PROJECTS
District A-1 supports a variety of projects that reflect
Lions Club International Global Causes.
Lions Club International Global Causes.
Lions Foundation of Canada
From guiding their handlers through their daily lives to getting help when it's needed most, Dog Guides play a crucial role in the lives of Canadians with disabilities. Lions Foundation of Canada's mission is to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability by providing them Dog Guides at no cost.
Whether you are seeking the assistance of a Dog Guide, wanting to learn more about what they do, interested in making a donation, or volunteering your time, you can find the answers to all of your questions on their site. www.dogguides.com |
Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange does not involve tourism, academic study or employment. Youth are encouraged to use their travel opportunity to share their own culture while experiencing a new one.
Exchanges typically last for 4-6 weeks with the help of host families sponsor and host clubs, districts or multiple districts. For more information contact Lion Dianne Piggott [email protected] 
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EYES RIGHT
Over 100,000 patients have received eye care employing equipment funded by EYES RIGHT.
Supporting vision healthcare in Southwestern Ontario. We are always looking for another project. For more information contact Chair Regional Rep - Lion Gail Tanner [email protected] Vice Chair PZC Murray McDonald [email protected] lionseyesright.ca |
Lions Quest Canada
Lions Quest Canada is a registered charitable organization dedicated to fostering positive youth development by producing and disseminating effective tools to empower and unite caring adults in all aspects of young people’s lives. These tools include innovative and well-researched programs, products, training and services for youth, parents, educators, and community leaders.
For more information contact Dave Baughman [email protected] Lions Quest Canada |
Peter's Bus
Peter's Bus started in 1986 and and takes campers of all ages to the CNIB Camp on Lake Joseph in beautiful Muskoka Ontario Canada. This bus trip, supported by the District, is organized by Lion Peter Best of the Windsor Downtown Club and is unique to District A1.
For more information contact Lion Peter Best [email protected] |
Gift of Life
Today, in Ontario, there are over 1,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. This is their only treatment option, and every 3 days someone will die because they did not get their transplant in time.
But you can help. When you register your consent for organ and tissue donation, you let those waiting know that you would help them if you could. For more information contact PRC James Rigney [email protected] Register at Ontario.ca |
Lions Camp Dorset was founded & continues to be supported by the Lions & Lioness Clubs of Ontario. Camp Dorset has grown to enhance the dialysis patient’s vacation experience. Despite its size, Camp Dorset manages to maintain it’s grass roots style. While services expand, the client’s cost is kept to a minimum. The result is a state-of-the-art dialysis treatment facility which provides a place for a family getaway into the heart of Ontario’s vacation land.
For more information contact Lion Murray Sutherland [email protected] www,lionscampdorset.ca |
Diabetes is the signature cause of Lions and Leos around the world.
Diabetes can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves and teeth. In most high-income countries, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputation. Lions want to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed. For more information contact PDG Jacqui Flood [email protected] Diabetes Canada |
We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.
We have a long history of serving the blind and visually impaired, the deaf and hearing impaired. We remain committed to continuing this mission into our next century of service. We collect & recycle both eyeglasses & hearing aids and have collection boxes throughout our communities. For more information contact Lion Robert Neill [email protected] |
Peace Poster / Peace Essay
For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity.
For more information contact Lion Cheryl Schleihauf [email protected] Lions Club International Peace Poster information |
Environment
We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.
Lions and Leos serve to strengthen the relationship between the community and its environment. We’ve seen how our stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and increase engagement in our local communities. For more information contact PDG Dale Taylor [email protected] |
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Leader Dogs for the Blind we believe that everyone deserves a life of independence and mobility. All of our services are provided free of charge to our clients, including travel in the U.S. and Canada, room and board, equipment and training. This means that no one is excluded from living their most fulfilling life due to lack of funds.
For more information contact Lion Will Raymond [email protected] Leader Dogs for the Blind |
