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
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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.
Hurricane Debbie Support
Hurricane Debbie slowly crossed Florida and Coastal Georgia, dropping as much as 16 inches of water in several areas. The Lions of Hinesville Georgia donated cases of bottled water, cleaning supplies, and snack foods to Firming Church, which was an area significantly affected by the floods. They have acted as a source for our distribution.… Continue reading Hurricane Debbie Support
Indiana Lions Return to Eastern Kentucky
Our journey began last year after the tornadoes in Western Kentucky. Lion Bill McDonald, who has responded to many disasters, asked if I would like to help. I had never seen the results of a disaster firsthand. We left Osgood, Indiana with 2 trailers with totes, Christmas gifts, & other needed items for Madisonville, Kentucky.… Continue reading Indiana Lions Return to Eastern Kentucky
Let’s ROAR into Action – District 39E
District 39E Success Story “Let’s ROAR into Action” American Falls Lions Club, District 39E As lions, we provide service to those in need. We partner with other professionals and organizations to improve the health and well-being of those seeking assistance in life. We encourage and give hope to those who are going through challenging times.… Continue reading Let’s ROAR into Action – District 39E
Partnership in Environment Promises Bright Futures for Youth
There are some days where we are simply struck by both the beauty and future significance of the present moment. This was the case for me early Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, in York, Pennsylvania, as I first struggled a bit to break through the hard ground crust at Kain Park with my shovel. A… Continue reading Partnership in Environment Promises Bright Futures for Youth
From Eyeglasses to Estate Gift
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) recently received a US$2.8 million estate gift from an anonymous donor. After learning from a trusted friend and financial advisor that eyeglasses that no longer worked well could be donated to a local Lions club, this generous donor dropped off used eyeglasses in the club’s eyeglasses collection bin. The experience… Continue reading From Eyeglasses to Estate Gift
International President visits Lions Burn Center
On a beautiful weekend in February 2022 Lions Club International President Douglas X. Alexander visited Lions in Las Vegas Nevada. Past Council Chair Lion Irving Confino and his wife Lion Carol, members of Las Vegas Black Mountain Lions Club, arranged for the visit. A dinner on Friday night was attended by scores of Lions from… Continue reading International President visits Lions Burn Center
Lions Day in Service
District 45 had a Lions Days in Service held in conjunction with green-up day in Vermont. Thanks to Vermont Lions Charities we were in partnership with the Green-Up Committee by adding our logo to their poster. My home club, Heartland Lions in South Royalton, VT worked with the Town of Royalton, and Cascadnac Trail Riders… Continue reading Lions Day in Service