The Rochester Downtown Host Lions are involved in a number of projects throughout the community, including:
- Child Vision Screenings in conjunction with groups such as the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired / Goodwill.
- MarineToys for Tots distribution in conjunction with Rochester City School 22 https://toysfortots.org/locate/default.aspx?nType=1
- Foodlink Backpack Program Tens of thousands of children in our 10-county service area receive free or reduced-price lunch at school. But when school is closed during weekends and holidays, many of those children go hungry. Foodlink’s BackPack Program provides children in need with bags of nutritious food they can discreetly take home and easily prepare on their own. The bags typically weigh about five pounds and contain items from all the food groups (according to MyPlate.gov). Foodlink (foodlinkny.org)
- Diabetes Awareness Diabetes | Lions Clubs International Diabetes can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves and teeth. In most high-income countries, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputation. It is expected to affect 629 million adults by 2045. Diabetes | Lions Clubs International
- In addition, we at times provide limited finacial support for community organizations, including
- Lions Camp Badger which offers programs for youth and young adults .www.lionscb.org Our Mission is to provide services that enhance the educational, vocational, personal growth and independence of differently-abled individuals.
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- Project New Hope, providing retreats for veterans and their familiies following a return from combat.
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