activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 16
- Civic and Educational Outreach for Youth Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsPresents American flags to all first-grade students in Prescott annually as part of a civic education initiative.
- Civic and Patriotic Outreach to Youth Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsPresents American flags to all first-grade students in Prescott annually as part of civic education and patriotic outreach.
- Community Health and Wellness Initiatives Free Community Health ScreeningsProvides community health services and supports wellness projects, including partnerships with local institutions like the Prescott Blind Center.
- Community Health and Wellness Projects Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionConducts community health and wellness initiatives, including partnerships with local schools and broader public health efforts.
- Cornea Transplant Support Children's Vision Screening and Eyewear ProvisionAcquires donated eyes for cornea transplants and pays for associated surgical operations.
- Emergency and Community Assistance Efforts Local Community GrantmakingProvides emergency and community assistance support, including contributions to numerous nonprofit organizations in the Prescott and Quad City area since 1961.
- Home-Delivered Meals and Companionship Program Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides daily nutritious meals delivered to the homes of elderly and homebound individuals, including wellness checks and companionship during deliveries. Also operates a community café on Rosser.
- Home-Delivered Meals and Wellness Checks for Elderly and Homebound Individuals Congregate Meals for SeniorsProvides daily nutritious meals delivered to the homes of elderly and homebound individuals, including wellness checks and companionship during delivery. Also operates a community café on Rosser.
- Lions Nature Trail for the Blind and Handicapped Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceBuilt and maintains a state-recognized nature trail in the Groom Creek area designed for accessibility by the blind and handicapped; also known as the Lions Nature Trail for the Blind.
- Nature Trail for the Blind and Handicapped Volunteer-Based Trail Building & MaintenanceBuilt and maintains a state-recognized Nature Trail in the Groom Creek area designed for the blind and handicapped, also known as the Lions Nature Trail for the Blind.
- Participation in Regional and International Lions ProjectsParticipates in district, state, and international Lions Club initiatives, including support for Arizona Camp Tayitee for handicapped youth.
- Participation in Regional and International Service ProjectsParticipates in district, state, and international Lion projects, including supporting Arizona Camp Tayitee for handicapped youth.
- Vision and Hearing Assistance Programs Children's Vision Screening and Eyewear ProvisionProvides vision and hearing assistance programs, including purchasing eye examinations and glasses annually for young people in the Greater Prescott area who cannot afford them, and working with Prescott school nurses to support students with eye problems. Also collects and recycles old eyeglasses.
- Vision and Hearing Assistance Programs Children's Vision Screening and Eyewear ProvisionProvides vision and hearing assistance programs, including purchasing eye examinations and glasses annually for young people in the Greater Prescott area who cannot afford them, working with school nurses to identify and assist students with eye problems, collecting used eyeglasses, and facilitating access to cornea transplants by acquiring donor eyes and paying for associated operations.
- Youth Scholarship and Recognition Programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsHosts an annual High School Honors Banquet (originally a scholarship breakfast in May 1962) to recognize outstanding Prescott High School students, presents two vocational scholarships each year, and sponsors two high school students to travel to the Czech Republic annually.
- Youth Scholarship and Recognition Programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsHosts an annual High School Honors Banquet (originally a scholarship breakfast in May 1962) and presents two vocational scholarships each year. Also sponsors two high school students to travel to the Czech Republic annually.
capacity building · 2
- Grants and Contributions to Local Nonprofits Local Community GrantmakingHas contributed financially and operationally to many nonprofit organizations in the Prescott and Quad City area since 1961.
- Support for the Prescott Blind Center Local Community GrantmakingHelped construct and finance the Prescott Blind Center, contributing to long-term accessibility and support infrastructure for the blind community.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Facilitating Blood Donations through Virtual Drives virtual_driveThe organization facilitates blood donations through a virtual blood drive model, allowing individuals to sign up online and schedule appointments at convenient Vitalant locations, thereby streamlining the donation process.
- Integrated Wellness Support for Elderly and Homebound Individuals integrated-wellness-supportThe organization combines meal delivery and a community café with wellness checks and companionship to support the holistic well-being of elderly and homebound individuals, addressing both nutritional and social needs.
- Integrated wellness and social support for elderly integrated-wellness-supportCombines meal delivery and community engagement through a café model with wellness checks and companionship, addressing both physical and social well-being of elderly and homebound individuals.
- Leveraging Arizona Charitable Tax Credits for Community Support tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization utilizes the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program to encourage donations, allowing contributors to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for supporting local community programs, including those for the working poor.
- Positive Youth Development through Reinforcement and Support positive youth developmentThe organization promotes positive reinforcement for young people in the community, supporting their development through scholarships, character recognition, confidence building, and sponsoring programs for handicapped youth.
- Positive youth development through recognition and programming positive_youth_developmentPromotes youth well-being by supporting character development, confidence building, and access to specialized programs such as camps for handicapped youth, combining recognition with direct engagement.
- Retailer Rewards Program for Fundraising retailer rewards programThe organization utilizes retailer rewards programs, such as Fry's, to receive a percentage of customer purchases as donations, leveraging existing consumer spending habits for fundraising.
- Retailer partnership for passive fundraising retailer_rewards_programGenerates ongoing donations by enrolling in the Fry's rewards program, where a percentage of customer purchases is automatically directed to the foundation.
- Tax credit-eligible giving to support working poor tax_credit_fundraisingLeverages Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit program to incentivize donations by offering donors a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit, directing funds toward programs that support the working poor.
- Virtual blood drive coordination virtual_driveFacilitates blood donations by enabling online sign-ups and appointment scheduling with Vitalant, lowering barriers to participation through a virtual drive model.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
American Flags for First Graders
Presents American flags to all Prescott first-grade students annually.
Camp Tatiyee Support
Active in supporting Arizona's Camp Tatiyee for handicapped youth.
Eyeglass Collection
Collects old eyeglasses for reuse.
Lions Nature Trail for the Blind
Built and maintains a state-recognized nature trail in the Groom Creek area for the blind and handicapped.
Prescott Blind Center Support
Helped construct and finance the Prescott Blind Center.
Prescott Meals on Wheels
Provides daily nutritious meals delivered to the homes of the elderly and homebound, offers a welcoming atmosphere at their Café on Rosser, conducts wellness checks, and provides companionship.
Scholarship Banquet
Holds an annual banquet for outstanding Prescott High School students and presents two vocational scholarships each year.
Vision and Hearing Assistance Programs
Purchases eye examinations and glasses for young people, acquires eyes for cornea transplants, pays for cornea transplant operations, and works with school nurses to help students with eye problems.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Arizona Camp Tayitee Partner — Active in projects such as Arizona Camp Tayitee for handicapped youth.
- Camp Tatiyee Partner — Supports Arizona's Camp Tatiyee for handicapped youth as part of Lions projects.
- Fry’s Partner — Donates a percentage of customer purchases to the organization through its community rewards program.
- Lions Clubs International Network — Active in district, state, and international Lions projects.
- Meals on Wheels Prescott Partner — Partner organization providing meal delivery and café services to elderly and homebound individuals in Prescott.
- Prescott Blind Center Partner — Helped construct and finance the center.
- Prescott High School Partner — Holds a scholarship banquet for outstanding students.
- Vitalant Partner — Teamed with Vitalant for a virtual blood drive, allowing donors to schedule appointments at any of Vitalant's locations.