Events

Used eyeglasses are collected at various collection boxes placed by the club membership. The used eyeglasses are then distributed to needy and developing countries. Used eyeglass drop off locations provided by our club:
     Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired - 3100 E. Roosevelt, Phoenix 85008
     Palo Verde Animal Hospital - 1215 E. Northern Ave., Phoenix 85020
     Rimsza Realty - 6517 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85014

Working Poor Tax Credit The North Phoenix Lions Club Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing eye exams and eyeglasses to economically disadvantaged children. 36 area schools are served by our club. The North Phoenix Lions Club Foundation also assists families in need for the holidays with food, clothing and toys. Arizona Law provides a credit for cash contributions made to charities that provide help to the working poor. The maximum amount of this credit is $400 for a married couple filing a joint return and $200 for a single individual. To be eligible for this credit, you must have itemized deductions and deducted charitable contributions on a prior year's Arizona return (1996) or later at least once. This is a dollar for dollar credit and a chance to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children by directing your tax dollars to this program. For more information and see the "Donations" section of this web site.

Each year the club selects economically challenged families who need assistance with food, clothing and gifts for the holidays. Club members participate in two shopping events, wrap the gifts, and deliver them. During December of 2007, 14 families totalling 70 individuals received assistance.

Annual Auction Dinner
The 22nd Annual Auction / Dinner was held at the Scottsdale PERA Club on October 13, 2007. Proceeds are used to support the clubs annual charitable projects.

Annual Club Trip

Each year the club trys to take a trip. Potential new members are encourged to join us for these adventures. The club has visited

Karchner Caverns, Fort Huachucca, Bisbee and the Grand Canyon.

The Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Our 2007-2008 Tournament was be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club. This event is hosted by The North Phoenix Lions Club Foundation. (see more information under Charity Golf Tournament on this website)

Train Park Railroad Cars:

Work is complete. North Phoenix Lions Club has its own railroad cars to be used at the Maricopa County Model Railroad Park. There are 12 miles of track. A special day was opened for children from shelters and foster care. The cars are attached to the Circus Train for the pleasure of children and adults to ride. Rides are given on weekends when during Fall and Spring months. Maricopa County Railroad Park is located just West of Oasis Waterpark and near the Adobe Mountain Dam