Major Project
The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, affectionately known as Purple Pig pledges its commitment to addressing the unmet needs of disabled children throughout the states of California and Hawaii by developing a program of supporting services to aid these children at no cost to the families and without discrimination.

Sarah 2026 - 2027 Major Project Theme Child

Sarah's continued progress would not be possible with-out access to specialized services and resources. Special thanks are extended to the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project for their generous donations and ongoing sup-port for children and their families. Their contributions help ensure that children like Sarah receive essential Therapies and Interventions that might otherwise be out of reach. For many families facing complex medical and developmental challenges, this support provides not only services but also hope and opportunity for a brighter future. Sarah's journey is one of perseverance, supported by a dedicated team of Therapists, medical providers, and her loving family. She has demonstrated encouraging growth in gross motor, communication, interaction, and engage-ment. While her path includes ongoing challenges, her progress highlights the importance of consistency and a collaborative approach to care. Despite these obstacles, Sarah is a sweet and loving child who brings joy to those around her. She has a special love for music, which captures her attention and brings out her bright personality. Music not only makes her happy but also serves as a valuable therapeutic tool, encouraging vocalization, engagement, and interaction. Her gentle nature and positive spirit shine through her daily interactions and Therapy sessions. With her sweet personality, love of music, and strong support system, Sarah continues to make meaningful strides. Her story reflects the power of compassion, teamwork, and access to resources in helping children reach their fullest potential.

The members of Elks #6 hold a special passion for this project. If you join us for Sunday Breakfast we hope you will contribute to our Purple Pig so that children like Will can Walk, Talk, See, and Play.

California Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc, (CHEMPI) provides:
Occupational Therapy:

Through individual home instruction, the goal for all children in the program is to become as independent and self-sufficient as they can. Our occupational therapists, working with the parents, teach our children the basics from feeding and dressing skills to dealing with sensory integration and learning to play.

Physical Therapy:

The Elks physical therapists evaluate and treat children with a wide range of disabilities as they travel from home to home. Their focus is to help these children learn or improve important motor skills by educating or re-educating muscles and increase strength, endurance and coordination.

Early Vision Screening:

Preschool Vision Screeners travel from school to school to test kids for any kind of visual problems, from mild to severe.

Speech-Language Therapy:

The Elks highly trained speech-language pathologists can diagnose a variety of communication disorders and coordinate a home program of therapy with the parents. Many speech-language problems are addressed by the staff, including swallowing or feeding difficulties.