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COVINGTON LIONS CLUB SERVICE LIST |
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 GEORGIA
LIONS CAMP FOR THE BLINDIt is the mission of the Georgia Lions’ Camp for the Blind, Inc. to provide personal growth experiences of children, teens, and adults with visual impairments through the use of recreation, education, socialization and rehabilitation in an outdoor setting. The Georgia Lighthouse Foundation is a service project of the Lions of Georgia, Multiple District18. Founded in 1949, the Lighthouse provides Vision and Hearing services for legal Georgia residents who have no other place to turn for help.
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DOGS FOR THE BLINDLeader Dogs for the Blind is dedicated to helping the visually impaired enhance their quality of life by providing the means for safe and independent travel.
WHITE CANEWhite Cane Safety Day is celebrated in the United States on October 15. On this day, Lions clubs publicize the needs of the blind and visually impaired. The familiar White Cane with a red band at the bottom is used by blind and visually impaired persons in many countries. This simple device was invented in 1930 by Lion George A. Bonham of the Peoria, Illinois, USA, Lions Club.
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Lions Clubs International Foundation, the grant-making arm of Lions Clubs International, brings help, hope and healing to the world.
LCIF enables Lions to tackle global problems such as blindness and hearing loss and respond to major catastrophes such as earthquakes and floods.
Georgia Unit for the Blind & Dyslexic
The Georgia Unit of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic has been present in Athens since 1953.
The Georgia Unit serves approximately 3,000 Georgians.
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS, THE COVINGTON LIONS CLUB COLLECTS USED GLASSES, OLD HEARING AIDS AND CELL PHONES. THESE ITEMS ARE REFURBISHED AND DONATED TO PEOPLE THAT CAN USE THEM.
· Dr. James Barber– 5303 Adams St. Covington.
· Dr. Bradley G. Jacoby Optical Center– 7170 Hwy 278 NW Covington.
· Covington Vision Center– 3138 Hwy 278 NE Covington
· Kroger Pharmacy– 3139 Hwy 278 NE Covington.
GEORGIA LIGHTHOUSE