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Lions Are Champions of Change
Lions. You see the name every time your students benefit from Lions Quest, but have you ever wondered who Lions are and what they do? Lions are civic-minded citizens just like you, and chances are Lions are doing more than you realize.
To highlight the work of Lions, the White House recently recognized select U.S. Lions identified as Champions of Change, a program that honors everyday Americans doing extraordinary things in their communities.
Watch the Champions of Change panel discuss their efforts on behalf of Lions Quest, environmental initiatives, vision programs and disaster relief, or visit the Lions Clubs International Web site to learn more about Lions or locate a Lions club in your community.  | |
Photo Credit: Dan Morris
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New Lions Quest Program Catalog Available
Didn't get everything on your Lions Quest wish list for the new school year? It's not too late. Check out our new program catalog to find what you're missing!
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Numbers of Note
- 16.1 million children under the age of 18 lived in poverty in 2011
- 8-point difference in IQ scores between adolescents who use marijuana and those who don't
- 54% decrease in drinking and driving among high school teens since 1991, but teens still drive after drinking about 2.4 million times a month
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Research and Resources
Uncertain Times 2012 - Afterschool Programs Still Struggling in Today's Economy assesses the impact of economic conditions on afterschool programs and finds that afterschool programs are struggling to meet the needs of children and families in their communities.
The Wallace Foundation has released a set of free afterschool data tip sheets that highlight how data can assist cities, afterschool program providers and parents in everything from determining where programs are needed to how to make them better.
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Grants Opportunities and Special Events
Nominate a deserving K-12 public school for Clorox's Power a Bright Future Contest to win up to $50,000. Apply by Oct. 17.
Public high schools may apply for $2,000 Project Ignition Grants sponsored by the NYLC and State Farm to address teen driver safety through service-learning. Apply by November 15.
Take a moment to recognize the importance of afterschool programs in your community, and celebrate Lights On Afterschool on Oct. 18, 2012. Find planning kits, event ideas, and register your event here.
Join other service-minded professionals in Denver on March 13 - 15 for the 2013 National Service-Learning Conference,Without Limits, hosted by the NYLC.
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