Money raised at our fundraisers goes right back into the Back Mountain. Here are some of the organizations we've supported recently, newest first.
2025
Misericordia University Speech-Language & Hearing Center and Occupational Therapy Program
The Dallas Lions Club presented a donation to Misericordia University's Speech-Language and Hearing Center and Occupational Therapy Program. Representatives from both departments attended a club meeting to accept the donation and gave the club an overview of their services for children and adults, including a full range of speech and language services and innovative occupational therapy.
Dallas Lions Club President Julie Persing, Lion Nicole Trevaskis, and Misericordia University faculty and students from the Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology departments.
December 5, 2024 · $500
Dinners for Kids
Robert Borwick from Dinners for Kids attended a club meeting to accept the donation and told us about their program, which delivers meals to local children in need at their homes.
Left to right: Lion Joseph Kester, Lion Gary Williams, Robert Borwick (Dinners for Kids), Lion Joe Boris, Lion Julie Persing, Lion Don Berlew, and Dallas Lions Club President Dave Keating.
December 19, 2024 · $500
Patriots Cove
Jeff Swire from Patriots Cove attended a club meeting to accept the donation and talked about what Patriots Cove offers veterans, first responders, and their caregivers.
Left to right: Lion Dave Spring, Lion Joe Boris, Dallas Lions Club President Dave Keating, Lion Don Berlew, Jeff Swire (Patriots Cove), Lion Joe Kester, and Lion Paul Kutney.
November 12, 2024 · $500
Misericordia Women with Children Program
Club members visited Misericordia University in Dallas to present a donation to the Women with Children Program, which helps economically challenged single mothers.
Front row: Sandy Johnson (Women with Children) and Dallas Lions Club President Dave Keating. Second row: Lion Joe Boris, Lion Don Berlew, Lion Julie Persing, Lion Joanie Keating, and Lion Gary Williams.
November 1, 2024 · $1,000
Fellowship Church Food Pantry
Club members visited Fellowship Church in Dallas to present a donation to its food pantry.
Left to right: Dallas Lions Club President Dave Keating, Lion Joanie Keating, Pastor Tim Sheare (Fellowship Church), Lion Gary Williams, and Lion Joe Boris.
2024 · $500
Back Mountain Little League
Club members visited the Little League field to present a donation to the Back Mountain Little League.
First row: players from the Tornadoes, the Thunder, and the Blue Jays. Second row: Back Mountain Little League President Brian Wielgosz, Lion Joe Boris, Lion Don Berlew, Lion Joanie Keating, Lion Dave Keating, and John Vino (Back Mountain Little League).
June 5, 2024 · $600
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds and delivers beds and bedding for children in need.
Left to right: Lion Nicole Trevaskis, Secretary Julie Persing, Lion Joe Boris, Treasurer Gary Williams, President Paul Kutney, Denise Ogurkis (President, Luzerne County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace), Lion Barbara Wilson, and Lion Dave Keating.
April 19, 2024 · $1,000
Fellowship Church Food Pantry
Club members visited Fellowship Church in Dallas to present a donation to its food pantry.
Front row: Lion Joanie Keating, Lion Dave Keating, Pastor Tim Sheare, and Pastor Karl Dyrli. Back row: Lion Don Berlew, President Paul Kutney, and Treasurer Gary Williams.
April 18, 2024 · $500
Patriots Cove
Jeff Swire, co-founder and president of Patriots Cove, attended a club meeting to accept the donation and gave an overview of the many ways Patriots Cove empowers injured veterans and their caregivers.
Jeff Swire (Patriots Cove) with Dallas Lions members.
April 8, 2024 · $500
Back Mountain Regional Fire & EMS
Club representatives visited the fire station to present a donation to Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS.
Left to right: Lion AJ Crahall, Lion Don Berlew, Back Mountain Fire and EMS President Mark Vanetten, Fire Chief Harry Vivian, Secretary Julie Persing, and Treasurer Gary Williams.
