2016 Goshen Lions Club Projects

Donated $2,872 to implement a Safety Bucket Project in all Goshen Schools
Donated $261 to assist with the purchase of a Hoveround Wheel Chair
Provide eye exams and eyeglasses to Goshen residents as needed
Donated $250 to the VA Hospital in honor of Connor Thomas, a Goshen High School student who supports veterans through various fundraising efforts
Donated $45 in gift cards to the Goshen Chamber of Commerce to be used as raffle prizes
Donated $250 to the Goshen High School After Prom
Provided a $1000 Lions Scholarship to a 2016 Goshen High School Senior
Spend $300 to purchase items for care packages for two servicemen serving overseas
Spent $290 to purchase Christmas gifts for two senior citizens who are clients of Clermont Senior Services
Members volunteered at Clean-up Day at Stagge-Marr Park
Donated $50 and Volunteered at the Tour de Cure in Milford, a fundraiser for Diabetes Awareness
Provided food and drinks at the Goshen Community Clean-up Day
Donated $1,000 to the Northern Thailand Clean Water Project
Donated $100 toward the cost of cataract surgery for a needy individual
Donated $250 towards the relief efforts for the Japan and Ecuador Earthquakes
Paid for gas used for mowing at Stagge-Marr Park again this year
Provided food and drinks at the Goshen Safety Fair again this year
Partnered with Health Source and the Goshen Fire Department to provide diabetes screening at National Night Out
Partnered with the Goshen Police Department to provide a Self Defense Class for Women
Partnered with Goshen Local Schools to sponsor the Lions Peace Poster Contest for students
Provided lunch and fellowship for clients of the Clovernook Center for the Blind Facility
Donated $250 to the Making Strides with Goshen Pride 5k Walk
Donated $100 to Goshen Local Schools for School Supplies
Donated $150 to Goshen Local Schools Loft Program for Hygiene Supplies
Implemented a Radom Acts of Kindness Program in partnership with the Goshen Police and Goshen Fire Departments, and Goshen Local Schools. To date, we have spent $60 on this program, but have provided each partner $250 worth of Walmart Gift Cards to be used for this program. They can also send individuals to BP to purchase gas, propane or kerosene on the GLCRAK account paid for by our club
Purchased livestock from Goshen children at the Clermont County Fair, Jr. Livestock sale
Donated $100 towards the maintenance of the Yellow Dragonfly Foundation Fire Truck (Stonelick Twp. Firefighters Assoc.)
Donated $250 to a local family to assist with medical expenses for their grandson who was involved in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver
Donated $100 towards the purchase of ESight Eyewear to help an 8-year-old be able to see
Donated $150 to purchase 10 wreaths for the Wreaths Across America program
Donated $1000 to Goshen Warrior Packs
Donated 2 $25 gift cards to be used as gifts for teachers attending the Professional Learning Day
Raised and Donated $541 to the Goshen United Methodist Food Pantry from our annual pancake breakfast
Donated $545 to sponsor the charter for Boy Scouts Troop #237 for the 23rd year
Donated 25 $10 gas cards to the Jim Sauls Sr. Homeless Shelter
Donated $500 to Goshen’s Cops Shopping with Kids for Christmas program
Donated $250 to Clermont County’s Child Protective Services Christmas gift program