Programs

 
 

Eyeglass, Hearing Aid, and Cell Phone Collection

Park Ridge Lions and other clubs throughout Illinois collect gently used eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones for the Lions of Illinois Foundation and Lions Clubs International to be refurbished and provided to individuals in need globally.

Please note:  Only eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones. printer ink cartridges, and small tablets are accepted at these locations.  No computers, monitors, televisions, stereos or other electronics are permitted. 

For information on becoming a collection site send us an email: parkridgelions@gmai.com

Park ridge drop off locations

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Avenue

Park Ridge Municipal Building (City Hall)
505 Butler Place

Park Ridge Park District, Centennial Center
100 S. Western

Coyne and Company Insurance
778 Busse Hwy

Avenues to Independence
515 Busse Hwy

Unbound Technology
100 S. Prospect Ave

 

Vision and Hearing Support Grants

The Park Ridge Lions Club can provide some assistance for residents of Park Ridge Illinois, who are in need of hearing screenings, hearing aid devices, vision screening, glasses and other vision aid support equipment. 

Grant requests must be for an individual currently residing within the City limits of Park Ridge, Illinois.  Grants are limited to one hearing aid or eyeglass purchase every 36 months and are subject to approval from the Park Ridge Lions Club, and/or the Lions of Illinois Foundation and are only limited by the availability of funds  through the Lions Club of Park Ridge's annual fundraising campaigns.  Donations to that fund are always welcome.

For additional information, please contact the Park Ridge Lions Club.