Lions Charities

City of Hope (COH) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. The team of more than 5,000 includes researchers, associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers, and support staff. They are all united by the desire to find cures and save lives.

At California Lions Friends in Sight we educate, restore vision, and prevent blindness for thousands of disadvantaged men, women and children. This work is made possible by caring volunteers donating their time, talent and treasure to deliver the “Gift of Sight”.

The Hearing Foundation legally registered as Ear of the Lion Foundation and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation was formed by Lions Clubs of California/Nevada in 1982. The Foundation is dedicated to assist qualified, low- income, hearing-impaired people unable to afford the care they need to hear better, and issues hearing aids from its hearing aid bank at a nominal fee.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live.

Wayfinder Family Services is the place to turn for people facing the greatest challenges. We provide expert, individualized support and services to children, youth and adults, from those who have vision loss or profound special needs to foster youth with serious medical conditions or trauma, and their families.

Teresita Pines is located just outside of Wrightwood, California in the beautiful Angeles National Forest with three locations to serve you, Teresita Pines Village, Wrightwood Village, and the Lions Den. All are great locations for your next retreat or group camping experience. We can provide a wide array of services and programs to fit your group’s needs. Lions Camps at Teresita Pines is a non-sectarian facility serving a diverse clientele. Our Camps are available for rent 12 months of the year on a weekly or weekend basis depending on the season.

To preserve and restore the gift of sight by providing free ophthalmic examinations, operations, and medication to the less fortunate members of our community.

Lions have supported Canine Companions® since its founding in 1975. The Lions Project for Canine Companions (LPCC), a Lions foundation, was formed in 1983 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization creating awareness and providing support for Canine Companions®, a non-profit organization that provides expertly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnership.

The Magic Yarn Project provides whimsical, giggle-inducing character wigs and beanies that invite children into the world of imagination and play during difficult times. Thanks to our generous donors, wigs are always free for the families who receive them.