Grassroots Collaborative

International Association of Lions is a community service organization that assists the disabled, blind and youth. Lions are dedicated to giving back to their communities by providing community parks, playgrounds, senior citizen programs and medical care for those in need. Sightfirst is the Lions program that assists the blind and visually impaired. The organization provides more than 600,000 free glaucoma screenings, 5 million pairs of used eyeglasses to developing countries, Braille-writers and guide dogs. The organization offers youth programs, which includes the international peace poster contest, youth exchange programs, and youth outreach programs that assist youth in becoming responsible adults. A local Lions club initiates membership to the organization. The organization was established in 1917 and is headquartered in Illinois.

Park Lawn School and Activity Center is operated by Park Lawn, a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Operational since 1955, the center s programs promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living. It offers a variety of support services, such as individual and group counseling, transportation, physical, speech, and occupational therapy, social services, medical counseling, psychological testing and art therapy. Park Lawn additionally offers programs that provide individuals with the opportunity to increase their vocational proficiency, to earn a wage and benefits and to contribute to their community. It additionally offers a variety of vocational programs, such as adult developmental training, workshop services, and supported and community employment services. Park Lawn School and Activity Center is located in Oak Lawn, Ill.