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Eyeglass Recycling Center of Texas:
Used eyeglasses are collected by Lions and other volunteers and
are recycled at the Center where they are cleaned, repaired and
classified by prescription. The eyeglasses are then distributed
to those in need by Lion volunteers and other organizations hosting
optical missions in developing countries.
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Texas Lions
Camp:
A Haven for children with diabetes and other disabilities. It is
located in Kerrville, Texas, and is supported by donations from
all Texas Lions Clubs, as well as individual commitments. Any child
with a disability may be considered for attendance, when sponsored
by a Lion.
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Texas Lions
Foundation:
ormed by and for the Lions Clubs of Texas in order to provide grants
for Humanitarian Disaster Relief Purposes. Funds for these grants
come from Lions and Lions Clubs in Texas who have made voluntary
contributions to the Texas Lions Foundation as well as fund raising
activities.
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Lions Eye
Bank of Texas:
non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation of sight through
collecting, processing and distributing human ocular tissue for
corneal transplant surgery, prosthetic enhancement and valuable
medical research. The organization also sponsors educational programs
for the medical community and general public.
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International
Lions Foundation:
A global charitable arm of Lions International, providing grants
to Lions Clubs to enable them to answer needs in their communities.
Last year alone, LCIF disbursed grants in excess of $16.7 million
to Lions Districts around the world.
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Leader
Dogs for the Blind:
One of the best-known service activities of Lions. Leader Dogs have
been trained since the founding of the school in 1939. Lions have
helped spread the word that blind people who want to be free and
mobile can have a Leader Dog for the asking.
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Lions World Service for Blind:
A school for the blind and visually impaired with a goal to provide
functional independence to its students. LWSB is located in Little
Rock, Arkansas.
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Fundraising
Projects:
The Livingston Lions Club also participates in the following fund-raising
projects: Golf Tournament, Christmas Tree Sales, Mop & Broom Sale,
Lion Mint Sales, Fall Fund-Raiser, and White Cane Days. |
