Colchester Lions are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Through our fundraising activities, and donations from the community we are in turn, able to support a number of local, regional and national charities. A list of some of the charities and organization that we donate to can be found below.

If you would like to make a donation to us, please make your check payable to "Colchester Lions Charities" and send it to:
Colchester Lions Club
P.O. Box 423
Colchester CT 06415

The community of Colchester has been very supportive of us, and we are thankful for their help.
Colchester Lions Recycle Eye Glasses
Throughout the year, Colchester Lions collect used eyeglasses and deliver them to regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers. These glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries. Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses, plastic and metal frames. Children's glasses are especially needed. Drop off locations can be found at : Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester Senior Center, Valvoline, Savings Institute Bank & Trust, Norwich Ophthalmology Group and Colchester Eye Care. For more information about this program please contact Lion Liz Josephs at (860) 537-0125
Some of the Organizations Supported by Colchester Lions
Local Programs
Colchester Low Vision Support Group Colchester D.A.R.E and Quest Programs
Colchester Land Trust Cragin Memorial Library
Bacon Academy Grad Night Colchester Youth Sports
Colchester Food Bank Colchester Boy Scouts
Colchester Scholarship Program
Regional Programs
Camp Rising Sun Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks
Guide Dog Foundations Conn. Lions Eye Research Foundation (CLERF)
CT Radio Information Service (CRIS) Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern CT
Southeast Conn. Center of the Blind
National Programs
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Victims of National and Global disasters
Haitian Health Foundation