BRRR it’s Cold Outside! Lake Oswego Lions Club Winter Clothing Drive 2025

Lake Oswego Lions Club and VisionEnvoy Club Branch, with more than 76 years of service from the heart, are as committed as ever to sustaining our impact in the community. We will continue to be a dynamic force for good. One example is our Winter Clothing Drive – 2025! 

“Our hearts are full of gratitude for this wonderful opportunity!” said Winter Clothing Drive  Chairperson, Lion Diane Mead. “As we have done before, the Lake Oswego Lions Club and VisionEnvoy Club Branch are collecting NEW warm coats, hats, gloves, mittens,  scarves, socks, and even earmuffs for children and youth (sizes ranging from newborn to  adult for all age groups).  

“Together WE SERVE. We are collecting all the items, and Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard will distribute the clothing to those in need.” said LOLC President, Lion Bonnie Roeder. Collections boxes will be in place through December 15th at these four locations: 

• Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Avenue

• Lake Oswego Fire Department, 300 B Avenue

• Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th Street

• Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Boulevard

For more information, contact our Winter Clothing Drive Chairperson, Lion Diane Mead at dianekmead@comcast.net or (503) 701-0317 or visit our websites at: 

https://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/lakeoswegoor/index.php and 

https://www.visionenvoylions.com/home 

All donations of new clothing are very much appreciated. 

“A very warm thank you to the Lake Oswego Lions Club and the Vision Envoy Club Branch  for collecting winter coats, socks and other cold weather gear for our pantry guests. The first collection was dropped off last week, with more coming! Thank you for thinking of Bethlehem House of Bread.” said Linda Dove, Pastoral Director of BHOB.  

To learn more about this organization visit https://bethlehemhouseofbread.org/ 

Lions Clubs International is the largest membership-based service organization in the world. Our 1.4 million members in more than 49,000 clubs are serving in 200 countries and geographic areas. Since 1917, Lions have improved health and well-being, strengthened communities and supported those in need, locally and globally. At Lions Clubs International, our motto is “We Serve.” Learn more about who we are and what we do at lionsclubs.org.