Denver Lions Foundation

The needs, especially for eye exams, eye glasses and eye surgeries in the greater Denver metro area is tremendous. With more resources, the Denver Lions Foundation could reach more people. The same is also true for hearing improvement, youth engagement and social services. The Denver Lions Foundation has the capacity to administer significantly more funds. The Foundation has very low administrative expenses and all staff are volunteers so well over 95% of any contribution will serve the community. In addition, many of the grants are implemented with volunteers from the Denver Lions Club which increases the impact in the community.

Testimonials

The Denver Lions Foundation recently assisted with another Lions Club in Kerrville, TX by sending them $10,000 to help assist them in their struggle to help their community recover from an extremely deadly flood during the summer of 2025.  Per Danny Dean, President, Kerrville Host Lions Club Foundation, "Your contribution will be instrumental in assisting the communities of Kerr County in the weeks and months ahead as they navigate the unique challenges resulting from the recent 2025 flood.  It is our privilege to offer them compassionate and meaningful support during their recovery and eventually return to productive lives....Your generosity is making a significant impact on the lives of these individuals and their families."

The Denver Lions Foundation often receives letters from individuals that have received assistance. A recent letter goes as follows:

"Dear Lyon Club Members,

My name is [left blank for privacy reasons] and your club recently mailed me a voucher so I can get a pair of glasses. I'm homeless and I just got out of an abusive relationship so I'm at a point in my life where I'm picking up the pieces and starting over. My eyesight is bad and not being able to see didn't help me have the confidence I needed to go to job interviews or even to take the bus. Your gift has changed my life, I have recently found a job and my outlook on life is now a positive one. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and you are all in my nightly prayers. Thank you, thank you for being there for me.

All my love,"

Recently, the Denver Lions Foundation made an $8,000 grant to the Colorado Lions Camp which provides camping opportunities for the disabled. Present at the check presentation was a young man who had been to camp last summer and his father. The young man was not able to verbalize his experience, but he showed his appreciation with body language. His father also explained that while children like his son are having such a great experience at camp, it also provides a respite for the caregiver parents.