Last Updated
November 08, 2007
The Maple Grove Lions
are always looking for the best way to spend the money that we raise each
year. If you know of a worthy cause within the local area that could use the
support of the Maple Grove Lions, please fill out our
Request for Charitable
Donation form.
Our charitable review
committee will carefully review each request and make a recommendation to
our board of directors. Although we cannot possibly satisfy all of the
requests that are presented to us, but we will respond to every request.
Eyeglass collection.
Lions international and the Maple Grove Lions actively
collect used eyeglasses for redistribution to people who otherwise would not
be able to afford corrected eyesight. For more information and
information on where to drop off your old eyeglasses,
click here.
Since 1917, Lions have served the world's population through hard work and commitment to make a difference in the lives of people everywhere. With 1,436,487 members serving in more than 44,500 clubs in over 180 countries and areas, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired.
The majority of the world's eye banks are established and supported by Lions, as are hundreds of clinics, hospitals and eye research facilities. In their local communities, Lions provide free, quality eye care, eyeglasses and optical aids. But the Lions are not limited to those activities. Read on to see other examples of involvement by The Maple Grove Lions.
Sponsorships and Funding Maple Grove Lions
Scholarship Program
C.R.O.S.S. Food Shelf
Camp Courage
Boy Scout Troop 584 in Maple Grove
Medical Expenses for Local Citizens
Computers for Seniors
Computers for School District 279
High School Marching Bands - Osseo/Maple Grove
High School Swim Teams - Osseo/Maple Grove
High School Newspapers - Osseo/Maple Grove
Senior Citizen Dances
The Dixie Cats Band
Various projects for:
Maple Grove Fire Department
Maple Grove Police Department
Maple Grove Community Center
The Maple Grove Dande-Lions Club
(MG Lions charter sponsored)
Lions Park at MG Community Center (June, 1997)
Fundraising Activities
Charitable Gambling
Donations from local businesses
Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
Annual Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Biannual Antique Show and Sale
Community Benefit Dinner
Holiday Craft Show
MGCO Breakfast with Santa
Annual Lions Corn Roast in conjunction with Maple Grove Days
Community Service Projects
Eye Exams and Eyeglasses for children in need
Hearing Exams and Aids for people in need
World Lions Service Day Community Food Drive
Annual Walk for Juvenile Diabetes
Support for Courage Center and
Camp Courage
Emergency Relief for residents of
Maple Grove and surrounding communities
Minnesota Lions Eye Bank Tissue
Transportation
Foundation at Mall of America
Christmas Baskets for needy families
Maple Grove Ambassador Program
District 279 Foundation
Osseo Lions Roar - parade unit
Maple Grove - parade unit
District and International Projects
Minnesota Lions Eye Bank and Children's Clinic
Relay for Life (Cancer prevention)
Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation and Clinic
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Diabetes Foundation
Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF)
Lions Quest Program K-12 (drug awareness)
Special projects currently in progress or recently completed.
Picnic Pavilion to be built on park land near the Maple Grove Community Center.
The Maple Grove Lions have completed
construction of the Pavilion.
Special Club Meetings
Installation and Awards Night
Joint Meetings
Mystery Night
Holiday Party
The Maple Grove Lions meet twice monthly on the first and third Tuesday. The first monthly meeting is a dinner and social meeting, with program or speaker, at Dehn's Country Manor at 6:30 pm, and the second monthly meeting is a Board meeting, usually at Maple Grove Community Center, open to all MG Lions.
Learn more about the city of Maple Grove by browsing their web site.
Click here.
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