Geneva Lions collect eyeglasses, phones and more

Posted May 15, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Geneva Lions Club

The Geneva Lions Club recently delivered approximately 2,500 eyeglasses, 350 ink cartridges, 54 cellphones, 17 pounds of Christmas lighting wire, and one pound of aluminum tabs to the Lions International Collection Center in Sycamore.

The Geneva Lions Club collects nearly 10,000 eyeglasses from collection sites throughout Geneva and St. Charles each year. Visit the website at www.genevalionsclub.org for specific locations. The eyeglasses and other items are then recycled for distribution to those in need in Third World countries.

In addition, the Geneva Lions Club actively works to fulfill its mission to meet the sight and hearing needs of those in need in both Geneva and St. Charles. Funds raised support Geneva and St. Charles organizations and scholarships including Lazarus House, Carroll Towers, and the TriCity Health Partnership. Working with the Vision Center located in the St. Charles Wal-Mart Supercenter, the Geneva Lions Club covers the cost of eye exams and eyeglasses for applicants and referrals in need.

Thank you Geneva and St. Charles for your continued support. Stop by the Geneva Lions Club's booth during the upcoming Swedish Days.

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