The Texas Lions District 2-E2 Entities PowerPoint presentation was viewed at the 2nd District 2-E2 Leadership Meeting on October 17th. You are welcome to download this presentation and share it with club members. It provides detailed information about each entity supported by District 2-E2. Once downloaded, you can scroll through it manually.
The Drug Awareness Council of District 2-E2 exists to further educate youth on the pitfalls and dangers of various drugs, both illicit and legal. The Council holds regular meetings to plan events, solicit fundraising, and promote programs consistent with its central message.
The purpose of the Lions Organ and Eye Bank of District 2-E2, Inc. is to promote the conservation, restoration, and transplantation of human organs and eyes, and the prevention, treatment, and research of blindness and diabetes.
Julien C. Hyer Lions International Youth Camp – a group of students from countries around the world participate in a six-week program to expose the students to life in Texas through stays in Dallas/Fort Worth, Lake Texoma, San Antonio, and Lubbock to promote peace and understanding.
District 2-E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center is supported annually by Lions, Leos, and other volunteers. We collect used eyeglasses and deliver them to the 2-E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center (2-E2 ERC.) Volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength, and package the glasses. Most recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries where they will have the most significant impact.
The primary purpose of the Texas Lions Camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas, regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere wherein campers will learn the “Can Do” philosophy and be allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem.
The Texas Lions Foundation is an organization committed to filling humanitarian needs throughout the world. As a public, non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, its purpose is to promote human welfare by careful application of contributed funds for Humanitarian Services and Disaster Relief
LCIF supports the compassionate humanitarian service of 1.35 million Lions in 208 countries and geographic areas by providing grant funding and developing programs that improve lives worldwide. It helps to bring hope and change to communities every day, everywhere.
Three Detroit Lions Clubs founded Leader Dogs for the Blind in 1939. It empowers people who are blind, visually impaired, or Deaf-Blind with skills for a lifetime of independent travel, opening doors that may seem to have closed with the loss of sight.
World Services for the Blind is the most comprehensive rehabilitation center for blind or visually impaired adults in the world. It offers a unique combination of independent living skills, career training, and access. Its mission is to empower blind or visually impaired adults to achieve sustainable independence.
Lions Quest of Texas empowers students with 21st-century skills and fosters responsible citizenship. Our comprehensive program supports children’s growth and impacts educators, students, and organizations through high expectations and a healthy approach to life.
Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities, as well as facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are free to our clients.