Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley

Local Scholorships

Working through the WISD Administration, the Weimar Encore Lions Club provides local youth with scholarships to be used toward fulfilling higher education opportunities.

Leader Dogs for the Blind

The Weimar Encore Lions provides monetary support to this not For Profit Organization.  Leader Dogs was founded in 1939 and provides dog guides to the blind and visually impaired.  The ultimate goal of the Organization is to enhance the mobility, independence and quality of life for those visually affected.  The guide dog services are provided free of charge, including room and board and travel to and from its Rochester Hills, Michigan campus.

Texas Lions Camp

The club provides monetary support to the Texas Lions Camp.  The camp is a recognized non-profit corporation, established under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Service Code with its primary purpose to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas.  Campers learn a "Can Do" philosophy and are allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem.  Located in scenic Kerrville,Texas, the Camp serves over 1500 children per summer. Besides being a financial contributor, the Club is also a proud sponsor of local children to attend and take advantage of the Camp's amenities.

World Services for the Blind

WSB was founded by the Lions of Arkansas to serve blind or visually impaired people who needed to learn independent living skills or job training skills tailored to the special requirements of their individual visual impairments.  Until 2011, the official name of Word Services for the Blind was Lions World Services for the Blind.  Although all board members are Lions with one exception and the center remains a major Lions charity, the name was shortened to simply World Services for the Blind to enhance fund raising from groups outside of Lions.  Many funding organizations felt there was no need for funding since Lions supported the center.  In the hearts of Lions we realize the center is truly a Lions charity, but also realize that outside funding is critical to the health of the organization. The goal of WSB then, and today, is to empower blind or visually impaired adults to achieve sustainable independence through life skills, career training and community access.  Since it birth, WSB has served more than 1200 people from all 50 states and 58 countries.  WSB is a fabulous center of which we can all take great pride.  Through the year, WSB has gradually expanded its services to become the most comprehensive adult rehabilitation center in the World.