A Great Day of Inclusion at the Blind Soccer Expo!
Community members of all ages came together for the Blind Soccer Expo — a day of inclusion made possible by Blind Soccer Nation, Carolina Ascent, and Lions Services.
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Charlotte to Host Blind Soccer Expo Bringing Paralympic Athletes, Professional Players, and Community Together
Free July 18 event will introduce the region to one of the world's fastest-growing adaptive sports and help build momentum for future blind soccer opportunities in Charlotte.
Braille Trail – Want to Be Part of What Comes Next?
Phase II of the Charlotte Braille Trail will add new multi-sensory features, inclusive gathering spaces, and a safe, walkable route extending to the Sugar Creek LYNX station. Want to be part of what comes next?
Celebrating the Charlotte Braille Trail Reveal
More than 250 people joined us to open the first phase of the Charlotte Braille Trail on Global Accessibility Awareness Day — a multi-sensory celebration of accessibility, art, and inclusion in the heart of our city.
Braille Trail to open in Charlotte in May
Thank you Spectrum News 1 for featuring the Lions Services Braille Trail Segment! CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A Charlotte nonprofit is creating a new pathway for those who are visually…
Braille Trail Walk for Independence 2026
Join us for the 4th Annual Braille Trail Walk. Location: Lions Services Braille Trail Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 9:00am -12:00pm 100% of proceeds support blind and low…
Vision Loss Support Group - Virtual
January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST HEART & Vision: A NAMI Peer Vision Loss Group A supportive and welcoming space for individuals living with vision loss. In partnership between…
Breakfast in the Dark- January 14, 2026
Thank you to our Sponsor Charlotte Southern Lions Club! Thank you to all who participated in this month’s event! We had a wonderful time at Breakfast in the Dark and enjoyed…
Coffee and a Tour at Lions Services Each Tuesday in February
Join us for Coffee with a Tour at Lions Services each Tuesday in February. Free to attend, Must register please use the link below:…
Shining Hope: A Season of Hope for the Blind Community
SHINING HOPE: Fundraiser is Lions Services’ end of year fundraiser dedicated to creating pathways to independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Through this…
PBS | Carolina Impact- Sewing Hope at Lions Services
Thank you to PBS| Carolina Impact for featuring Lions Services and the important work we are doing. It’s easy to overlook the gift of sight until it’s gone. Across the U.S.,…
Lions Services Podcast - Queen City Podcast Network
Episode Description: Do Good Charlotte Lions Services has been creating jobs for people who are blind and visually impaired for 91 years. Host Pamela Escobar talks with Agatha…
Press Release: 704 Shop x Lions Services Launch “(En)Vision,” an Upcycling Project Supporting Employment for the Blind and Visually Impaired
MEDIA CONTACTS: Agatha Bisbikis - agathab@lionsservices.org Andy Mitchelides - andy@704shop.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November, 11 2025) - Charlotte-based lifestyle brand 704 Shop has…
Tap Tap C Beer Release Party Pictures Are Here!
Thank you to all who attended our 2nd Tap Tap C Beer Release on Friday October 10, and SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors, Triple C Brewing!
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - October 3
On October 3, Lions Services was represented on the #81 truck driven by Connor Mosack at the Charlotte Motor Speedway NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. CEO Philip Murph and family…
Third Annual Braille Trail Walk for Independence
Hello Friends & Family, Lions Services hosted another successful Braille Trail Walk for Independence Charity Event. The Walk was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Eastway…
Breakfast in the Dark - November 2025
November 12, 2025 - 9:00-10:30 a.m. Sponsored by:
Blind AF Community Film Series - White Cane Awareness Day - Sponsored by Comcast
Sponsored by Join us for an unforgettable White Cane Awareness Day event featuring the Blind AF Community Film Series Sponsored by Comcast , a celebration of resilience,…
Tap Tap C Beer Release Party
October 10, 2025, 6 p.m. - Triple C Barrel Room Have you heard the news!??? Save the Date! There’s a new beer in town. Say hello to Tap Tap C, a West Coast Pilsner created in…
Breakfast in the Dark - August 2025
August 27, 2025 - 9:00-10:30 a.m. This Quarter’s Event is Sponsored by:
Introducing the Lions Services Ambassadors
Introducing the Lions Services Community Ambassador Program: Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change At Lions Services Inc (LSI), we believe the most powerful advocates for our…
Breakfast in the Dark - May 22 - 9 a.m.
Thank you to all who participated in this month’s event! Look for the next event coming in August 2025!! Thank you to May’s sponsor, A F Brown Enterprises LLC
Braille Trail Walk for Independence 2025 - Sign Up Today!
October 4, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Eastway Regional Recreation Center Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Braille Trail Walk for Independence 2025? For more…
Charity Walk For Blind Independence 2024 - Sign Up Today!
