We Serve Through Six Key Causes
Join us in championing diabetes awareness, sight conservation, hunger relief, environmental care, pediatric cancer support, and autism inclusion in our community.
Diabetes
Awareness, Prevention, and Care Initiatives
Lions Club Hope for Humanity supports diabetes awareness and prevention in Montreal’s east end communities.
How We Serve:
Community diabetes education programs
Lions International diabetes prevention campaigns
Partnerships with local healthcare providers
LCIF diabetes program contributions
Get Involved: Attend awareness events, volunteer for health initiatives, or donate to diabetes prevention programs.
Vision
Sight Conservation and Assistance Programs
Continuing Lions’ century-long commitment to sight conservation, we help the visually impaired and promote eye health in Saint-Léonard and Rivière-des-Prairies.
How We Serve:
Eyeglass collection for recycling programs
Vision screening initiatives
LCIF SightFirst program support
Local visually impaired assistance
Get Involved: Donate eyeglasses, volunteer for screenings, or contribute to our sight conservation fund.
Hunger Relief
Fighting Food Insecurity in Montreal’s East End
We combat hunger through community partnerships, ensuring families have access to nutritious food.
Key Projects:
Christmas Baskets (2023): Partnered with Avalanche Kidz and Friends4Cause to distribute holiday food baskets
Local food drives and food bank support
Community partnership initiatives
Get Involved: Volunteer for food preparation, donate non-perishables, or contribute to hunger relief funds.
Environment
Environmental Protection and Sustainability Efforts
We protect Montreal’s environment through community action and global Lions environmental initiatives.
How We Serve:
East end Montreal clean-up initiatives
Environmental education programs
LCIF environmental project support
Sustainable club practices
Get Involved: Join clean-up events, participate in tree planting, or support our environmental fund.
Childhood Cancer
Supporting Children and Families Affected by Pediatric Cancers
We stand with children and families facing pediatric cancer through support, awareness, and hope.
How We Serve:
LCIF childhood cancer program contributions
Local pediatric cancer awareness campaigns
Community family support initiatives
Global childhood cancer advocacy
Get Involved: Attend awareness events, volunteer for fundraising, or donate to support children with cancer.
Autism & Special Needs
Local Focus Area Serving Saint-Léonard and Rivière-des-Prairies Communities
Our signature local cause provides resources and support for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Key Projects:
Special Needs Fundraiser (June 2024): Spaghetti Brunch benefiting three RDP schools—Michelangelo International Elementary, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, and neighboring school
Autism Bowling Night (April 2025): Community awareness event with Friends4Cause
School-community partnerships with local educators
Get Involved: Attend autism events, volunteer at fundraisers, or contribute to autism support programs.