SIERRA VISTA LIONS CLUB
SERVICE PROJECTS
MAKE A BLANKET MORNING:
We've partnered with the Salvation Army and Project Linus to hold 'Make-A-Blanket Mornings' at the Salvation Army Community Center, 180 E. Wilcox Dr., Sierra Vista. This project is open to anyone who'd like to help out. (We provide complimentary light refreshments while they last.)
These are a few ways you can help out:
At our Make-a-Blanket Mornings:
- You can make no-sew fleece blankets that are completed throughout the morning.
- You can color quilt squares that will be assembled into unique, one-of-a-kind quilts at a later date.
- You can crochet borders on fleece blankets
At your home:
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You can make blankets or quilts & donate them. Project Linus accepts NEW, HANDMADE, WASHABLE blanket styles (quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors).
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Please Note:
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Finished blankets must be a minimum of 36″x36″. Typical sizes are:
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Baby size: 36″x36″
Child size: 45”x60”
Teen size: 60”x72”
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NO Pet hair, smokey smell,or strong chemical odor on any blanket
Project Linus CANNOT accept blankets that have pet hair on them OR that smell of smoke or strong chemicals (including perfumed fabric softeners) because they may produce severe allergic reaction in the children.
Click the below links for blanket patterns & guidelines.
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Patterns: There aren’t any specific patterns you must use. The following link contains several patterns you can use:
https://www.projectlinus.org/patterns
BUT.... please don’t use
their double-layer no-sew fleece blanket patterns.
We only need single layer blankets here.
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Blanket Guidelines are at the following link:
https://e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/3954/file/Blanket%20guidelines%20rev3-28-25.docx
Completed 'No-sew' fleece blanket example:
Completed quilts made with pre-printed images that volunteers colored in:
PROVIDE EYEGLASSES: Whenever possible, the Sierra Vista Lions Club funds sight related needs (such as eye exams and glasses) for adults in our local community providing there is a financial need. Click on the "Eyeglass Requests & Collection Sites" tab for applicant criteria and application form.
VISION SCREENING: The Sierra Vista Lions Club, in coordination with other participating Lions Clubs and community volunteers throughout Cochise County, conducts a Vision Screening Program that is available to all schools and daycare facilities throughout the county. So far over 10,000 pre-school/school age children and young adults have been screened during the past school year. Read about this program on our Vision Screening Program page.
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EYEGLASS COLLECTION: We have collection boxes in several locations throughout Sierra Vista. The glasses are collected and counted, then sent to be distributed to those in need around the world. The Sierra Vista Lions Club also collects hearing aids. The collection sites are listed on the "Eyeglass Requests & Collection Sites" page of this website.
Although our primary mission is to assist those with sight & hearing-related needs, the Sierra Vista Lions Club provides many other services to our community, such as:
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S "RELAY FOR LIFE": The Sierra Vista Lions Club sponsored the "SV Lions Roar" team comprised of 8 Lions and raised $1,700 for the American Cancer Society. SVLC Lions manned our booth, handed out childhood cancer information, a "Cancer and Your Eyes" handout, and information about our Lions Club and also Lions Clubs International.
CAN RECYCLING: We collect and donate aluminum cans to the local Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center for recycling. Their staff recycles the aluminum cans to raise funding for sick and injured stray animals and other general shelter needs.
CHRISTMAS DRIVES: We provide both funding and support to our local Christmas toy drives.
FOOD PROGRAMS: We donate food and funds in support of the local food banks and hunger relief programs.
FORGACH HOUSE DOMESTIC CRISIS SHELTER: We provide support to our local Domestic Crisis Shelter. The shelter provides various services for women & children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse including lodging for up to 45 days.
FLAGS FOR FIRST GRADERS: Each year we present a small American flag to local 1st graders for them to keep; explain how to take care of it and its importance; and remind them to be proud of their flag and to be proud to be an American.
These first graders have been learning to say the pledge of allegiance, have talked about our country, its flag, and our presidents before this assembly so this event reinforces the importance of our flag.
FORREST DOERNER LIONS LINEAR PARK: Provide caretaking assistance for the park as needed.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP: We provide funding and support for Lions Camp Tatiyee in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. The Mission of Lions Camp Tatiyee is to provide a camping experience for challenged individuals, among their peers, that encourages independence and self-confidence.
This link takes you to theIr camp webpsite: Lions Camp Tatiyee - Home
VOLUNTEER AT LOCAL SCHOOL LIBRARY: We provide volunteer assistance at a local school library.
YOUTH EXCHANGE: Provide funding and support for the Arizona Lions International Youth Exchange (aka C. Kirby Smithe). The mission of the Youth Exchange is to encourage and sponsor the exchange of youth between countries of the world and to foster the feeling of good will and understanding between the youth of the world.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: We award two scholarships each year to deserving Buena High School seniors. Details are listed on the "Scholorship" page of our website.
