What other types of Services do

Lions of Massachusetts provide?

In addition to supporting Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc.,  Lions, Lioness & Leos Clubs of Massachusetts provide many other services.  Our motto 'We Serve' is more than just a motto, it's a mission for us. To learn more about Lions visit Lions Clubs International Website.

What other types of Services do

Lions of Massachusetts provide?

In addition to supporting Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund, Inc.,  Lions, Lioness & Leos Clubs of Massachusetts provide many other services.  Our motto 'We Serve' is more than just a motto, it's a mission for us. To learn more about Lions visit Lions Clubs International Website.

Organ Donor Awareness

Each year Lions work to increase the publics awareness of the need for organ donations.  This is the 2^nd major service project that was undertaken by the Lions of Massachusetts.  We do this through Massachusetts Lions Lazarus Program.  Learn more about the Lazarus Program by visiting their website.

Do all Lions Clubs offer the

same programs?

While our main mission is to eradicate preventable blindness, each Lions District in Massachusetts offers a program that is unique to them.  For more information you can visit our MD33 Lions Website at:  http://www.lions-md33.org or view some of these projects:

The District 33-Y Lions Orthoptic Clinic was founded in 1951 by the late Lion Russell S. Koch who became the Clinic’s first president. Since that time this non-profit, patient-oriented program has served thousands in western and central Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York suffering from eye muscle imbalance issues.  This is a legacy the Lions are truly proud of!   Visit District Y's Orthoptic Clinic,or visit District 33Y's Website.  Visit the website to find a list of Clubs in your area and join us!

District 33A Sight & Hearing Fund

This special fund is set up to help those with demonstrated financial need obtain the care they need for vision and hearing problems.  Information can be obtained from their website District 33A Sight & Hearing Fund or District A's website.  At the website you can also find Clubs in your area. If you're interested in learning more, contact a District 33A Lion.

District 33N

District 33N has a modern Eyemobile (a vision and hearing screening clinic) on wheels able to go into each community.  The district also supports a Visual Aids Foundation which makes available low vision equipment and supplies to those in need.  Visit District N Website.  Here you can find out how to join District 33N Lions in their quest to eradicate preventible blindness.

District 33K Eyemobile

The mission of District 33K Lions Eyemobile, Inc. is to provide free medical screenings including eye care, ear care and blood pressure testing to all residents of Massachusetts with emphasis to those that reside in District 33K.    Learn more about the eyemobile by visiting District 33K Eyemobile website or visit District K's Website to learn more about other projects  At our website you can find out how you can help serve your community.

The Lions of District 33S have an eyemobile, an Eye Bank, and a Hearing fund. For more information about District 33S programs visit their page or visit District 33S website.

Lions Clubs International

We Serve - Nearly 1.4 million Lions members in 194 countries and geographic areas answer the needs that challenge the communities of the world. Lions tackle tough problems like blindness, drug abuse prevention and diabetes awareness.

Global neighbors - Lions members—men and women—provide immediate and sustained relief in time of disaster and offer long-term assistance to those in need. Lions collect and recycle eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries and treat millions of people to prevent river blindness.

Community Leaders - Lions improve the quality of life in their local communities by building parks, supporting hospitals and establishing water treatment programs.

For 85 years, whenever there is a need at home or around the world, Lions members are there to help—We Serve

Lions Clubs International Foundation

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is the grant-making arm of Lions Clubs International. LCIF is Lions helping Lions serve others. It's the only Lions' foundation that serves the entire world and all 1.4 million Lions.

Working with Lions, LCIF prevents blindness. It provides food and clothing to victims of natural disasters. It also gives youth the tools to succeed through Lions-Quest, empowers the disabled through vocational training, and promotes health by equipping clinics and hospitals.

LCIF is an efficient and effective charity. Administrative costs were 10.8 percent in 2003-2004, a low ratio for a non-profit. Every dollar donated to LCIF goes to a grant. LCIF receives no club dues.

LCIF has awarded US $356.9 million in grants since it began in 1968.