•March 27, 2024•

Since 1941, Sullivan Lions Club, an affiliate of Lions International, has been committed to helping residents with vision and hearing services, hunger, and youth needs. Each year in November they hold the Turkey Party fundraiser, which is a family friendly event for all ages to attend with turkeys and hams as the prizes. Numerous door prizes are given out at the end of the event. Every penny raised at this fundraiser goes to local charitable causes, directly benefiting individuals, neighbors, and organizations in our community. No money is ever used for administrative expenses. Throughout the years funds have specifically been contributed to Boy Scouts (in various forms), Lions Pavilion at Wyman Lake, Sullivan FFA, Weekend Backpack Food Program, FCCLA Breakfast with Santa, Cotton Wood Pavilion (in downtown Sullivan), playground equipment at Wyman Park and much more. Scholarships are also given annually to at least one Sullivan High School senior.  If you are looking for a way to get involved and make an impact in your community, the club is seeking new members. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Sullivan V.F.W. at 6:00 p.m. Contact Club President, Brent Mansfield 217-248-6180 or email bmansfield12@gmail.com for more information, and check out their Facebook page “Sullivan IL Lions Club.”