What do 13,000 lunches, 5,600 pairs of eyeglasses and 6,600 pounds of soft plastic say about a community? In Greater Williamsburg, they say we care. They say we show up. They say we serve.

These numbers aren’t just statistics; they are real stories. They reflect the heart of the James City Lions Club: to serve with purpose in the areas of screening vision and hearing, relieving hunger, encouraging young talent and caring for the environment. Most of what we do is a shared venture with the community. Let’s look at what we accomplished together in the June 2024-July 2025 service year.

Screening vision and hearing

Eyeglass recycling: In the Lions’ 2024-25 service year, 5,600 donated eyeglasses found new life. Nearly 400 pairs of reading glasses went to the Lackey Free Clinic, Olde Towne

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