State Projects Breakthough T1D (Formerly JDRF) May 14, 2025 / May 14, 2025 by New Jersey Lions | Leave a Comment Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Its goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, regulatory influence, and a working plan to better treat, prevent, and eventually cure T1D. Read more »
State Projects Association of Blind Athletes of New Jersey ABANJ April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment This Association became a state project in 1983. ABANJ is a non-profit organization run in accordance with USABA (United States Association of Blind Athletes) to competitively compete in Paralympic Events. Lions provide funds that enable blind New Jersey athletes to compete nationally and internationally. Funds are used to provide training facilities, transportation and other expenses involved in preparing for or participating in the games. Proven athletes help with the training of a new generation of blind athletes. Read more »
State Projects Eversight New Jersey(Formerly: Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey) April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey (LEBNJ) was founded in 1970 at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of Newark. Known then as the Eye Bank of New Jersey, it became the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey in 1988 when it became a Multiple District 16 Project, and in 1993, became a State project. LEBNJ serves the 14 northern and central counties of New Jersey. Read more »
State Projects Lions Eye Research Foundation of New Jersey, Inc. (LERF) April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment A fully independent, charitable organization which serves Lions Multiple District 16. It is unique in that all Lions in good standing in New Jersey are automatically members of this Foundation. The Board of Trustees is composed of five elected trustees from each of the 5 sub-districts and as well as each of the 5 current District Governors as voting Trustees of the Board. Read more »
State Projects Music Association for the Visually Impaired Students of New Jersey (MAVIS) April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment Voted a state project at the 2005 State Convention, MAVIS is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing musical instruments and specialized music instruction to legally blind persons throughout the State. Students benefit by gaining confidence, greater independence and improved opportunities for socialization and employment. Read more »
State Projects New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, Inc. (Camp Marcella) April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment The New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, commonly known as Camp Marcella, Inc., has provided a summer camping experience for blind children for over a half a century. It has grown into the premier facility it is today primarily from the support of the NJ Lions. A two week camping experience is provided each summer for visually impaired children ranging in age from 5 through 16. Activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, skating, bicycle riding, basketball, bowling and arts and crafts are provided. In addition, a computer facility and a library are also available for the campers’ use. Read more »
State Projects St. Joseph’s School for the Blind April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment St. Joseph’s School for the Blind has been providing specialized services to individuals with visual impairments across New Jersey since its founding in 1891 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in Jersey City. Today’s campus includes a state-of-the-art facility which was designed specifically to serve the disabled and reflects the School’s growth as a premiere provider of educational and social services. Read more »
State Projects Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey (formerly NJ Foundation for the Blind) April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey empowers those with vision loss to live engaged, productive and independent lives. We create and deliver expert programs and services that build confidence and improve the quality of life for individuals living with vision loss. Read more »
State Projects Challenged Children’s Charity Corp (Helen L. Diller Vacation Home): April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment Since 1972, The Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, located at 126 27th Street in Avalon, NJ has been providing a seashore escape for visually impaired children, with supervision from experienced and certified counselors and administrators. Since many of these children come from families with limited financial means, the vacation experience is provided to them at no charge. The camp operates for eight weeks during the summer months, from mid-June to mid-August, with approximately 20 children (ages 7-15) attending weekly. Read more »
State Projects John D. Young Memorial Lions Blind Center, Inc. April 23, 2025 by admin | Leave a Comment The Lions Blind Center serves the blind and visually impaired community of Atlantic county and North Cape May County. It helps to empower the blind and visually impaired to set goals and to achieve in an environment where sight loss will not impede progress. The new facility in Absecon helps to open the world of high tech to the blind and visually impaired. It offers computer classes, exercise classes, Braille and peer support. The Center also provides information, referral and advocacy. Read more »