Disaster
To assist Lions in helping their communities following a natural disaster, LCIF Emergency Grants are issued for a maximum of US$10,000. The funds help meet immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies. Lions often offer assistance for emergency or non-emergency projects, through volunteering their help, donating supplies or requesting assistance from the Foundation.
When disasters occur on a much larger scale, Major Catastrophe Grants are warded for long-term reconstruction projects. LCIF and Lions have helped countries around the globe following major catastrophes, including the China earthquake, Hurricane Katrina and the South Asia tsunami.
LIONS IN ACTION
BY THE NUMBERS
400,000
The number of eyeglasses recycled each year as part of a Lions recycling project at the Westville State Correctional Center. To date more than 3 million pairs of eyeglasses recycled at the facility have been distributed by Lions around the world.
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