The two-fold mission of the Harvard Lions is to help those in need both directly and through the numerous charitable organizations we support and to “give back” to the community through service projects and contributing financial support to families, students, schools, town organizations and volunteer groups.
Because of the significant growth in our membership and fundraising in recent years we’re in a position to “give back” more to the local community than we have in the past. This is also our way of saying “thank you” Harvard for your overwhelming support of our fundraising events and activities throughout the year.
This year the Harvard Lions Club is inviting funding requests from local individuals, schools, town organizations, and volunteer groups. The amount of these requests can range from $200 up to a maximum of $2,000. Since we do not have unlimited resources we cannot guarantee every request will be approved and in some cases may provide only partial funding.
Funding requests related to the Lions core mission will be given priority: family assistance related to medical conditions, addressing vision and hearing impairment, supporting those with disabilities or special needs, student/youth development, natural disaster victims, and improving the environment. However, we also welcome for consideration other funding requests that would benefit the local community.
In evaluating each funding request we will consider the extent to which it:
- Relates to the Harvard Lions’ core mission noted above.
- Benefits the community at large in some way.
- Benefits future populations
- Addresses an existing need
- Is properly documented
For more information on this program and to download the funding request application, please go to harvardlions.org and click on the “Funding Request” tab at the top. If you have additional questions please contact our community chairperson, Terry Mead, at TerryAMead@gmail.com.
Bob Kinnee
President, Harvard Lions Club
