Sierra Vista Lions Club: We Serve!
APR 2025
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. Shelter staff recycles the cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Collect Donated Eyeglasses. Volunteers collect used/donated eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses from collection boxes located at multiple sites. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
MAR 2025
Make a Blanket Morning. The Sierra Vista Lions Club partnered with Project Linus and the Salvation Army to hold a ‘Make-A-Blanket’ Morning. We are beyond grateful for the 41 amazing adult and youth volunteers who came together for our Make-a-Blanket Morning on March 8th! Together you:
- Tied the fringe edges on 35 no-sew fleece blankets
- Tied the fringe edges on 35 no-sew fleece blankets
- Crocheted edges around 8 fleece blankets
- Colored 82 quilt squares – enough for 6 unique quilts!
These beautiful blankets will be delivered by Project Linus volunteers to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, in foster care, or otherwise in need.
A special shoutout to those who donated handmade items:
- 16 crocheted blankets
- 5 fleece blankets with crocheted edges
- And to those who donated quilting fabric for future projects
As this event continues to grow, we’re thrilled to see more community and school groups getting involved. Huge thanks to the Buena High School National Honor Society for helping cut and tie fleece blankets!
Your kindness makes a difference! Let’s keep spreading warmth and love.
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff recycles the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Collect Donated Eyeglasses. Volunteers collect used/donated eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses from collection boxes located at multiple sites. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
Donated Food to the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps. Donated food to the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps that will be used in their hunger relief program or food bank.
Relay for Life Planning Sessions. The SV Lions Club's Relay for Life team captain attended a planning session for the 2025 American Cancer Society Relay for Life activities. This year's event will be held at the Sierra Vista City Park on October 25, 2025 from 2-10 pm. The Sierra Vista Lions Club's relay team is the "Sierra Vista Lions Roar".
FEB 2025
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff recycles the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Collect Donated Eyeglasses. Volunteers collect used/donated eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses from collection boxes located at multiple sites. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
Eyeglass Washing, Sorting & Recycling (for eyeglass distribution & recycling programs). Volunteers sorted, washed, dried and prepared used/donated eyeglasses for further processing. The prescriptions of usable glasses will be read at a later date; then the glasses are packaged according to prescriptions and taken to the Tucson Arizona Lions Recycling Terminal (ALERT) for distribution during humanitarian missions. Broken/unusable glasses are boxed up for recycling.
Relay for Life Planning Sessions. The SV Lions Club's Relay for Life team captain attended a planning session for the 2025 American Cancer Society Relay for Life activities. This year's event will be held at the Sierra Vista City Park on October 25, 2025 from 2-10 pm. The Sierra Vista Lions Club's relay team is the "Sierra Vista Lions Roar".
JAN 2025
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff recycles the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Make a Blanket Morning. The Sierra Vista Lions Club partnered with Project Linus and the Salvation Army to hold a ‘Make-A-Blanket’ Morning. We had 48 adults and youth volunteers from our community attend the event and create 53 no-sew fleece blankets, crochet a border on 4 fleece blankets, and also create 109 custom quilt blocks by coloring in pre-printed fabric templates. The completed quilt blocks will be assembled into 9 one-of-a-kind quilts at a later date. We also had wonderful people stop by and donate beautiful quilts, afghans, and blankets for Project Linus, and also donated quilt fabric, fleece and yarn for future Make-a-Blanket Mornings.
Project Linus blankets are delivered to children who are traumatized, seriously ill, in hospitals, shelters, or social service agencies, and who need a sense of security, comfort, warmth, and love.
Our ‘Make a Blanket’ Mornings are open to anyone who'd like to help make the blankets. We provide complimentary light refreshments available while they last.
Collected Used Eyeglasses. Volunteers collected 200 used eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses that members from our community had dropped into our Lions eyeglass collection boxes. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
DEC 2024
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff collects the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Cupcake decorating with youth & families of the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps' Culinary Arts Program youth. The Sierra Vista Lions Club purchased ingredients, baked chocolate, strawberry, and funfetti cupcakes, and made buttercream frosting for the youth enrolled in the Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps' Culinary Arts Program and their families to decorate at their Chriatmas party. Our Lions baked the cupcakes and made the buttercream frosting the day before party. We set up a decorating station at the party; frosted the cupcakes and handed them to the children and adults who created Christmas Cupcake Masterpieces with the edible Christmas decorations we'd provided.
NOV 2024
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff collects the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Collected Used Eyeglasses. Volunteers collected 219 used eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses that members from our community had dropped into our Lions eyeglass collection boxes. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
Donation to St. Vincent de Paul/Our Lady of the Mountains Conference for their Annual Thanksgiving Food Box Program. We made a $100 donation for the Thanksgiving Food Box Program.
