LIONS CLUB OF CARPINTERIA
P O BOX 191, CARPINTERIA, CA 93014 lionsclub.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: THE MISSION OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE AND FOSTER A SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG ALL PEOPLE FOR HUMANITARIAN NEEDS BY PROVIDING VOLUNTARY SERVICES THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. THE MAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH SETS IT APART FROM TRADITIONAL LIONS CLUBS, IS THE ACQUISITION, CREATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND DAY TO DAY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE PUBLIC PARK ("LIONS PARK") FOR THE COMMUNITY'S USE.

A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LIONS ASSN IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH SIGHT AND VISION PROBLEMS IMPROVE THEIR VISION. OTHER HEALTH CARE NEEDS SUPPORTED BY THE PROJECTS INCLUDE HEARING, DIABETES, AND CANCER. THE MAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITY OF THIS ORGANIZATION (SEPARATE FROM IT'S LIONS CLUB AFFILIATIONS) IS THE ACQUISION OF SURPLUS LAND FOR THE PUBLIC'S USE AS A PUBLIC PARK AND COMMUNITY MEETING AREA. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME FOR THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE PUBLIC PARK, INCLUDING PROVIDING ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND BBQ'S FOR MAJOR HOLIDAYS. THIS GROUP ALSO CONDUCTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SCHOLARSHIPS, FOOD AND CLOTHING BANKS, COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION, SPECIAL TARGET PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

MAINTENANCE OF AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY HELD FOR THE PUBLIC USE AS A PUBLIC PARK (358 VOLUNTEER HOURS)

STUDENT SPEAKERS PROGRAM

DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS; EYE EXAMS/GLASSES FOR VISION IMPAIRED SCHOOL CHILDREN, BRAILLE KIDS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND VARIOUS OTHER CHARITIES FOR THE POOR AND DISTRESSED

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