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Walk for blind Independence 2024? For more information, please review our Walk sponsorship opportunities. Click to Register View…
Hosting a Meeting in Charlotte and Need a Conference Space?
Host Your Team Meeting at Lions Services By renting our conference room you are helping to support our programs for individuals who are blind and visually impaired which are…
Military Veteran Alfred Garner - Living Blind, However “Life is Not Over.”
Alfred’s Service is Recognized by Lions Services Alfred Garner served as a courageous artillery gunner in the U.S. army until a pistol injury permanently impaired his vision.…
Lions Services Facility once a Lowes Retail Store
A Brief History Constructed in 1970, the property of 4600 North Tryon Street in Charlotte once served as a Lowes retail store before it was purchased by Lions Services. The…
Lions Services Inc. Visually Impaired Employee of the Year 2024
Shondell Miller Meet Shondell Miller, Lions Services Machine Operator for 8 years, who has lived with Retinitis Pigmentosa since the age of 22. Shondell Miller assembles and sews…
Breaking Barriers - George’s Triumph in the World of Dart Throwing
George is Fully Blind & Competes in Dart Throwing Competitions. Meet George Littlejohn, a fully blind member of the Lions Services team with an unwavering passion for dart…
Want to learn about different ways you can support Lions Services?
Two weeks before your birthday, you will see a message from Facebook in your News Feed giving you the option to create a fundraiser for your birthday. Once you do, your friends…
Lions Services Inc. Sighted Employee of the Year 2024
Airna Outhensakda Congratulations to Airna Outhensakda, Lions Services Employee of the Year! Airna’s 5 year journey at LSI began as a machine operator in the MOLLE Hydration…
Veteran Volunteer Day Held at Lions Services
On November 03, 2023 Lions Services accompanied Psi Rho Chi Military Sorority Inc and Psi Rho Phi Military Fraternity during a veteran’s day give-back. During the event, 50…
Charlotte Museum of History Shares Accessibility Efforts with Lions Services
Accessibility Training Conference & Tour On 9/11/2023, The Staff at Lions Services and The Charlotte Museum of History collaborated, working together to conduct an accessibility…
Lions Services - Helping the Blind and Visually Impaired Achieve Independence
Discovering Hope at Lions Services! Tune in as Bonnie English shares her personal journey with blindness, shedding light on how employment at Lions Services became the catalyst…
Lions Services Holiday Hope Donation Drive
Holiday Hope During these festive times, share Holiday Hope by donating to the Blind and Visually Impaired employees at Lions Services. Lions Services is a 501(c)3 non-profit…
2023 Veterans Volunteer Service Day
Lions Services is excited to share that Psi Rho Chi Military Sorority Inc and Psi Rho Phi Military Fraternity have chosen Lions Services to participate in their volunteer service…
Lions Golf - Marlon Stover: Events and Competitions for the Blind
A 400-yard drive down the fairway is tough for anyone, but particularly discouraging for the blind. Marlon Stover, an employee here at Lions Services, is an avid golfer despite…
Walk for Blind Independence- Every Step We Take, Every Dollar We Raise, puts People with Vision Loss Further on the Path to Independence!
We had a great time bringing everyone together at our First Annual Walk for Blind Independence on September 23, 2023, at the US National Whitewater Center! Although the weather…
Lions Services Hosted a Workforce Development Learning Session for 5 Delegates Visiting from Indonesia
On October 3, 2023, Lions Services hosted a Workforce Development learning session for 5 delegates visiting from Indonesia. These visitors were invited to the United States under…
2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and Lions Services is joining the campaign to raise awareness of the workforce capabilities of people who are…
Lions Services Ribbon Cutting of Accessible Patio and Mural Reveal
RSVP “We warmly welcome you to join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Please RSVP if you can make it by clicking on the button above. If you have any questions please contact…
Magnifying the Impact of Accessible Technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Visual impairment makes it much more difficult to do many things. Daily activities like reading documents, viewing a computer monitor, or inspecting detailed images become more…
Lions Services Hosts Walk for Blind Independence on September 23, 2023
Join Lions Services staff and volunteers on September 23, 2023, for our 3K Walk for Blind Independence. This accessible-to-all event will take place at the US National Whitewater…
Carolina Crushers Bowling Team: Michael Baggett & Peggy Washington Striking Down Obstacles
The Carolina Crushers Bowling is an activity widely known to require observation, dexterity, and precision. Attempting it blindfolded would discourage most people from trying it.…
Employment Program for Blind Students in Charlotte at LSI
Lions Services Inc., a nonprofit 501c(3), has been dedicated to offering job training and career opportunities to the blind and visually impaired community in Charlotte for the…
Determination is a Superpower , Racing with Glaucoma
Running a standard 26.2-mile marathon is challenging. Less than 1% of people in the US have completed one. Now imagine running a 100-mile ultra marathon while blindfolded. It’s a…