Service Projects

Convention Service Projects

Help Leos Stuff Backpacks for Street Angels

The Leos have generously purchased 48 brand-new backpacks, along with toothpaste and toothbrushes, to support youth experiencing homelessness.

To build on their efforts, convention attendees are encouraged to bring travel-size essentials, including:

  • Shampoo
  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant
  • Tissues
  • Energy Bars
  • Socks

They are also in need of:

  • Youth sweat suits (various sizes)
  • Lightweight fleece blankets

To coordinate donations and on-site assistance, please contact:

PDG Neal “Buck” Winchell
📧 neilwinchell1@gmail.com
📞 (608) 346-4272

Bring or Help Collect Gently Worn Shoes & Boots

As part of our District 27-A1 service initiatives, we’re proud to support the Stan’s Fit for Your Feet Share-a-Pair program.

With your help, we’ll collect gently worn shoes and boots to support individuals in need across Wisconsin and the U.S. Our dedicated Leos will assist in tying, counting, and boxing the donations.

Stan’s will be on-site this Saturday to collect the boxed items and ensure they reach those who need them most. Remaining donations will be sent to Soles4Souls, a global nonprofit that distributes footwear to underserved communities and supports micro-enterprise programs worldwide.

🚫 Please note: No high heels, please.

How to Donate:

  • Bring your donations to the convention (we’ll update all those registered with a convenient drop location)
  • Invite DG Patt to your club meeting — she’ll be happy to pick them up
  • Or call/text DG Patt at 📞 262-544-4929 to arrange a pickup

Blessing Bags
Join us in creating and distributing Blessing Bags for our homeless neighbors. These bags are designed to be kept in cars and handed out when someone encounters a person in need — especially when offering money may not feel comfortable.

This is a joint effort with the Leo Service Project, with additional distribution through Street Angels. The Leo Club will also contribute positive messages for each bag.

What’s needed:

  • 100 gallon-size zip-lock bags

Food Items:

  • Trail mix (individual pack)
  • Mini pretzels
  • Nutri-Grain bar
  • Belvita snack pack
  • Little Debbie Oatmeal Pie
  • Fruit snacks
  • Fruit pouches
  • Chips

Non-Food Items:

  • Toothbrush & mini toothpaste
  • Travel-size soap
  • Shaving kit
  • Durable socks
  • Hand sanitizer

To coordinate donations and on-site assistance, please contact:

Kelly Johnson
📧 kellyjjohnson@prodigy.net
📞 (414) 520-4881