Members of the McKeesport Lions Club have been collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House in Pittsburgh (they recycle the tabs at a local center and use proceeds to help stock the pantry for families whose children are undergoing long-term care at the adjacent UPMC Children’s Hospital) and club president Marie Domingo dropped off the… Continue reading Something Good
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Concert Handicapped Accessability
After many years of fundraising, the McKeesport Lions Club installed a wheelchair-friendly area and walkway at the Lions Bandshell (that the club built in 1953) to make it easier for anyone wheelchair-bound to enjoy the Summer Concert Series that the club presents each Sunday evening in the summer along with the City of McKeesport and… Continue reading Concert Handicapped Accessability
Donate Device to Improve Reading
The North Summit Lions Club donated a RUBY Handheld Video Magnifier to a local boy, Ethan Weber, who has Stargardt disease that causes vision loss in children and young adults. The RUBY magnifies high-contrast images with no distortion, whether at home or on the go. It made an immediate improvement with Ethan’s reading, including reading… Continue reading Donate Device to Improve Reading
Expanding Lions Quest: Transforming Alabama’s Juvenile Justice System
The Lions Quest program is making significant strides in Alabama’s juvenile justice system, with active programs in multiple counties and promising expansion on the horizon. District 34 C, with the help of a Lions Quest grant will launch a Juvenile Justice Lions Quest Program in Escambia County, set to begin in January. The district is… Continue reading Expanding Lions Quest: Transforming Alabama’s Juvenile Justice System
New Washing Machine
Through the grapevine Boise Vista Lions found out that a widow in our community had been without a working washer for over 7 months. Upon receiving this information we were able to coordinate getting a new machine from a local appliance company and we delivered and installed it in her home.
Recycled Eyeglasses Distribution and Screening
This year Missouri Lions have distributed over 1306 recycled eyeglasses in the state of Missouri to those who can’t afford to purchase glasses or have an eye exam. This is with 29 missions with seven more scheduled within the state.
Inclusive Playgrounds in District 12
Supporting our District12 N in 2 different inclusive playgrounds has changed lives not only for individuals but also families and communities. What an amazing way to see the project from conception to reality. So many smiles on the faces of all using the inclusive playground. This would not have been possible without LCIF!! Thank you!
Tornado Relief
Tornado in NW Arkansas destroyed a small town. Our Lions trailer went there immediately and handed out needed supplies which emptied the trailer. Dean Roland immediately applied for a grant. When the community realized how much Lions helped they decided to have a day people could bring things to refill the trailer. Not only did… Continue reading Tornado Relief
Quick Club Fundraiser for LCIF
Our club started doing this about 10 years ago. At each meeting each member gives $1.00 and we put it in a designated fund. When we collect around $300 we send it to LCIF. Our club only has 7 members but we have given 3 MJFs during this time for a donation of over $3000… Continue reading Quick Club Fundraiser for LCIF
Backpacks for Students in Need
For over 13 years, Ventura Downtown Lions Club has helped create backpacks for students in need. This year, in cooperation with Ventura Rotary Clubs, 800 backpacks were packed and delivered to school sites that are part of Ventura Unified School District.