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The Purple Pig is the fundraising arm of the California-Hawaii Elks Association Major Project, Inc. (CHEMPI).
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.
Watch this heart-felt video about the Purple Pig program from its inception in 1950–and see how inspiring and powerful the program is working in action.
Learn About the 2026 CHEMPI Theme Child, Sarah
Are You Ready to Donate to The Purple Pig?
Santa Monica Elks Lodge #906 proudly supports the California-Hawaii Elks Major Project. We invite our members, families, and friends to join us in making a difference. By becoming a Purple Pig donor, you become part of a tradition of compassion that has transformed the lives of hundreds of children. You can make a onetime donation or become a Recurring Doner. You do not need to be an Elk to donate!
To Donate Click the Link Below
Other Ways to Give to the Purple Pig
What is BLT Legacy Giving? The BLT Legacy Giving Program allows caring individuals to make charitable gifts that support children served by the Major Project (aka The Purple Piggy Bank). There are a number of different ways to provide for future generations of the children served by our CHEMPI Therapists and Vision Screeners. Remember 96 cents of every dollar contributed goes directly to services provided to children in need. Both Elks and non-Elks can add the Major Project as a beneficiary to their life insurance, wills or retirement plan. Individuals can also make gifts of stocks and other assets to CHEMPI. Additionally, there is a special program available that allows those who are able to contribute $10,000 or more to support the Major Project while receiving income and potential tax benefits. Please consider making a lasting legacy gift to the children in whatever manner works best for you. For more information, contact our Lodge BLT Legacy Giving Chairperson Lisette Gold or contact the CHEA Office in Fresno at 800-742 1907.