Besides the many projects that are conducted by our clubs, there are several projects that span across the clubs. Below are the people that are spearheading these projects with a link to their website. If you want to find out more, their names and contact information can be found within our member area.
Multiple-District 20 Wide Projects
Lions KidSight USA Foundation
Lions KidSight USA Foundation is a nationwide program to safeguard the vision of children aged 6 months through 6 years.
Most young children don’t get their vision screened until they have problems learning or paying attention in school. By then, it may already be too late. Unless vision problems are detected early and corrected, they risk becoming permanent by age 7. Lions KidSight USA Foundation
PO Box 833 - Corning, NY 14830
President PDG Michael Lawkowski
District 20R1 Chairs - Lions Ralph Fasano and Kathy Gaughran
Screening Cameras: Blauvelt Lions Club, North Rockland Lions Club, Carmel Kent Lions Club
Visions
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization whose purpose is to develop and implement programs to: - Assist people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities; - Educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life. VISIONS fulfills its purpose by providing:
VISIONS VCB is a 35-acre year-round residential rehabilitation and training center and summer vacation camp in Rockland County, New York.
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Individualized rehabilitation training at home or in the community
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Social services
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Employment training and job development
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Group and community education and activities
111 Summit Park Rd - Spring Valley, NY 10977 - (845) 354-3003
District 20R1 Lions Clubs have been supporting the Center for decades. Most infrastructures were adopted, restored, and maintained by Lions Clubs. Also, another way to support VCB is to make an annual donation.
VCB Director kfindleyjones@visionsvcb.org (845) 354-3003 ext. 302
VCB Facilities Manager srodriguez@visionsvcb.org ext. 304
Recycle for Sight
New Jersey Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center, Inc.
c/o The Katzenbach School for the Deaf
320 Sullivan Way - West Trenton, NJ 08628
Phone: 908-788-5466 Email: NJLERC@aol.com
Website: www.NJLERC.org
Walmarts with optical departments may also accept eyeglasses.
Albany Lions Eye Bank
Albany Lions Eye Bank’s mission is to continually strive to develop and focus on new treatments, technologies, eye research, and educational opportunities for our educators, physicians, and communities in order to provide the very best patient care for the people of NY and our neighbors in New England.
6 Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203
Telephone: (518) 489-7606
info@lionseyebankalbany.org www.lionseyebankalbany.org
Association for the Visually Impaired
The Association for the Visually Impaired enables persons of all ages who are visually impaired or blind living throughout Rockland and Orange Counties to lead as independent a life as possible within their own homes and communities.
845.574.4950260 Old Nyack Turnpike - Spring Valley, NY 10977
With Northwell Health, the Lions Eye Bank coordinates all of the activities necessary to recover, process, medically screen, and distribute donated eye tissue for transplantation, research, education, and the advancement of medical techniques.
900 Franklin Avenue - Valley Stream, NY 11580 http://www.lebli.org/
- (516) 256 6990
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs by providing superbly bred and trained dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
800-942-0149 www.guidingeyes.org
Lions Camp Badger
Lions Camp Badger’s Mission is to provide services that enhance the educational, vocational, personal growth and independence of differently-abled youth and adults.
725 LaRue Rd Spencer, NY 14883 www.lionscb.org
800-232-706 lionscampbadger@htva.net
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eace Poster Contest
The Peace Poster Contest, created in 1988, gives young people the opportunity to creatively express their feelings for world peace and to share their visions with the world.
N.B. submissions are usually, but do not have to be from, a middle school. Clubs may seek out students (age 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2019) in after school, recent immigrant, subsidized lunch, religious community, or other audiences. 2020/2021 Theme – “Peace Throught Service”
Peace Poster Contest kits (PPK-1) are available from the Club Supplies Department at International Headquarters. The cost of the kit is US$11.95 plus S/H and taxes.
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October 1 – deadline to order a Kit
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November 15 – Postmark deadline to submit an entry to District Governor
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February 1 – International Winners notified
Lions Quest
Lions Quest is a comprehensive, positive youth development program offered by Lions Clubs International Foundation to thousands of schools and millions of young people throughout the world.
Program Manager: Matthew Kiefer Matthew.Kiefer@lionsclubs.org
(630) 571-5466 x 6960 www.lions-quest.org
District 20R1 Wide Projects
Ronald McDonald House Greater Hudson Valley gives families with critically ill and traumatically injured children the gift of togetherness and keeps them close to the care and resources they need.
P.O. Box 299
80 Woods Road - Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-6455 info@rmhghv.org
Friends of Karen
Friends of Karen is a Patient and Family Support charity which provides emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families in order to help keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope.
Westchester Headquarters
118 Titicus Road - North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 277-4547 https://www.friendsofkaren.org/
Bridges
BRiDGES is community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and providing services on behalf of people with disabilities.
873 Route 45, Suite 108, New City, NY 10956
(845) 624-1366 www.bridgesrc.org
Blue Path
BluePath (501c3 nonprofit) provides autism service dogs, offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence.
