Club Projects

The following are some of our service projects and organizations that we partner with for the good of our community. For more information CLICK on the logos to go to their websites.

Camp Dat-So-La-Lee has been a primary service project of the Lions Clubs of Nevada. The week-long recreational summer camp is for children from disadvantaged families that may not be able to afford the expensive private camps. The campers are sponsored by the Lions Clubs of District 46, Nevada.

The Camp is held in June of each year, since 1990, at Lions Camp Lamoille, high in the spectacular Ruby Mountains near Elko Nevada. Approximately 48 deserving boys and girls (10 & 11-year-olds) are selected to attend each year. A distinct Indian theme prevails throughout the week. Campers are divided into six "tribes," which participate in archery, BB-gun shooting, softball, soccer, fishing rod casting, obstacle course competitions, wilderness exploring, map reading, outdoor games, and many interesting arts and crafts. One morning the staff takes the campers hiking in the high country, explaining the beautiful mountain ecosystem, and giving the campers a fantastic view of the camp and the canyon.

Our club sponsors two campers a year, and their expenses and travel. Members also volunteer as staff.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada provides food for families in need through more than 150 partner agencies across northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the Sierra in California. They serve more than 130,000 people every month, almost half of whom are children and seniors.

Volunteers working at the Food Bank’s distribution center take on the task of sorting and packing non-perishable food items generously donated by the community. Our warehouse volunteers also help with packing boxes distributed to seniors through the Commodity and Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) and sorting and packing bulk produce for distribution through our Mobile Harvest program and Partner Agencies. The Food Bank happily welcomes individuals and groups of all sizes to our warehouse.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada, 550 Italy Dr., McCarron, Nevada (check the Calendar page).

Read Between the Lions is a program of Saccadic Fixation Screening (eyes moving together across the page), and a remediation regimen for reading skills. This program screens school children, determining the 20% of the population who experience jump eye movements, which leads to slow and laborious reading. Once identified, they use specialized training programs to improve eye movement skills, resulting in increased reading speed, comprehension, fluency, and enjoyment. The vision-focused approach empowers individuals to thrive academically and beyond.

The club has adopted Les Hicks Jr. Park at 3650 Oakridge Dr. in Sparks. We will be cleaning and performing maintenance tasks under the direction of Sparks Park and Rec. Department personnel. (check Calendar)

This contest provides an opportunity for competitive speaking among students on a subject of vital interest. The 2026 topic is "Global Warming vs. Climate Change, Provide your thoughts". The contest also stimulates self-expression and independent thinking, and considers the means at our disposal for meeting present and future world problems. Contestants compete at the Club, Zone, Region, and District Levels, and the winner receives a $5,000 college scholarship.

Lions Project for Canine Companions (LPCC) supplies expertly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities completely free of charge. Through awareness, fundraising, and advocacy with Lions Clubs nationwide, LPCC helps ensure that more people experience the life-changing independence that comes from a quality service dog partnership. There are several ways to help. Puppies are raised by club members for the first 18 months, giving them basic obedience training and socializing. Then they are evaluated and trained for different kinds of service, depending on their personalities. Dogs are trained for Veterans, the hearing impaired, medical alerts, etc., etc.

Their Micro Closet Expansion Project aims to provide clothing care services to the Reno/Sparks community. They currently have 3 established Micro Closet Partnerships: Bristlecone Family Resource Center, Eddy House, and Circle Of Life Guest House. Their primary goal is to supply clothing to those most in need. The storefront, located at 540 Greenbrae Drive in Sparks, Nevada, is already stocked with beautiful clothes donated by generous people like you. With these donations, they can fill their Micro Closets with essential items that can be a lifeline for people in need.

Our Club collects clothes for the "Warm for the Winter" drive. We have members who knit caps all year long to add to this drive.

The Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc. (LEF) is a 501(c)3 corporation that has existed for over 60 years. Uninsured patients are screened and referred by member Lions Clubs, physicians, health clinics, nurses, and opticians to the Lions Eye Foundation Eye Clinic for free eye examinations, surgeries, and medications. Examinations and operations are performed by Resident Physicians at the Sutter California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) under the supervision of board-certified ophthalmologists. Program funding is provided by donations from Lions Clubs, Lions club members, the public, membership in the LEF fellowship programs, and estate gift contributions.

We are always looking for new ways to get involved in our community, and new people to share our passions with.