Donations and Grants made in Lion’s Year 2021-22

Our club donated $750 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities San Antonio this holiday season to support their mission of providing a safe and caring home away from home for the families of children receiving essential medical services in San Antonio, Texas.  We received the following note of thanks and how our donation was used….

Our club donated $1000 to the HOSA organization for future healthcare professionals at the Smithson Valley High School.  SVHS About HOSA  HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health…

At our May 4 club meeting, Jim Wesson, Executive Director of New Braunfels Christian Ministries, was our guest speaker.   The New Braunfels Christian Ministries has two programs, Volunteers in Medicine and Kids Club.   The Volunteers in Medicine provide quality medical and dental care at no cost to local uninsured patients.  Kids Club is a program…

Members of the local Boy Scout Troop 119 help us work the Opa parking lot at Wurstfest.   In appreciation for their help our club donated our profit from this part of our fund-raising activities at Wurstfest.  Pictured above is our President Glenn Herman with some of the scouts of Troop 119 for the presentation of…

Representatives from CASA Central Texas were our guest speakers at our 7 February club meeting.  The team at CASA are Court Appointed Special Advocates for children.  As published on their website CASA MISSION AND VISION OUR VISION: We envision a world where every child thrives in a safe, stable, loving home. OUR MISSION: CASA of…

Our club donated $500 to the Toys for Tots drive held by the Navy Junior ROTC at Smithson Valley High School. NJROTC at Smithson Valley HS