8 Country Club Rd.
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
845.377.0477 info@bluepathservicedogs.org www.bluepathservicedogs.org
Jawonio
Jawonio is a registered 501c3 organization and the premier provider of lifespan services in the Hudson Valley of New York State for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions.
Jawonio is dedicated to advancing the independence, well-being, and equality of people with disabilities and special needs. www.jawonio.org
D
iana Hess, Chief Communications & Development
845.708.2000 x1214 diana.hess@jawonio.org
My Brother Vinny
My Brother Vinny helps formerly homeless Veterans throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC in starting over by providing furniture and housewares. MBV works with the Montrose VA, Bronx VA, and Castlepoint campuses.
P.O. Box 644 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914 299 2106 Mybrothervinny@yahoo.com www.mybrothervinny.org
Drug Crisis in Your Backyard
Its mission is:
- To promote awareness of the rampant use and dangers of prescription and illegal opiates in our community.
- To reduce the stigma associated with addiction by educating and informing the public at large that Addiction is a Disease.
- To assist individuals who are addicted or at risk, and their families by providing resources and support.​
- To advocate on relevant issues that promote and enhance the recovery community.
https://www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.org/
Other Local Projects
People to People
121 West Nyack Road - Nanuet, NY 10954
Email: info@peopletopeopleinc.org
Web site http://www.peopletopeopleinc.org
Phone: 845-623-4900 Fax: 845-623-4912
For decades, People to People has been assisting our community’s most vulnerable families, anxious seniors and worried veterans. All of us at People to People believe that by helping our neighbors meet their basic needs, we make our world a better place. Programs: Back to School with Dignity, Clothes Closet, Food Pantry, It’s In The Bag, Talk Turkey Program, Project Joy! And Joy! Store
For info on: Volunteer opportunities, 845-623-4900, ext. 213
Making a food pick-up appointment, 845-623-4900, ext. 209.
In-kind donations and food drives 845-623-4900, ext. 208.
United for the Troops
United for the Troops sole purpose is to make life while at war a little better for our brave men and women serving in the U.S. Military by collecting food, money, and goods that the military does not provide them.
Po Box 242, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation
The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation is dedicated to provide funding to Eye Research projects that are performed at the Universities in Connecticut.
P. O. Box Watertown, CT 06795
Meals On Wheels
Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland County, Inc. is a private not-for-profit community service agency serving the needs of Rockland County residents since 1974. Programs:
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Meal Delivery Service to Homebound Rockland County Resident - Phone: (845) 624-6325 Email: info@mowrockland.org
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Adult Day Care of Rockland
Phone: (845) 624-6325 Email: esalmon@mowrockland.org
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Senior Activity Centers
Phone: (845) 624-6325 Email: info@mowrockland.org
Adult Learning Center - Phone: (845) 623-5467
121 West Nyack Rd - Nanuet, New York 10954 https://mowrockland.org
Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
The Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center, Inc., is a nonprofit, 501c3 community-based, organization. Founded in 1964 as the Community Reading Room, and incorporated in 1978, the Center has grown to serve its community through an abundance of services and programs such as: NYS Licensed After School Program - NYS Licensed Summer Program - Youth Employment Program - Community Health Program - Advocacy - Rockland Family Shelter - Food Pantry - Senior Nutrition Assistance Program - Nyack Hospital Recovery Program
110 Bethune Blvd - Spring Valley, NY 10977 – https://www.mlkmpc.org/
Phone: 845-425-8910Fax: 845-425-9629 - info@martinlutherking-mpc.org
New York State Commission for the Blind
New York State Commission for the Blind enhances employability, to maximize independence, and to assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.
White Plains Office (914) 993-5381 https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cb/
Lions and Little League
Lions-sponsored teams and Little League parks are emblematic of the long continuing partnership between Little League and Lions.
Little League founder Carl Stotz was a member of the Williamsport Newberry Lions Club. The Elyria Lions Club built the first Little League field in Elyria, Ohio, in 1950. The Tuba City Lions Club built a Little League park on the Navaho-Hopi Indian Reservation, Arizona in 1957. Little League East Region Headquarters https://www.littleleague.org/
P.O. Box 2926, Bristol, CT 06011-2926
(860) 585-4730 / Fax: (860) 585-4734
K
eep Rockland Beautiful
Keep Rockland Beautiful leads efforts to clean, protect, and beautify Rockland’s environment by educating and empowering people to share in the care and stewardship of our communities.
1 20-126 North Main Street, 2nd Floor - New City, NY 10956
info@keeprocklandbeautiful.org Phone: (845) 708-9164
Fax: (845) 708-9165
Sunrise Day Camp - Pearl River
Sunrise Day Camp-Pearl River is a proud member of the Sunrise Association, whose mission is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings world-wide, through the creation of Sunrise Day Camps, Year-Round Programs and In-Hospital Recreational Activities, all offered free of charge. Sunrise Day Camp–Pearl River is a program of the Friedberg JCC, a beneficiary agencies of UJA-Federation of New York.
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or more information: https://www.sunrise-walks.org/
SunriseWALKS Campaign Manager Phone: 516.634.4015
emily.tedesco@sunriseassociation.org
VP SunriseWALKS & Camp Standards Phone: 516.634.4188
