Last week, Hearts & Homes for Youth received a $1,000 donation from the Burtonsville Lions Club!

Hearts & Homes for Youth has an Emergency Shelter that provides opportunities for residents that they wouldn’t otherwise have if detained. Hearts & Homes will use the money to purchase clothes and hygiene products for the young men who often come into our care with little or no clothing or belongings.

“We are grateful for all of the support from the Burtonsville Lion’s club and looking forward to our ongoing partnership,” said Hearts & Homes CEO Chloe Perez. “They have attended some of our fundraising events and are helping us get the word out about Hearts & Homes for Youth. The very generous donation will make a significant difference for our young people and we are so thankful for the Lion’s club generosity!

“The Burtonsville Lions Club recognizes the hard work and dedicated efforts of the Hearts & Homes for the Youth in the community” said Burtonsville Lions Club President Mike Shavatt. “Our Lions Club is excited and looking forward to a long-lasting partnership with this great organization”.

The Burtonsville Lions Club is a volunteer service organization dedicated to helping the less fortunate. The Club raises funds each year to support charitable activities locally, regionally and globally by hosting a variety of events such as:

Leader Dog for the Blind
Lions Camp Merrick for the Deaf & Blind
Community Elementary Schools
Lions Vision Research Foundation at Johns Hopkins
Scholarships at Paint Branch High School
Paint Branch High School Post Prom
Burtonsville Athletic Association
Maryland School for the Blind
And many others

Last year the Burtonsville Lions Club collected over 3,000 pairs of used glasses, held 4 blood drives and collected medical equipment for donation to those in need.

Click here to learn more about the Burtonsville Lions Club and to get involved!