#WeServe
Our Mission
To empower our volunteers and partners; to improve health and well-being; to strengthen communities; to support those in need through humanitarian services; and to encourage peace and understanding.
When you buy a funnel cake at Clam Fest, attend a pancake breakfast, or make a monetary donation to the Highlands Lions Club, you are supporting this mission. We give thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes to Highlands students every year. We support local food banks and efforts to feed the underserved. We collect cell phones for soldiers and recycle eyeglasses. We dedicate time and resources to the beautification of our local parks. We collect and distribute coats and hoodies in winter. We lend financial support to area non-profits.
Our Year of Service - 2021
January
HBP Food Drive donations.
February
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser w/Franny’s Pizza
Read Across America Virtual Reading Event.
March
Eyeglasses Collection & Donation.
April
Holiday Donation to OLPH Food Pantry
Beach Cleanup at Snug Harbor w/Clean Ocean Action
Earth Day Event (Frank Hall Park Cleanup)
LEO Club mask donations.
May
Brew By the Bay Pretzel Sale Fundraiser
Memorial Day Parade & Memorial Day Wreath laying
Frank McGarry Memorial Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Community Center
LEO Club eyeglasses drive at HHRS.
Cell Phones for Soldiers (42 Mobile Devices donated to active-duty soldiers)
June
Shoe Drive Donation of 20 pairs to HES PTO
Scholarships Announced at HHRS graduation ($1,000 each to two Highlands seniors Class of 2021)
Youth Citizen Awards Announced: $100 each to four Highlands Class of 2021 and $50 to one Highlands 8th grader
July
Mulch installed and perennials planted at Frank Hall Park.
August
Clam Fest 2021
School Supply Donation to HES PTO
Highlands Garden Club Breaks Ground on the McGarry Butterfly Garden at Cornwall Square
September
Frank White Memorial White Cane Collection
9/11 Day of Service Activities: LEO volunteers help beach cleanup at Sandy Hook Sponsored by NJ Local Fix
Fundraiser and Donation Drive (Glasses & Cell Phones) at Chubby Pickle
Frank Hall Park Update: Installation of two solar-powered garden lights
LEO Club service hours installing fall foliage decorations
October
Pancake Breakfast and Costume Party (co-sponsored with HBP and Rec Department)
Halloween Decoration Contest ($75, $50, $25 prize courtesy of HBP)
Sponsored candidates’ forum hosted by The League of Women Voters
Awarded the first “SEE LION” Award to a Highlands youth
Pretzel Necklace Fundraiser at Oktoberfest
Hoodie Collection Drive to benefit Blessing Bag Brigade
Donated Plaque and LFL Registration for Highlands Elementary School Little Free Library
November
Donation to Veterans Day Breakfast benefitting the Highlands VFW and American Legion
Holiday Donation to OLPH Food Pantry
Donation to Camp Happiness in Memory of Frank McGarry
Donation to The Highlands Garden Club in honor of Nina Flannery