We Support

​Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)

LCIF's "mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to...support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally....” (https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/about-us/our-foundation/about-our-foundation)

Georgia Lions Camp, Inc.

The Camp's "mission is to ignite the potential of individuals living with a visual impairment...while cultivating a spirit of adventure, personal growth, and inclusion in an empowering, supportive environment.” (https://glcb.org/) 

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation

 “Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation provides vision services through education, detection, prevention, and treatment.... We enable greater independence and increased quality of life for Georgians...."  (https://lionslighthouse.org/)

Leader Dogs for the Blind

“From white cane training to matching people with a Leader Dog, we provide the tools and training to reintroduce people to a life of independence, confidence, and companionship."  (https://www.leaderdog.org/)

Dogs Inc.  

“Dogs Inc. is the only organization in North America to provide guide and service dogs, online and in-person training, lifetime alumni support, premium dog food, and preventative veterinary care—all at no cost. Because love, hope, and independence should be given freely."  (https://dogsinc.org/)​

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Athens Area Emergency Food Bank

"AAEFB's purpose is to meet the food needs for one week for families or individuals who live in Athens-Clarke County who are faced with emergencies upon referral by an approved agency."  (https://athensfoodbank.org/)

Salvation Army ~ Athens Corps

The Salvation Army in Athens participates in "the Pathway of Hope initiative [which] is an approach launched ...in 2011 to provide targeted services to families [who] desire ...to break the generational cycle of crisis and enable a path out of poverty."(https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/athens/)

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

“This Food Bank works to address hunger and end food insecurity...across our region.... We honor the humanity of all people and acknowledge that hunger is a burden that no one should bear alone.” (https://foodbanknega.org/)

Our Daily Bread 

“ODB serves meals Monday through Friday for anyone in need...[providing] more than 75,000 nutritious meals with gracious hospitality to men, women, and children in need.”  (https://downtownministries.org/our-daily-bread/)

Camp Kudzu

“Camp Kudzu’s mission is to educate, empower, and inspire children, teens, and their families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Camp Kudzu fills an important need for children aged 5 to 18 living with insulin-dependent diabetes.”  (https://www.campkudzu.org/)

Leo Clubs

“Leos are devoted young people who realize the power of action. ...Leos and Lions form a powerful partnership – with the innovative insights of Leos and the proven strategies of Lions.” (https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-clubs/about-leos)