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About Us
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The West Linn Lions Club, chartered by Lions Club International, has been serving the needs of the West Linn Community since 1953. Our Motto is “We Serve” and our goal is to make West Linn, Oregon the greatest place to live.
We are part of a larger global Lions community
Lions Clubs International (LCI) Mission Statement: "To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation."
Helen Keller Challenge: At the 1925 Lions International Convention Cedar Point, Ohio, USA June 30, 1925: “Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing, you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?”
West Linn Lions Club: We are a member of LCI an international network of over 1.4 million men and women in over 200 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Lions are best known for working to end preventable blindness, the giving of eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy and local service projects.
Lions Foundation of West Linn
Overview: The West Linn Lions members formed the Lions Foundation of West Linn to create a non-profit organization to enable tax-deductible donations. The Oregon Secretary of State granted the Foundation's incorporation on May 4, 1999, approving its Articles of Incorporation. The US Internal Revenue Service granted 501.(c).(3) status on Nov. 30, 1999 enabling subsequent tax-deductible donations.
Purpose: The Foundation is a non-profit corporation for public benefit. The purpose of the Foundation, as set forth in it's Article of Incorporation, and from time to time amended, shall be within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, namely:
- to solicit, collect, and otherwise raise funds for charitable purposes;
- to expend, contribute, disburse, and otherwise handle and dispose of these funds for such purposes either directly or by contributions to other agencies, organizations, or institutions organized for the same or similar purposes;
- to assist in harmonizing and making more efficient the work of charitable organizations in the local community.
Funds: The Foundation holds funds in separate accounts that are controlled by individuals, families, or the Club. Families and the Club have established endowments for the purpose of awarding scholarships to high school seniors furthering their higher education goals.
Our Mission Causes and Organizations We Support
Diabetes
Vision and Hearing
Vision and Hearing
We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.
- Gales Creek Camp (for diabetic children)
Vision and Hearing
Vision and Hearing
Vision and Hearing
We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired or hearing impaired.
- Eye exams and Eyeglasses for deserving individuals
- Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation
- Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational
- Camp Taloli for deaf children
- Parrot Creek Ranch
- Dogs for the Blind
- Lions for Canine Companions
Hunger
Vision and Hearing
Environment
We serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods
- West Linn Food Pantry
- Father's Heart Shelter
- Portland Rescue Mission
Environment
Childhood Cancer
Environment
We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.
- Partnering with WLPD to help disabled/seniors with yard cleanup
- City of West Linn Gateway Signs
- West Linn Community by collecting plastics that would otherwise go to landfills and donate benches made from collected plastics to WL facilities
Childhood Cancer
Childhood Cancer
Childhood Cancer
We serve to help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
- Doernbecher Children's Hospital
- Childhood Cancer Association (CCA)
Youth
Childhood Cancer
Childhood Cancer
We serve multiple youth organizations, especially emphasizing education, scouting, and recreation.
- BSA Units (Troop 149, Troop 555, Pack 223, Troop 396)
- WL-WV District Science Fair
- WL Library Reading Program
- Dolly Parton Books for Kids
- Music and Arts Partners
- WL/OC Football Breakfast
- WLHS Grad Party, Choir, Mock Trial Club, Newspaper, Senior
We serve multiple youth organizations, especially emphasizing education, scouting, and recreation.
- BSA Units (Troop 149, Troop 555, Pack 223, Troop 396)
- WL-WV District Science Fair
- WL Library Reading Program
- Dolly Parton Books for Kids
- Music and Arts Partners
- WL/OC Football Breakfast
- WLHS Grad Party, Choir, Mock Trial Club, Newspaper, Senior Breakfast
- WLHS Dance, Cheerleaders, Robotics, Wrestling, and Lacrosse Teams
Smiling Faces, Helping Hands: Our Volunteer Work in Pictures
Over the years the club has built shelters for both Hammerle and Willamette Parks
The Club charters 5 scout units, including Pack 223 and Troops 149, 396, 5396, and 555.
We have been a mainstay at the annual West Linn Old Time Fair for many years, serving breakfasts and thousands of Lionburgers to satisfied customers. Whole extended, mult-generational families enjoy our burgers every year.