As the global community navigates the current pandemic, the themes of service and inclusion have emerged as critical elements to an ever-changing society. The world has witnessed the traumatic effect that COVID has had on all neighborhoods, all communities and all nations. Perhaps more importantly still, the globe has continuously looked to a new cast… Continue reading Connection
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LCIF Rescues Community, Cements Signature Project
When Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the eastern seaboard of the United States in 2012, its impact was felt not just in the more than US$70 billion in property damage it inflicted, but also in the countless lives changed forever. Despite the fact that many of their members were among those affected, the Edison Visionary… Continue reading LCIF Rescues Community, Cements Signature Project
Improved Access to Eye Care
We, the members of the Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook (BRHOB) Lions Club, established March 30, 1989, are dedicated to improving communities locally and globally through service and volunteerism. We donate to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) because together, we can respond quickly for a powerful impact. Here’s one of many BRHOB LCIF grant stories magnified by… Continue reading Improved Access to Eye Care
Samhället i Clara City, Minnesota, USA
Jag är så glad över den påhittighet som en av klubbarna i mitt distrikt har visat. Det kommer att bli så stor skillnad i det dagliga livet bland pensionärerna. Det är härligt att se när alla samarbetar med en gemensam fråga. Det gör mig ännu mer stolt att var medlem i Lions. Tack vare ett… Continue reading Samhället i Clara City, Minnesota, USA
Exchanging Bags for Benches to Beautify Our Planet
Our club, with the help of our community and many other Lions Clubs, has kept over 2500 pounds of soft plastics out of the landfills since September 1, 2020. In the midst of the pandemic, the Stockton-San Joaquin Lions Club was searching for meaningful projects to better our community. We are a small and diverse… Continue reading Exchanging Bags for Benches to Beautify Our Planet
Field of Honor – Veteran’s Day
“Field of Honor” is an annual event that honors military members and first responders in Merced County. Over 1,700 flags are displayed at Merced college. LEO students from Merced High School volunteer at this event every year. Our duty is to place the flags at a designated location, attached name tags to each one, and… Continue reading Field of Honor – Veteran’s Day
Strengthening the Partnership in Jamaica
Special Olympics Jamaica continues its strong relationship with Lions and Leos. At a Unified Football and Healthy Athletes screening event, Leos served as volunteers and unified partners, Lions as non-clinical volunteers at the Opening Eyes screening. In addition, Jamaica hosted a floorball training for all Caribbean Program leaders.
Why We Give
We know firsthand the great work of LCIF, which provided a grant in 1990 for a low vision center we helped launch. Our area benefitted from one of LCIF’s earliest Disaster Relief grants and recently from a US$100,000 grant to help establish a hospice house. Over the years, we have personally worked with many dedicated… Continue reading Why We Give
A Lions Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Project
A Disaster Relief grant from LCIF funded the purchase of a 6X12 foot enclosed trailer, emergency supplies such as snacks, beverages, and tools for cleanup and repairs in the event of a declared emergency/disaster in the state of South Carolina. In addition, the team has held Emergency Preparedness Workshops at Lions Club meetings, community meetings,… Continue reading A Lions Emergency Response Team (ALERT) Project
Helping Humanitarians Roar
Earth isn’t just our home. It’s where Lions and Leos are called to serve, and our call always begins with a ROAR! With every donation returned in the form of grant programs and funding, Lions Clubs International Foundation – YOUR foundation – amplifies every hour you commit to your community’s well-being. Lions and Leos worldwide… Continue reading Helping Humanitarians Roar