In 1950 the Purple Pig fundraising project was established by the California-Hawaii Elks Association to address the unmet needs of children with disabilities by developing a program of supporting services to aid these children at no cost to their families and without discrimination. The Purple Pig project is the fundraising arm of the California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project, Inc. (CHEMPI). CHEMPI is a charitable organization serving children with disabilities and ensuring the future and well-being our our youth through its commitment.
The California-Hawaii Elks have raised over $140.5 MILLION since 1950 to address the unmet needs of children with disabilities by developing a program of supporting services to aid these children at no cost to their families.
From its inception in 1950, The Purple Pig fundraising project has provided an inspiring and powerful program that truly makes a difference. On our PURPLE PIGS there is a saying: “A COIN A DAY AND THEY’LL WALK, TALK, SEE AND PLAY,” which is really a polite way of saying… we should do a little more.
If every single Elk in our Association would donate just 10 cents, one thin dime a day, the PIGGY BANK would have over $3.5 million for the year. As you can see, it doesn’t take much.
Just a lot of people doing just a little more to help the handicapped children that is the real reason for our existence. What we need is a lot of people working together for the same cause. That’s the Elks. That’s what the PIGGY BANK is all about!
Each of you Elks received a PURPLE PIG when you were initiated. We take off our hat to you who have used the piggy bank and returned them to the office for credit! Thank you for the past, now let’s build up the future!