MAKE A DIFFERENCE
YOUR IMPACT
There are 16,000 people living in Charlotte that are blind or visually impaired. 100% of your donation directly funds programs that enhance the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Because of your donations, a person who is blind can find their first job ever to live a meaningful life.
Lions Services is a 501(c)(3) tax- exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
To give through a Donor Advised Fund, or to give gifts of stock: Contact our Development Director at info@lionsservices.org or (704) 921-1527 ext. 621.
To donate via check, mail to:
Lions Services Inc.
PO BOX 561987
Charlotte, NC 28256
Matching Gifts
Do you work for a company that offers a gift-matching program?
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Lions Services is eligible for companies to match gifts made by employees. Contact your human resources department for more information.
Beneficiary Designations
Your estate plan, including your will, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and annuities, can play a vital role in helping others achieve fulfilling and independent lives.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70½ or older, you can give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA without any income tax implications.
Donate Through Your Workplace
Donate through your employer by choosing Lions Services as your charity through payroll giving on
Benevity https://benevity.com/
The Blackbaud Giving Fund https://blackbaudgivingfund.org/
Meet Rufus
Rufus is a Lions Services Employee. Prior to losing his eye sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa, Rufus Crawford had a career at CMC Behavioral Health Hospital working in the kitchen which he loved. Rufus began experiencing vision loss in the 7th grade and it continued to gradually decrease throughout his high school years. Rufus attended Broadcasting school however, he was unable to finish due to not being able to read the printed material in his books. Despite his vision loss, Rufus remains a beacon of positivity. For 39 years, Rufus has served as a machine operator at Lions Services and deeply appreciates the opportunities it has provided him. His journey has transformed him into a responsible and positive individual, leading him to achieve his life goal of being a productive member of society and supported of his family. Rufus has been serving as the President of the North Charlotte Lions Club for over 10 years.
“Don’t be afraid to try, you don’t know what you can do until you try.”- Rufus
Meet Atavia
Atavia is a Lions Services Employee. Atavia Stephens has been a dedicated member of the Lions Services family for 16 years. She plays a crucial role in the Improved Retention Strap Department, where she assembles chin straps that help keep our US troops safe.
Atavia’s journey has been inspiring. In 2004, she began losing her vision after being diagnosed with MS, and further testing revealed Optic Neuritis, which led to more significant vision loss. Despite these challenges, Atavia focused on raising her son, who has autism. One of her proudest moments came a few years ago when she fulfilled her dream of preserving enough of her sight to watch him walk across the stage to receive his high school diploma.
” Life continues to go on regardless of your condition.”- Atavia
Our Need
We rely on donations and contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Your support helps empower people with visual impairment or blindness to become independent!
As a beacon in the Charlotte community for the blind and visually impaired for nearly 90 years, please consider helping us continue our mission of making a brighter difference for many more years to come. Help us help Charlotte!
Accessibility to technology and adaptive devices to improve job performance and promote independence- have you ever wondered what it would be like to choose your clothing, read your mail, or prepare a meal if you were visually impaired or blind? There are many adaptive devices that make everyday tasks possible. Lions Services helps support the purchase of assistive devices through the Blind Support Fund to purchase hand held magnifiers, magnification glasses, talking watches, and many other devices to help with these tasks.
Our Goal
We strive to ensure that no member of our community is left behind or left out because of visual impairment or blindness. Through vocational rehabilitation, training, and employment opportunities we endeavor to provide choices for growth that yield life-long success and financial independence. Our programs offer employment opportunities to change lives however, we cannot do any of this without you.
Contact Us
Phone: 704-921-1527 ext. 621
Email: info@lionsservices.org
