EYEGLASSES
The Elgin Lions Club works with the Community Crisis Center and U-46 School Nurses to provide eyeglasses to those needing assistance. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, the Elgin Lions provided 80 children and adults with a free eye exam and eyeglasses. This service is considered the primary one for both the Elgin Lions as well as Lions International. At the Lions 1925 International Convention, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be "knights to the blind in the crusade against darkness." Thus began this main mission for the Lions.
For more information, call or email us by using the information on the Contact Us page. Also, a copy of the application for eyeglasses assistance is available below.
Elgin lions club activities
Lion secretary Bonnie Kleinmark receiving recognition for the Lions work on the red kettle campaign
Lion secretary Bonnie Kleinmark receiving recognition for the Lions work on the red kettle campaign
Lion secretary Bonnie Kleinmark receiving recognition for the Lions work on the red kettle campaign
a yearly tradition of participating in the Fourth of July parade in elgin
Lion secretary Bonnie Kleinmark receiving recognition for the Lions work on the red kettle campaign
Lion secretary Bonnie Kleinmark receiving recognition for the Lions work on the red kettle campaign