Vicksburg Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

The Vicksburg Lions Club has over 40 members that meet on the 2^nd & 4^th Mondays at 6:30 pm at The Vicksburg Community Center. Lions clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. The Vicksburg Lions Club has raised over $534,000 in support of state and local projects.

Vicksburg Lions Club recently supported:

Community Service Day

The Vicksburg Lions Club sponsored service projects throughout the Village of Vicksburg. More than 20 Lions gathered with other volunteers for spring and fall cleanup projects at area residences, Sunset Lake, VHS, Kids Club, The Historic Village, Little League ball fields, and downtown. Lions also assist with Pantry organization. Check out the photos. You can also contact us about our next Community Service Day.

Generous Hands

Lions assist with the Friday Pack Program, which provides backpacks of food each Friday to children at risk of hunger over the weekends.

http://www.generoushands.org/FridayPacks.html

Lions Club International Foundation

LCIF's focus is on Giving Sight, Supporting Youth, Providing Disaster Relief, and Meeting Humanitarian Needs. LCIF Website

Michigan Lions Foundation

The Lions of Michigan Service Foundation is a Public Charity created to help Michigan Lions Clubs provide services in their communities. Dedicated to the improvement of the quality of life of people in Michigan with unmet needs, LMSF works together with member Lions Clubs and other charities to deliver services aimed at helping people with sight and hearing deficiencies maintain their independence. http://lmsf.net/

Leader Dogs for the Blind - http://www.leaderdog.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Improving lives. Curing Type I Diabetes - http://www.jdrf.org/

Kids Sight First

Read more about it here

The Michigan Eye Bank

Together with other Lions Clubs throughout Southwest Michigan, Vicksburg Lions made possible the printing of "The Blind Porcupine" by Malia and Madison Nichols. The book tells about corneal transplantation and the gift of sight froma child's perspective. www.michiganeyebank.org

Lion's of Michigan All State Band

All State Band Information

Leonardo "Leo" The Lion recently visited the Vicksburg Lions Club and is making his way around District 11-B2 spreading Lionism to all.

Vicksburg Little League

Lions sponsor another excited Vicksburg Little League team.

South County Community Services

SCCS website

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Lions Club members ring bell's for The Salvation Army at locations around the Village of Vicksburg. Look for us around Vicksburg this holiday season.

White Cane Fund Drive

Members of the Vicksburg Lions Club take to the streets in May to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Fund Drive. Funds donated by community members will be used to offset fees for eye exams, eye surgeries, and glasses for those in need. Funds are also used to support The Michigan Eye Bank and Leader Dogs For The Blind.

South County Community Services & USPS-NALC Food Drive

Lions Club members assisted in collecting and transferring donated food items from the Vicksburg Post Office to the Vicksburg Community Center food pantry.

USPS-NALC Food Drive SCCS

Vicksburg Library Summer Reading Program

Reading, visits by zoo animals, nature centers, puppeteers, magicians & musicians

Vicksburg District Library

Vicksburg High School Graduates

Each year, the Vicksburg Lions Club & the Rotary Club jointly host a reception honoring the graduating class of Vicksburg High School. Lions will present two $1,000 Lions Scholarship Awards this year. The scholarship awards presented are based on scholarship, citizenship, and community service with an emphasis placed on community service.

Relay For Life

The Vicksburg Lions Club pledged financial support to Relay For Life

Vicksburg Lions Club also supports:

Vicksburg Police Reserves
South County Fire Authority
Vicksburg Rocket Football
United Way