OCT 2024
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff collects the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Make a Blanket Morning. The Sierra Vista Lions Club partnered with the Salvation Army and Project Linus to hold a ‘Make-A-Blanket’ Morning. We had adults and youth volunteers from our community who created no-sew fleece blankets and also custom quilt blocks by coloring in pre-printed fabric templates, plus some volunteers crocheted edges around fleece blankets during the event. The completed quilt blocks will be assembled into beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts at a later date. We also had wonderful people stop by and donate afghans, blankets, fleece and yarn for Project Linus.
Project Linus blankets are delivered to children who are traumatized, seriously ill, in hospitals, shelters, or social service agencies, and who need a sense of security, comfort, warmth, and love.
Our ‘Make a Blanket’ Mornings are open to anyone who'd like to help make the blankets. We provide complimentary light refreshments available while they last.
Vision Screening. Members of the Sierra Vista Lions Club and community volunteers conducted vision screenings on 262 students at 2 Cochise County Schools. The screenings are done utilizing SPOT Vision Screening Machines that check for six vision issues. The vision screening is provided at no cost to the schools/preschools/facilities.
Volunteer at Local School Library. Provided volunteer assistance at a local school library.
SEP 2024
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff collects the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Pay for Eye Exams & Glasses. The Sierra Vista Lions Club screens applicants who are disadvantaged adults in our local community; then pays for eye exams and glasses for those meeting specified economic criteria. We funded exams and glasses for 3 adults in September.
Vision Screening. Members of the Sierra Vista Lions Club and community volunteers conducted vision screenings on 361 students at 3 Cochise County Schools. The screenings are done utilizing SPOT Vision Screening Machines that check for six vision issues. The vision screening is provided at no cost to the schools/preschools/facilities.
Volunteer at Local School Library. Provided volunteer assistance at a local school library.
AUG 2024
Make a Blanket Morning. The Sierra Vista Lions Club partnered with the Salvation Army and Project Linus to hold a ‘Make-A-Blanket’ Morning. We had 41 adults and youth volunteers from our community who created 46 no-sew fleece blankets during the event and also created custom quilt blocks by coloring in pre-printed fabric templates. The completed quilt blocks will be assembled into 4 beautiful one-of-a-kind quilts at a later date. We also had wonderful people stop by and donate afghans and blankets for Project Linus.
Project Linus blankets are delivered to children who are traumatized, seriously ill, in hospitals, shelters, or social service agencies, and who need a sense of security, comfort, warmth, and love.
Our ‘Make a Blanket’ Mornings are open to anyone who'd like to help make the blankets. We provide complimentary light refreshments available while they last.
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Event. Participated in the 2024 Relay for Life activities at the Sierra Vista Veteran's Memorial Park. This year's event had a "Decades" theme. The Sierra Vista Lions Club's relay team is the "Sierra Vista Lions Roar".
Pay for Eye Exams & Glasses. The Sierra Vista Lions Club screens applicants who are disadvantaged adults in our local community; then pays for eye exams and glasses for those meeting specified economic criteria. We funded exams and glasses for 2 adults in August.
Vision Screening. Members of the Sierra Vista Lions Club and community volunteers conducted vision screenings on 2,182 students at 6 Cochise County Schools. The screenings are done utilizing SPOT Vision Screening Machines that check for six vision issues. The vision screening is provided at no cost to the schools/preschools/facilities.
JUL 2024
Aluminum Can Recycling. The Sierra Vista Lions Club collected aluminum cans and donated them to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Shelter. The shelter staff collects the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
Collect Donated Eyeglasses. Volunteers collect used/donated eyeglasses, sunglasses, and reading glasses from collection boxes located at multiple sites. The glasses will undergo further processing - usable ones for redistribution to less fortunate individuals in developing countries; unusable ones are recycled.
Eyeglass Washing, Sorting & Recycling (for eyeglass distribution & recycling programs). Volunteers sorted, washed, dried and prepared used/donated eyeglasses for further processing. The prescriptions of usable glasses will be read at a later date; then the glasses are packaged according to prescriptions and taken to the Tucson Arizona Lions Recycling Terminal (ALERT) for distribution during humanitarian missions. Broken/unusable glasses are boxed up for recycling.
Pay for Eye Exams & Glasses. The Sierra Vista Lions Club screens applicants who are disadvantaged adults in our local community; then pays for eye exams and glasses for those meeting specified economic criteria. We funded exams and glasses for 10 adults in July.
