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with American flags. These organizations, as well as many community. A list of Chamber member
In 2022, the post started a new others in our area, need and deserve the organizations can be found in the
program called “Operation Daily,” where financial and volunteer support of the directory at the back of this magazine.
volunteers open the post each day to
allow veterans and other members of the
community to have a place to enjoy a cup
of coffee, play board games, or just relax
and visit.
That same year, “Gaming Against
PTSD” began offering veterans a chance
to play video games to help ease tension
resulting from post-traumatic stress and
to recharge.
The post also aims to connect
veterans to the outdoors through its
“Hiking for Mental Health” initiative.
The program encourages participants
to explore the Natural State at their
own pace and relax at various hiking
locations across Western and North
Central Arkansas.
For more information visit vfw1322.org.
Van Buren Lions Club
The Van Buren Lions Club was
chartered on August 17, 1922 with the
help of the Fort Smith Lions Club. Since Van Buren Lions Club Mayor Gene Bell Park. Photo by John Speck
then, the Van Buren Lions Club has
been a community asset and a source of
humanitarian services.
In 2022, the club partnered with
the City of Van Buren to develop and
complete construction of Mayor Gene
Bell Park, named for the late former
Mayor of Van Buren, who was also a
56-year member of the club. Over the
101 year history of the club, the Lions
have been an integral part of the Van
Buren community, and members are
continually looking for additional ways
to pitch in.
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The club also supports various
local, regional, state, and international
programs, including:
- Local Eye Examination Program
- Arkansas Eye Bank and Laboratory
- Lions World Services for the Blind
- Mid-South Sight and Hearing Service
- Leader Dogs for the Blind
- Lions Clubs International Foundation
- Diabetes Education and Prevention
- Sight First
- Lions of Arkansas Foundation
For more information regarding the Van
Buren Lions Club, visit the club’s Facebook
page at facebook.com/VanBurenLionsClub/

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