Chicago INDO-US Lions Club Joins Forces with Illinois Youths for Environmental Awareness Drive

hicago, IL — October 30 :
The Chicago INDO-US Lions Club, in collaboration with Illinois schools and Leyden High School, recently held a highly successful Environmental Awareness Drive on October 26, 2024. This initiative brought together a diverse group of young volunteers from across Illinois, including both typically-developing students and students with special needs, to promote a cleaner, greener community. 

The project aimed to instill a sense of responsibility and community pride in our youth by engaging them in various environmental activities. Students were grouped to match their interests and capabilities, with each team focusing on different environmental tasks such as planting, cleaning, recycling, and neighborhood beautification. 

Activities included: 

Planting trees and small plants to enhance local green spaces. 

Trash collection to keep streets, football fields, and school grounds clean. 

Recycling drives focused on sorting and reusing materials to reduce waste. 

Yard cleaning in residential areas, offering a helping hand to seniors in need of assistance. 

This impactful day of service reflects the Chicago INDO-US Lions Club’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and the empowerment of youth. The next Environmental Awareness Drive is already in the planning stages for 2025, with the goal of continuing these efforts and expanding the reach of the program. 

“We’re grateful to all the students and community members who came together to make this event a success. By engaging our youth, we’re not only making Illinois cleaner but also building a generation of environmentally-conscious citizens,” said a representative of the Chicago INDO-US Lions Club. 

The Chicago INDO-US Lions Club welcomes new partnerships and volunteers eager to contribute to keeping Illinois clean and safe. For more information or to get involved in future projects, please contact the Chicago INDO-US Lions Club. 

Contact: Chicago INDO-US Lions Club 
Email: ciuslions@gmail.com 

Together, let's work toward a greener, healthier Illinois!