Bellringer ends at $12,000

 

Thanks to the generosity of so many, the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund has raised $12,000 for Fishline, ShareNet, The Coffee Oasis, St. Vincent de Paul, and American Legion Post 245. 

Although this year’s campaign has wrapped up, donations are welcome year‑round and will be applied to next year’s Bellringer to continue supporting our neighbors in need.

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Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund kicks off

We're kicking off our Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund for the holiday season, with a goal of $25,000. The fund helps five agencies that benefit at-risk youth, veterans, the unhoused and so many more who are struggling. It’s easy to make a tax-deductible donation. You can make a payment via Paypal to poulsbolions@gmail.com; or simply click the donate button in the right-hand column; or, mail a check to Poulsbo Lions Bellringer, P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370.

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Sarver earns blue vest; American Legion Post 245 gets $3,000 Bellringer funds

 

It was a busy day for Poulsbo Lions. Our newest member, Laurie Sarver, earned her blue vest and our treasurer, John Macdonald, presented a $3,000 check (a real one followed this big one!) to Linda Schwind for American Legion Post 245 of Poulsbo from the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund. #poulsbolions #bellringer #americanlegion #we serve #newmember #bluevest

 

Lion and American Legion Post 245 rep Linda Schwind receives a $3,000 check from Lion Treasurer John Macdonald at today's meeting.

Membership chair Andy Hento stands next to Laurie Sarver, who earned her blue vest while her sponsor, Steve Calhoun looks on.

 

Lions and LEOs turn out for Wreaths Across America

Lion Linda Schwind spearheaded Wreaths Across America here in Poulsbo.

"I want to thank each and every volunteer who attended the Poulsbo Wreaths Across America ceremony today," she said. "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

 

 

 

We've added American Legion Post 245 to our Bellringer Fund

 

This year the Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund is adding American Legion Post 245 of Poulsbo to its supported charities. This organization might not be well known but it has been

in existence since 1942 and has been active in providing services to veterans of our armed forces in the North Kitsap community.

 

Most visibly, with the assistance of the Poulsbo Lions and Leo Clubs, they have placed wreaths on veteran graves at the Poulsbo Municipal Cemetery, Vinland Lutheran Church, and Evergreen Breidablik cemeteries on Memorial Day and Christmas. They also built the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Poulsbo.

Additional ongoing programs include Veterans Service Office assistance for Veterans and their families; Scholarships for Veterans or family members; Meal vouchers or gift cards throughout the year; Rehabilitation of wheelchairs and other medical assistance equipment; Visitation to Veterans at assisted living and nursing homes providing health and comfort bags and any other needs not provided by the facilities; With the assistance of local Boy Scouts they have removed barriers for disabled veterans in

their homes; Member of the Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance.

 

With additional funding from the Bellringer Fund they hope to expand services to include utility assistance and other short term financial needs for Veterans. If you would like to learn more about this organization you can visit their website at www.alpost245poulsbowa.org.

 

Donations to the Bellringer Fund can be mailed to P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370, via PayPal at poulsbolions@gmail.com or click the link to the right.

 

2022 Bellringer kicks off with addition of Poulsbo American Legion

 

It's time for our 2022 Poulsbo Lions Raab Foundation Bellringer!

Here's some history: In the mid 1940’s the Bellringer Fund was started by Frank and Mabel Raab. Frank was a charter member of the Poulsbo Lions Club and challenged the club and North Kitsap community to help those families in need during the Christmas holiday. The proceeds of the fund drive were used by the Lions Club to purchase food and gifts for families in need. Members of the Lions Club then distributed these items. The Kitsap County Herald helped with the challenge by publishing the donations and followed the actions of the Lions. Local churches and similar organizations provided the lists of families. The fund drive has run uninterrupted since.

 

In recent years the Bellringer Fund has ceased direct purchases of food and gifts. The donations are now distributed to agencies in the community that have the ability to do more with the funds received. Last year the Bellringer Fund received more than $18,000 in donations that were distributed to Fishline, ShareNet,St. Vincent DePaul at St Olafs and Coffee Oasis.

 

The goal for this year is $25,000.

This year, in addition to Fishline, ShareNet, St. Vincent DePaul and Coffee Oasis, we are adding Poulsbo American Legion Post 245. Post 245 provides services to Veterans in the North Kitsap

community.

 

To make a donation it can be mailed to: Lions Club Bellringer Fund, P.O. Box 1244, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or paid via PayPal at poulsbolions@gmail.com. A link is also available at poulsbolions.blogspot.com.

 

All donations are tax deductible. #bellringer #poulsbolions #weserve #coffeeoasis #stvincentdepaul #fishline #sharenet #AmericanLegion

Club receives appreciation from American Legion for park work

 

Rich Solinsky of the American Legion presented Lion Linda Schwind with a certificate of appreciation Feb. 27 for support Poulsbo Lions gave last year with the Front Street park.