BIG RAPIDS LIONS CLUB SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

Fund Raising Activities

• Ferris State University, Big Rapids High School and Rocket Football Concessions at Top Taggart Field
• White Cane Sales
• Lions Mint Sales

 Major Service Projects

•  Have provided support for three local swimming pool projects
• Have furnished a room and equipment at our local hospital
• Furnish white canes for the sight-impaired
• Provide eye screening for school students
• Provide hearing screening tests for local residents and school children
• Provide financial assistance for eye exams and eyeglasses 

The Big Rapids Lions Club supports among other things, the following charitable organizations

• Richard E. Donley College Scholarships for local high school students
• Big Rapids Community Library
• Big Rapids Fire Department
• Big Rapids Public Schools
• Ferris StateUniversity Athletics
• Ferris SVOSH (Student Volunteers in Optometric Services to Humanity) Student Organization
• Leader Dogs for the Blind
• Lions AllState Band
• Lions Club International Foundation
• Lions of Michigan Foundation
• Lions Quest (Drug Awareness)
• Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce
• Mecosta County Community Foundation
• Mecosta CountyCommission on Aging
• ArtWorks/MOCHA
• Midwest Eye Banks
• Project Starburst
• Manna Food Pantry
• Riverwalk
• Salvation Army
• Welcome Homes for the Blind