HELP WANTED – Hunger Relief Committee Chairperson

Are you ready to expand your commitment in serving as a Lion? Are you ready to step up in direct support of one of the Lions Global Causes? Join your Lions District 36-R cabinet leadership and help organize the efforts to alleviate hunger in our district. The District Hunger Chairperson supports clubs within the district engaged or interested in projects to alleviate hunger and malnutrition. They may collaborate with the District Governor and other members of the cabinet, including the Global Service Team (GST), Public Relations and IT Committees.

A specific goal would be to engage clubs in the district to participate in hunger related projects during the Lions International’s second “Weeks of Service”, January 3rd through the 11th. This week is dedicated to the global cause of Hunger.

Committee Chairpersons are appointed by the District Governor. Please express your interest in this position by contacting DG Karen Norton at nortkare@gmail.com

FALL FOOD DRIVE CONTEST!
NOW thru November 10th

Meet 2025-2026 Lions International President A.P. Singh

International President A.P. Singh has introduced three “Weeks of Service” to help make an impact in the causes of mental health and well-being, hunger and environment. These three Weeks of Service are a critical piece of the Club Excellence Awards this year. To qualify for the award this year one of the requirements is that a club must report a minimum of four service activities to Lions International, three of which must be from each of the three International Weeks of Service. For more information check the Weeks of Service page on the International website.

We Serve & We Support

The 31 Lions Clubs of District 36-R work to provide sight and hearing assistance for those in need in their local areas. They also perform local service in their communities like conducting roadside cleanups and food drives. Fundraising events are an important part of Lions Clubs activities as many clubs provide local scholarships and other community financial support.

Lions of District 36-R proudly help support the following local organizations through financial, volunteer and promotional support.

Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Since 1959, the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation has served as the nonprofit arm of the Lions Clubs of Oregon to provide sight and hearing assistance for people living in Oregon and Northern California. In partnership with the Lions Clubs of Oregon and Northern California, we offer programs that serve the most vulnerable members of our community.

The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization

Lions Clubs International Foundation

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) transforms lives through the power of giving, with more than $1.3 billion in grants impacting over 200 countries and regions. Your support sustains our mission, creating lasting impact - one life at a time.

Camp Ukandu

Providing support for families dealing with childhood cancer.

Camp Millennium

Providing support for families dealing with childhood cancer

Candlelighters Oregon

Providing support for families dealing with childhood cancer

Heartfelt House

Family housing support in Springfield when travelling for child medical treatment

Ella Curran Food Bank

Lions grants and donations provided $100,000 towards new building funding

Oregon Disaster Airlift Response Team

Lions and ODART partner to provide regional disaster response 

Gales Creek Camp

Providing support for children dealing with Type 1 Diabetes

Hull Foundation Learning Center

Serving adults with blindness and sight loss

Camp Taloali

Summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing youth

SMART Reading SVA

Youth literacy programs