North Carolina Lions Foundation

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North Carolina Lions Foundation Established in 1934, the North Carolina Lions Foundation, Inc. These canes improve the overall quality of life by enhancing personal independence. NC Lions, Inc.

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving communities across North Carolina through charitable programs and initiatives that reflect the values and mission of Lions Clubs. Our Work

Services and Programs for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Camp Dogwood for the Blind

Camp Dogwood is a recreational facility, serving the blind and visually impaired citizens of cities and towns across North Carolina. It offers the blind and visually impaired persons an environment that is uniquely designed for their needs in an upscale dormitory campus setting. Located on the shores of Lake Norman some of the favorite activities are boating, swimming, fishing, skiing, and tubing. Support and Mobility Canes

Support and Mobility Canes are available free of charge to any blind or visually impaired person in North Carolina. The 1949 Legislature established the “White Cane Law”. This bill prohibited the use of a white cane by any but a visually handicapped person and gave to such persons the right of way at road, street, or highway crossings when they extended the cane at arm’s length while crossing or were accompanied by a guide dog. This became effective on January 1, 1950. Educational Grants

Educational grants for sighted children of visually impaired parents are available to support their quest for higher education. VIP Fishing Tournament

Annual grants are provided to the North Carolina Lions VIP Fishing Tournament that attracts over 500 blind and visually impaired people, along with their guests, ages 12 to 91 to the Outer Banks. The tournament which draws people from 77 counties is the largest gathering of blind and visually impaired people in North Carolina. Services and Programs for the prevention of loss of sight

See the 21st Century Mobile Screening Unit

Local Lions Clubs work with NC Lions, Inc. to provide free vision and hearing screenings in communities across the state. funded the purchase of the Mobile Screening Unit that is scheduled by Lions Clubs throughout the state. Through the early detection of vision problems and education of our citizens we hope eliminate the loss of vision. Clinical Eye Research

Eye Research provides hope for improved treatments and ultimately cures for vision loss. NC Lions provide for clinical research at the major universities in our state. These include Wake Forest University Eye Center, NC Lions Pediatric Eye Care Center at Duke University and NC Diabetic Eye Care Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Services and Programs for aid to our citizens

Matching Grants

Local Lions Clubs provide help for people in financial need in their local communities with the cost of purchasing glasses, exams and surgeries. NC lions, Inc. provide matching grants for this important community based service.

10/12/2026
October is World Blind Awareness Month.
10/09/2026

October is World Blind Awareness Month.

10/04/2026

The White Cane Awareness Walk in Asheville, NC is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Pack Square Plaza.
Presentations and information regarding White Cane Awareness Day. Opportunities to meet certified orientation and mobility instructors. Community building and light refreshments

10/02/2026

Did you know that one of the oldest programs at North Carolina Lions Foundation is providing a free Mobilty Cane (Whte Cane) for free to Blind and Visually Impaired every two years.

Funds for this program is provided by our Brighter Visions Annual Campaign.

For more information contact us at [email protected].

Save the date and get ready for a hauntingly good time at our first annual Trunk or Treat here at Camp Dogwood on Thursd...
09/28/2026

Save the date and get ready for a hauntingly good time at our first annual Trunk or Treat here at Camp Dogwood on Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm!

09/24/2026
09/22/2026
09/22/2026
Our Open House was a success! Thank you to all the volunteers and attendees! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did...
09/14/2026

Our Open House was a success! Thank you to all the volunteers and attendees! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did… It was a great day to be a Lion!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Rain or shine, come and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with us.
09/12/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Rain or shine, come and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with us.

Address

7062 Camp Dogwood Drive/PO Box 39
Sherrills Ford, NC
28673

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18006627401

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