Sycamore Lions Charities, Inc.
Sycamore Lions Charities, Inc. is the charitable arm of the Sycamore Lions Club. Our Primary focus is Vision, Hearing and other disabilities; High School Scholarships based on Volunteer Activities, leadership and scholastic performance; Youth Programs and Support of Community Activities. In its first fifty years (1948 - 1998) the Sycamore Lions Club raised and spent over $500,000 dollars on charitable activities.
Major Fund Raisers
- Sycamore Lions Pumpkin Festival Food Trailer
- Sycamore Lions Pumpkin Festival Raffle
- Candy Day
- Carnation Day
Primary Charitable Activities Last Year
- High School Scholarships
- Eye Exams, Screenings and glasses
- Ski-for-Sight Weekend (Blind Skier Tour)
- Handicapped Fishing Derby at Lake Shabbona
- Opportunity House Activities Fund
- Leader Dog
- Camp Lions (Summer Camp for Vision Impaired Children)
- Lions of Illinois Foundation
- Meals on Wheels
- Food Pantry
- Youth Activities
- Disaster Relief