named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Academic Scholarships
Offers financial grants to graduating seniors from Somers High School who demonstrate strong community service and academic achievement, including the prestigious "Lions Bowl" award.
Camp Scholarships
Provides full scholarships for local children from families in need to attend the six-week Somers Day Camp at Reis Park, in partnership with Stephanie’s Mission.
Eyeglass Recycling
Hosts ongoing eyeglass collection drives in Somers to gather and distribute used frames to individuals in need worldwide.
Families in Crisis
Provides emergency assistance for vital home safety repairs to vulnerable residents facing unexpected life crises.
Holiday Adopt-a-Family
Long-standing holiday initiative providing gifts and support to local families in need, in collaboration with the Somers Retired Teachers and Social Workers from the Somers Central School District.
Lions Fit 4 Life
Co-founded program providing expert-led nutrition and lifestyle education to help community members prevent and manage diabetes.
Lions S.E.E. (Screening Eyes Early)
Offers free, high-tech vision screenings for children in Somers schools and daycares to support early detection of vision issues.
Somers LEOS
Youth leadership program for students from Somers High School, focused on hands-on volunteer work, fundraising, and community service.
Strides for a Cure
Funds and participates in walk events across Westchester to support diabetes research, education, and healthy living initiatives.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducts pediatric vision screenings and promotes eye healthOffers free high-tech vision screenings to children in Somers schools and daycare centers through the Lions S.E.E. program; also hosts annual eyeglass collection drives to collect thousands of used frames for global distribution.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Delivers emergency crisis support to vulnerable residentsProvides confidential emergency financial assistance for critical home safety repairs and other urgent needs to families and individuals in crisis within the Somers community.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Offers holiday assistance to local families through Adopt-A-Family ProgramProvides gifts and support to local families in Somers experiencing financial hardship during the holidays through the annual Adopt-A-Family program.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Operates as a volunteer-driven community service organizationFunctions as a 100% volunteer-run organization that strengthens the Somers community through local volunteerism, participation in town events, and charitable initiatives.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes community fundraising eventsHosts the Annual Carnival at Fireman’s Field, Independence Day at Reis Park, and the Charity Car Raffle to raise funds for scholarships and charitable programs; includes ushering cars and selling raffle tickets as part of event operations.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Partners with organizations to support children with critical health conditionsSupports organizations such as Friends of Karen and Make-A-Wish through member-led projects, donations, and participation in community events to assist children with critical health conditions.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Provides academic scholarships to graduating seniors at Somers High SchoolAwards financial scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to graduating seniors at Somers High School based on character, community impact, and academics; also presents the "Lions Bowl" award annually to a senior demonstrating exceptional leadership and citizenship.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Provides support for homeless and at-risk veteransHonors military veterans through participation in the Veterans Day Parade and town celebrations; provides regular donations and home furnishings to support homeless veterans via partnerships with service organizations.
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Diabetes Self-Management & Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Supports diabetes prevention, education, and management programsOffers expert-led nutrition education through Lions Fit 4 Life; conducts free community health screenings for early diabetes detection; supports diabetes awareness, research, and specialized camps for children through funding participation in Lions Strides walks and community programs.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Supports summer camp access for low-income childrenProvides full scholarships for local children from low-income families to attend a six-week summer day camp at Reis Park.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$19K
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +9.4%
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- A DeVito & Son Partner — Event sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Ace Endico Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Appliance Sales Plus Partner — Silver sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Beacon Bank Partner — Gold sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- BluePath Service Dogs Partner — Partners to provide highly-trained autism service dogs to children.
- Blythedale Children’s Hospital Partner — Contributes directly to support advanced pediatric specialty care and rehabilitative services.
- Bobo’s Cafe Partner — Event sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Boniello Development Partner — Event sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Bridgham Barr Orthodontics Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Central Auto & Truck Parts Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Partner — Platinum sponsor and event sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Friends of Karen Partner — Partners to support families of critically ill children by helping meet basic needs during medical crises.
- Friends of Karen Partner — Supported by Somers Lions Club through collaborative projects and assistance.
- Friends of Karen Partner — Supported through charitable initiatives and member-led projects.
- Friends of Karen Partner — Supported through member-led projects and community event assistance
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind Partner — Provides long-standing support to help supply guide dogs for individuals with vision loss.
- Houlihan Lawrence - Somers Partner — Event sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Jilco Windows Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Kearney Group Partner — Silver sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Lawton Adams Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Lions Clubs International Foundation Network — Awarding body for the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, indicating affiliation with the global Lions network.
- Lions Fit 4 Life Partner — Co-founded to deliver expert-led, sustainable wellness and nutrition programs for community members.
- Lions International Network — Somers Lions Club is a member of Lions International, the world’s largest volunteer philanthropic organization.
- Make-A-Wish Partner — Supported by Somers Lions Club through collaborative projects and assistance.
- Make-A-Wish Partner — Supported through charitable initiatives and member-led projects.
- Make-A-Wish Partner — Supported through member-led projects and community event assistance
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Partner — Supports the granting of wishes for critically ill children and provides "Tiny Miracles" for fragile infants.
- Mancini Realty Partner — Silver sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- Mavis Tires of Mahopac Partner — Supporter-level sponsor of the Somers Lions Club.
- My Brother Vinny Partner — Organization supported by Somers Lions Club through donations and home furnishing efforts for homeless veterans.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Resident-Led Community Servicemethodology: resident_led_community_serviceBy operating as a community-based, resident-led organization where members live in and directly serve their own town, the Lions Club strengthens local trust and responsiveness, ensuring that service initiatives are grounded in firsthand knowledge of community needs.
- Service-Based Scholarship Modelmethodology: service_based_scholarshipBy requiring demonstrated volunteerism for scholarship eligibility, the organization reinforces a culture of service and ensures that financial support is tied directly to active community contribution, aligning youth development with the core "We Serve" ethos.
- Sustainable Wellness Through Local Expertisemethodology: sustainable_wellnessBy delivering localized, expert-led wellness programming focused on sustainable lifestyle and nutritional changes, the organization promotes long-term health improvement because context-specific, trusted guidance increases adoption and adherence.