During the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the Newmarket Lions Club continued to live up to our motto “We Serve”.
In December, the Club’s Santa Fund program continued to support families in need. Over 1200 people were provided with food vouchers to John’s No Frills on Yonge St.
Lunch with Santa provided over 350 children and their families, with lunch, gift bags, amusements, and a free photo with Santa.
Christmas treats and clothing were provided to The Newmarket Residence for vulnerable adults.
Christmas gifts were provided to Seniors in LTC homes.
The Newmarket Quakers generously provided the Coats for Kids program with a space to operate from!
Over 850 winter coats were distributed to families in need through the Coats for Kids program!
Meals were cooked for the Inn From The Cold shelter.
Meal kits were assembled and donated to the local Food Pantry.
Our Catch the Ace lottery allowed us to provide financial support to Camp Dorset, a camp for dialysis patients and their families. This allowed Camp Dorset to expand and upgrade.
Campers were sponsored to attend Camp Kirk, a summer camp for children with learning disabilities and Camp Huronda, a summer camp for diabetic children.
Toiletry kits were provided to Leeder House family shelter as well as Southlake Regional Hospital’s Emergency Department.
Toys were donated to the Paediatric Cancer unit of Southlake Regional Hospital.
We cleaned up the community.
We provided funds to seven schools for breakfast programs.
Eyeglasses were collected for recycling.
Eyeglasses were provided to individuals in need.
Our local Peace Poster Contest provided a showcase for artistic students.
A scholarship was provided to a Blind/Low vision graduating student who is pursuing a post secondary education.
The annual Effective Speaking contest allowed students to practice public speaking in both official languages, with many progressing to the Multiple District Contest in St. Catharines.
Pancakes were served up to paediatric cancer patients and their families at Southlake Regional Hospital’s Paediatric Cancer Awareness event.
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