WHAT WE DO
Steer Raffle
We raffle a steer at the Sandwich Fair each fall. This is our largest fundraiser. Money raised from this project is used locally. Lions Candy Days Each October we give away mints and receive contributions which we use to support the Lions of Illinois Foundation. The Foundation provides a variety of services for the visually and hearing impaired that are available to Sandwich residents. Lions Tootsie Pops Each May we give away tootsie pops and receive contributions which we also use to support the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Sight and Sound Sweepstakes The Lions’ Sight & Sound Sweepstakes, a cash raffle with a first prize of $5,000. The money raised will be used locally or statewide to help the visually and hearing impaired through such programs as Camp Lions for children/adults and free vision/hearing screenings. |
Franklin Mall Christmas Food Boxes
Each Christmas Sandwich Lions and Community Members work together to deliver 250 boxes of groceries and gift certificates to approximately 200 needy families in our community. Franklin Mall Christmas Cheer Baskets Each Christmas Eve Lions Santas and helpers deliver approximately 350 plates of cookies and candies to the elderly, shut in, or people, with serious illness or difficulties. This is our way of sharing a little Christmas cheer with our neighbors. Other Individual Needs We also assist families who have needs other than vision or hearing. We have provided wheelchair ramps for individuals with specific needs. We have sponsored special Scout projects , State Leadership conferences, student ambassador programs, kids bowling league and other worthy activities by people in the Sandwich community. |