Sierra Vista Lions Club

Arizona - United States

SIERRA VISTA LIONS CLUB

SERVICE PROJECTS

 

Make-a-Blanket Morning: 

In partnership with Project Linus and the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps, our Make-a-Blanket Mornings bring the community together to create handmade blankets for children facing illness, trauma, or other life challenges.

📍   Held at: Salvation Army Community Center                                       180 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista

🥤 Light refreshments provided (while supplies last)

Ways You Can Help:

• Join us to make no-sew fleece blankets during the event
• Color quilt squares to be sewn into unique quilts later
• Crochet borders for fleece blankets
• Create blankets or quilts at home and donate them

 Donation Guidelines

• Handmade, new, washable blankets only (quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, receiving blankets)

• Sizes: Baby (36"x36"), Child (45"x60"), Teen (60"x72")

• Blankets must be free of pet hair, smoke, and strong odors

✨ Donations of fabric, batting, thread, and yarn are also accepted. The Sierra Vista Lions Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization —    all donations are tax deductible.

See Blanket Guidelines →
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👓 Vision & Hearing Services

• Vision Screenings: Screened over 15,000 children and young adults in Cochise County through our Lions’ Vision Screening Program.

• Eyeglasses Assistance: We help local families in financial need with exams and glasses.

• Eyeglass & Hearing Aid Collection: Donation boxes are located at the below Sierra Vista locations. Collected items are refurbished and distributed locally and worldwide.

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Many thanks to the following for allowing us to place eyeglass collection boxes in their facilities.

❤️ Additional Community Service Projects

• American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Our team, SV Lions Roar, raises money to fight cancer and spread awareness of childhood cancer and eye health.

• Can Recycling for Animals – We donate aluminum cans to the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center, helping fund care for stray animals.

• Christmas Toy Drives – Provide gifts and support to bring holiday joy to local families.

• Food Bank Support – Supply food and funds for hunger relief programs.

• Forgach House Shelter – Support victims of domestic violence with resources and funding.

• Flags for First Graders – Teach local students about the American flag, pride, and citizenship.

• Forrest Doerner Lions Linear Park – Provide caretaking support for our community’s park.

• Camp Tatiyee – Sponsor children with special needs to attend summer camp and build confidence.

• School Library Volunteers – Assist local schools with literacy and library programs.

• Youth Exchange – Support international exchanges to promote peace and cultural understanding.

• Youth Scholarships – Award annual scholarships to two local high school seniors.

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🦁 Join Us in Service

The Sierra Vista Lions Club is always looking for new members, volunteers, and partners to help us expand our impact. Whether you want to attend an event, donate supplies, or explore membership, there’s a place for you here.

 

👉 Get Involved:

• Attend our next Make-a-Blanket Morning
• Donate blankets, fabric, or yarn
• Join a service project or fundraising effort
• Become a Lion and grow as a community leader

​📩 Membership Application

 

 

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