Idaho Springs Lions
Welcome to the International Lions Club of Idaho Springs, Colorado
The Idaho Springs Lions Club, part of Lions Clubs International, is a dedicated community-focused group serving the residents of Idaho Springs, Colorado, and beyond. Our club embodies the Lions’ spirit of “We Serve” by actively participating in various local service projects and initiatives that uplift our community. Go to Pictures to see some of our activities.
Our Service Projects
1. KidSight Vision Screening
Good vision is vital to a child’s education and development. That’s why we prioritize the KidSight Vision Screening program. This initiative provides free eye screenings for children, identifying potential vision problems at an early stage. Early detection can make a world of difference for a child’s future, and we are proud to play a part in ensuring children in our community have access to essential vision care.
2. High School Scholarship Program
We believe in investing in the future of our youth. Each year, the Idaho Springs Lions Club offers scholarships to deserving high school students in our area. The scholarship program supports students who have demonstrated academic achievement, community service, and leadership potential. It’s our way of encouraging and empowering the next generation to pursue their dreams.
3. Flags for Holidays
On significant national holidays, you might notice an array of flags lining the streets of Idaho Springs, a tradition brought to you by our club. Through the Flags for Holidays project, we aim to instill a sense of pride and patriotism in our community while celebrating key moments in our nation's history.
4. Used Eyeglasses collection
Idaho Springs Lions club participates in the Lions International "Recycle For Sight" program by collecting used eyeglasses. After used glasses have been collected, they are separated by type (broken (unusable), non-prescription sunglasses, readers, specialty including prescription sunglasses, and all usable prescription glasses. All usable prescription glasses are cleaned, scanned to determine the optics of each pair and sorted by prescription. They are then boxed for distribution to various organizations who distribute them in the U.S. and around the world to people that do not have access to glasses. WE also collect used hearing aids and then donate them to the Marion Downs Hearing Center in Denver. They refurbish them to be reused. They take all hearing aids no matter how old, old hearing aids can be used for parts.
Go to Eyeglasses to see a list of collection locations
5. Supporting the Local Food Bank
No one should go hungry, and we are committed to helping those in need through our support of the local food bank. Once each month the Idaho Springs Lions gather at the local Safeway with a representative of the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. We then ask shopper to purchase a needed item and drop it off in the donation boxes as they leave. By providing donations, resources, and volunteering efforts, we help ensure that families in Idaho Springs have access to essential food supplies and services.
Join Us for a Meeting
The Idaho Springs Lions Club meets at Marion’s of the Rockies, located at 2805 Colorado Boulevard. We gather on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:30 am. These meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about our club, exploring ways to serve the community, or considering joining our efforts. Feel free to drop in and see what the Lions are all about!
About Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world, with over 1.4 million members in more than 48,000 clubs across over 200 countries. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to serve. We are dedicated to tackling important humanitarian needs, whether through local efforts like those in Idaho Springs or global projects that impact millions.
Go to About Lions to learn more
Get Involved
If you’re looking to make a positive difference in our community, consider joining the Idaho Springs Lions Club. Whether you have a passion for helping others, a skill to share, or just want to get involved, we welcome you to be part of our family. Reach out to us for more information about membership or stop by one of our meetings! For more information email: info@islions.org or call 720-608-1140
Together, we can make Idaho Springs an even better place to live, work, and thrive. We Serve!