here are a few service projects that the el paso...
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Service ProjectsHere are a few service projects that the El Paso Downtown Lions Club takes part in through the support and service of its members:
Collection and distribution of used eyeglasses in Medical Mission trips to third world countries.
Provide eye exams, eye surgery and new eyeglasses to underprivileged children and adults in the Southwest Region via the West Texas Lions Eye Health Foundation.
Perform vision screening tests at Health Fairs and schools.
Send children with disabilities, diabetes and Downs Syndrome to the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville, Texas.
Volunteer as bell ringers for the Salvation Army and host a Christmas party for the children at the center.
Since 1923, Design, build & operate a float for the Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Volunteer as judges at school science and art fairs.
Host the Annual Peace Poster Contest for 11-13 year old students.
Usher for the Fifth Grade People’s Concert provided by the El Paso Symphony.
Become a Member Contact us at:
(915) 355-6677 Lion Annette(915) 433-5755 Lion Emma(915) 539-6834 Lion Susan
orAttend our Friday meetings at:
The El Paso Club201 W. Main
18th Floor, 12pmEl Paso, Texas 79901
Lunch Buffet availableFree Valet Parking
Visit our website and click on the calendar page for upcoming events and Friday meeting topics and speakers
www.elpasodowntownlions.org
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind, visually impaired, and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world.
El Paso Downtown Lions Club
Chartered in 1923
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The Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) helps fund Lions Humanitarian Projects.
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El Paso Downtown LionsAnnually Support:
World Services for the Blind
Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
Texas Lions Foundation
Leader Dog for the Blind
Lions Clubs International Foundation
Hearing and Speech
Diabetes Awareness Programs
West Texas Lions Eye Health Foundation
School Uniform Swap
Texas Lions Camp
Lions Eye Bank
Lion Marilu Beard judging at a Science Fair.