We Serve is not only the Lions' motto, but a definition and a philosophy. This page highlights some of the ways Lions Clubs serve their communities. Some of these are big projects involving significant funding; others seem relatively minor by comparison. But in spite of the different ways it's expressed, they share one theme: we care, and we do something about it. As a result of these efforts, we have made life a little bit more pleasant for the needy among us.
Being a Torrington Lion is an opportunity to participate in the fun events. You will be a part of some of Torrington's most popular community events such as; the Annual Car Show, Golf Tournament, Trunk or Treat, Craft Fairs and more. These first rate productions are greatly enjoyed by many members of our community but the true hidden value is in what the Lions do for the community with the funds they raise from these events. Local Lions Club programs include scholarships, sight conservation, hearing and speech conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, environmental issues, and many other programs.
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Horrific Flood of 1955
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RELIEF
Whenever disaster strikes, Lions stand ready to help. We can mobilize worldwide resources and manpower to help local Lions care for their neighbors. Through the Lions ALERT program, Lions prepare for their role in emergencies.
The Flood of 1955 in Connecticut was one of the worst floods in Connecticut's history. The heart of our city was ripped to pieces which floated away. Destroying many businesses and displacing residents from their homes. Lions Club members distributed water and helped many find temporary shelter. In the years that followed; the Lions Club participated in many fundraisers to help restore the city and sponsored events to raise the public's spirit.
Whenever disaster strikes, Lions stand ready to help. We can mobilize worldwide resources and manpower to help local Lions care for their neighbors. Through the Lions ALERT program, Lions prepare for their role in emergencies.
The Flood of 1955 in Connecticut was one of the worst floods in Connecticut's history. The heart of our city was ripped to pieces which floated away. Destroying many businesses and displacing residents from their homes. Lions Club members distributed water and helped many find temporary shelter. In the years that followed; the Lions Club participated in many fundraisers to help restore the city and sponsored events to raise the public's spirit.
SIGHT
Lions have long been associated with blindness prevention and sight restoration and that subject alone could fill a book! In 1925, the American author and activist Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf, personally challenged Lions to "hasten the day when there would be no preventable blindness." Since embracing that challenge, Lions Clubs International has gained unmatched experience and expertise in the field and has become an irreplaceable presence among the world's leading international agencies dedicated to sight preservation.
Lions attack the worldwide problem of blindness on a massive scale. Because Lions are committed to sight, more than 10 million children have been screened for eye disease and vision problems, 7.6 million people have regained their sight through cataract surgery and 400,000 people each year receive recycled eyeglasses. But Lions also help people conquer blindness one person at a time, like the Lions in Wisconsin, USA, who made sure that a local woman, born blind, received the cornea transplant she needed to see her family for the first time. [Prevent Vision Loss] [Recycle for Sight]
Lions have long been associated with blindness prevention and sight restoration and that subject alone could fill a book! In 1925, the American author and activist Helen Keller, who was both blind and deaf, personally challenged Lions to "hasten the day when there would be no preventable blindness." Since embracing that challenge, Lions Clubs International has gained unmatched experience and expertise in the field and has become an irreplaceable presence among the world's leading international agencies dedicated to sight preservation.
Lions attack the worldwide problem of blindness on a massive scale. Because Lions are committed to sight, more than 10 million children have been screened for eye disease and vision problems, 7.6 million people have regained their sight through cataract surgery and 400,000 people each year receive recycled eyeglasses. But Lions also help people conquer blindness one person at a time, like the Lions in Wisconsin, USA, who made sure that a local woman, born blind, received the cornea transplant she needed to see her family for the first time. [Prevent Vision Loss] [Recycle for Sight]
YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Lions care about kids. Wherever children are in need of food, medical care, educational materials or other necessities of life, Lions are there to help. We make growing up safer and healthier for some of the world's poorest and most at-risk children and young adults. We help young people cope with today's complex world with an international life-skills program and help children make international friends at our youth camps. Our annual Peace Poster Contest makes it possible for children around the world to express their most fervent hope for us all: peace.
Lions care about kids. Wherever children are in need of food, medical care, educational materials or other necessities of life, Lions are there to help. We make growing up safer and healthier for some of the world's poorest and most at-risk children and young adults. We help young people cope with today's complex world with an international life-skills program and help children make international friends at our youth camps. Our annual Peace Poster Contest makes it possible for children around the world to express their most fervent hope for us all: peace.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Lions serve everywhere and have for a long time. In 1945, Lions Clubs International helped write the United Nations Charter for Non-Governmental Organizations and still maintains active relationships with UNESCO, UNICEF and other UN agencies. But we also take more direct action to fulfill the third of Lions International Purposes: "To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world."
Lions serve everywhere and have for a long time. In 1945, Lions Clubs International helped write the United Nations Charter for Non-Governmental Organizations and still maintains active relationships with UNESCO, UNICEF and other UN agencies. But we also take more direct action to fulfill the third of Lions International Purposes: "To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world."
HEALTH
Lions began saving people's eyesight in 1925 and it's still a priority. But Lions also focus on hearing, working with the deaf and raising awareness about the dangers of diabetes. Recently Lions in various parts of the world have taken it upon themselves to raise breast cancer awareness and provide emergency medical equipment to war-torn countries.
Lions began saving people's eyesight in 1925 and it's still a priority. But Lions also focus on hearing, working with the deaf and raising awareness about the dangers of diabetes. Recently Lions in various parts of the world have taken it upon themselves to raise breast cancer awareness and provide emergency medical equipment to war-torn countries.
COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Lions serve where we live and we are a "hands-on" organization -- literally. Lions roll-up their sleeves and pitch-in. You can find Lions planting trees, working with a paintbrush or a broom and building with hammer and saw. Thanks to Lions Crews at Work, the world has countless Lions Parks, Lions Clinics, Lions Shelters, Lions Community Centers and more, all built, maintained or renewed with our own hands.
Because Lions are committed to the environment we sometimes use our hands to clean-up parks, recreation and wildlife areas. We teach people to reduce, reuse and recycle and practice what we preach.
Lions serve where we live and we are a "hands-on" organization -- literally. Lions roll-up their sleeves and pitch-in. You can find Lions planting trees, working with a paintbrush or a broom and building with hammer and saw. Thanks to Lions Crews at Work, the world has countless Lions Parks, Lions Clinics, Lions Shelters, Lions Community Centers and more, all built, maintained or renewed with our own hands.
Because Lions are committed to the environment we sometimes use our hands to clean-up parks, recreation and wildlife areas. We teach people to reduce, reuse and recycle and practice what we preach.
Remember... All funds the Lions raise go back into the community! Much of the focus of Lions Clubs International work as a service club organization is to raise money for worthy causes. All funds raised by Lions Clubs from the general public are used for charitable purposes, and administrative costs are kept strictly separate and paid for by members. Some of the money is used for International charitable purposes and the remainder raised goes to benefit the local community of an individual club.
