Editor,
My name is Ellie Stewart. My husband and I moved to San Marcos 50 years ago after he retired from the Air Force. We could have gone most anywhere but we chose San Marcos out of the blue. We have absolutely loved living here. One of the main reasons is that people seem to really care about each other. One of the finest examples of that caring has been the Lions Club. My husband is a member of the San Marcos Lions Club and I am a member of the Bluebonnet Lions. We have witnessed first hand the difference these organizations make in our city by their financial support to so many nonprofit organizations that help people in need. Not only that; but, when the building at City Park had a devastating fire, the San Marcos Lions Club made a huge contribution toward rebuilding it. They also pay rent for the use of the building and contribute to our city and schools in other ways.
The San Marcos Lions Club Tube Rental makes enjoying the San Marcos River easy for so many folks! And, with the funds they take in, the Lions Club supports an unbelievable number of non-profit organizations. Among those is the Redwood Community Center dba Centro Esperanza. Harry and I have been on the Board for 10 years now. With the generous support of the San Marcos Lions Club and others, we have been able to transform a 2-acre donated vacant lot into a place the people can gather, can come for ESL and GED lessons, can come for free food delivery if they are eligible and for many, many other services. We also have provided a playground, soccer field, and basketball court for the youth to enjoy.
