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Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
Ready to Help, Worldwide
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Our 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members make us the world's largest service club organization.
We're also one of the most effective. We get the job done.
We recently:
Brought 3,000 volunteers together to build a playground for children of all abilities in California, USA.
Fed 60,000 people in a township in South Africa. It's something Lions do there every day.
Sent a team of eye surgeons to Honduras to treat more than 100 adults and children.
Everywhere we work, we make friends. With children who need schoolbooks, with seniors who need transportation and with people we may never meet.
We're led by talented, dedicated volunteer leaders from around the world. And, we're supported by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), which helps to fund Lions humanitarian projects.
The International Headquarters for both Lions Clubs International and the LCIF is in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA.
Mission and History
In 1917, Melvin Jones, a Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.
After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objects and a code of ethics were approved.
Within three years, Lions became an international organization. Since then, we've earned high marks for both integrity and transparency. We're a well-run organization with a steady vision, a clear mission, and a long – and proud – history.
Vision Statement
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Headquarters Contact Information
Lions Clubs International Headquarters
300 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
USA
630-571-5466
Email:pr@lionsclubs.org
Email:pr@lionsclubs.org
Updated: Mach'11
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Created: Mach'11
Source: Information For http://www.lionsclubs.org
Reference: http://www.lionsclubs.org
