lions-33k.org - Other Charities We Support

In addition to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc., Massachusetts Lions Lazarus Fund and District 33K Lions Eyemobile, Inc. District 33K Lions support these charities:

National Braille Press
A Boston-based nonprofit braille printing and publishing house offering braille books, magazines, textbooks, tests, and customized embossing services.

Last year NBP pressed 15 million braille pages using special translation software and computer-driven equipment.

District 33K Lions have volunteered with the Press in collating children's print/braille books and will be hosting a volunteer project to collate the August selection of the Children's Braille Book Club, Rumpelstiltskin, at the 89th International Convention of Lions in July 2006.

Carroll Center for the Blind

The Carroll Center serves blind and visually impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self fulfillment by educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually impaired.

Clara Barton Center for Diabetes

Since 1932, Clara Barton Diabetes Center has provided an unparalleled camp experience in a safe, caring environment. Campers have the opportunity to learn more about diabetes while participating in traditional camp fun.

Perkins School for the Blind

The rich history of Perkins School for the Blind began with its founding nearly 175 years ago as the first school for the blind in the

United States

. Within a few short years, Perkins became known for its effective instructional techniques, including teaching Laura Bridgman, the first know deaf-blind person to be educated. Later, a much more famous student – Helen Keller – came to Perkins on her way to breaking down barriers and perceptions about what people who are blind or deaf-blind can accomplish.

NEADS (New England Assistive Dogs Services Inc.)

A non-profit organization established to provide Hearing and Service Dogs for people who are deaf or use wheelchairs. These Assistance Dogs become an extension of their owners and bring security, freedom, independence and relief from social isolation to their human partners.

VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity)

An organization of optometrists and other interested individuals who are dedicated to providing vision care to people around the world who can not afford or obtain it.

Fidelco – Guide Dog Foundation

The only guide dog school located in New England, is a non-profit organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut that breeds, raises and trains German Shepherd guide dogs to be placed with blind men and women. The organization was founded in 1960 as the Fidelco Breeder’s Foundation and donated dogs to several guide dog schools until 1981, when the current organization was expanded to include a training program.