Club Charities
We Serve
The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club actively seeks to support local and state charities in their programs and operations. That support comes from our fundraisers and our own members’ volunteering efforts. The majority of these charities are based right here in our local community and help our neighbors. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club gave more than $204,000 to charitable programs and college scholarships.
The Lions are driven by eight global causes that are the basis of our service activities and charity partnerships.
Annual fundraising events and programs include a golf tournament, pancake breakfast, Christmas tree Sales, Community Directory development and more.
One of our most important efforts is called Kidsight. Our Lions visit York County schools, working with the nurses to examine the children’s eyes. The Lions have purchased sophisticated computer-aided devices that allow us to scan the eyes of more than 14,000 children in our area. For those who need a referral, the schools send a copy of the Lions’ test report to the parents for consultation with their doctor. When required, the Lions provide a voucher for examinations and glasses.
Some of the charities we support include:
|
Adopt A Highway |
Leader Dogs for the Blind |
|
Bikes for Tikes |
Lions Club International – Vision Services |
|
Camp Thunderbird Fund |
Make-A-Wish Foundation |
|
Catawba River Keepers |
May Day Project |
|
Children's Attention Home |
Palmetto Community Health Care |
|
Clover Area Assistance Center |
PATH |
|
Clover Roaring Readers |
Rideability Therapeutic Riding Center |
|
College Scholarships |
River Hills/Lake Wylie Emergency Squad |
|
Early Learning Partnership |
SC School for Deaf & Blind |
|
Foundation Fighting Blindness |
Special Olympics |
|
Hearing Impaired Program |
Storm Eye for Research |
|
Hospice & Community Care |
US Power Squadron of the Carolinas |
|
Kid’s Sight Supplies & Equipment |
|
If you represent a non-profit organization that would like to be considered for funding from the Lions Club, you can apply using the form below.
After filling out the form, simply send it to RHLWLionscharities@gmail.com. Be aware that one of our primary considerations will be how your request aligns with the five pillars described above.
Thank you for your interest!