"Lions Hope for Haiti"
To date, LCIF and Lions club members from around the world have channeled their humanitarian spirit into a desire to serve through "Lions Hope for Haiti," which will fund Haiti disaster relief efforts led by Lions. Within the first week of the disaster:
LCIF awarded a $50,000 Major Catastrophe Grant to help provide aid for immediate needs, including water, food and medicines
As of January 29th, Lions around the world have donated or pledged more than $900,000 to LCIF's Haiti relief efforts
The Lions of Sweden have sent tents to Haiti along with the
Swedish governments rescue team. These large tents will
help house victims and relief workers, just as they did in China
following the Sichuan earthquake in May 2008
In addition, Lions from District A-9, Ontario, Canada were in the area when the earthquake hit, helping to establish a clean water sysyem for the Mission of Hope orphanage. They set up a make-shift medical clinic, where they treated more than 600 people.
You Can Help LCIF's Haiti Relief Efforts
- Donate online: www.lcif.org/donate Select "Disaster" and write Haiti Earthquake Relief" in the comments area. MasterCard, Visa or American Express accepted.
- Mail a check to LCIF. Make a check payable to Lions Clubs International Foundation, noting "LCIF Haiti Eartquake Relief" in the memo field. Please send the check to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523, Attn: "Donor Services".
Lions on the ground in Haiti
Lions' members in the area are mobilizing and Lions within the neighboring Dominican Republic are collecting goods and using LCIF funds to purchase relief supplies which they will escort to the border to distribute to Haiti's most devasted areas.
Lions' History of Disaster Relief
LCIF works with Lions in the immediate area to assess the greatest needs and ensure funds are used to help those who need it most. LCIF and local Lions have experience in disaster relief, and have provided more than $23 million in combined support for recent disasters including the South Asia tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the China earthquake.
These efforts are only possible because of Lions' worldwide generous contributions. Through LCIF, 100% of every donation goes directly to a grant.
LCIF is the charitable arm of the Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. Each year, LCIF typically awards more than $2 million in emergency grant relief funding. LCIF was ranked by a Financial Times study as the #1 non-governmental organization with which to partner. Learn more at www.lcif.org.