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Join us December 10th for Christmas with the Queens as we launch our newest scholarship for Katy ISD seniors who are involved in a school based or local LGBTQ+ organization.

This January 5th, learn from Vicki Cheairs about what a reverse mortgage is, why it can be relevant for seniors, and how to protect yourself from shady sellers in this informative, no sale setting. Then Tina Hatcher will talk about the homeless population, including what resources and services exist to help keep our Katy neighbors off the streets.

Donate Blood & Sign up for the Bone Marrow Registry on January 14th! We're having it at the Bridgewater Clubhouse 3023 N. Mason Rd. in Katy, Texas, conveniently located a 5 minute drive from Grand Parkway/99.

On February 2nd, hear from Katy Lions Vice President & Education Chair Tawana Goodwin as she shares tips and tools in supporting our Leos and young people in the Katy. And learn from Ayeshah Khan how to improve your health and lifestyle, so that you can feel better, be better, and stay better.

Hosted at Southland Bar and Grill, we're celebrating our 50th anniversary on March 3rd thru 5th by having a carnival, barbeque cook-off, and celebration of all of the different charities and ways we serve our community.

We Serve everyone, regardless of their backgrounds, their ethnicity, their orientation, or their identity. We've invited an amazing trainer with Human Rights Campaign to come out and help us do a better job serving Katy on March 2nd.

On April 6th, hear from Susan Chiboroski with the Katy ISD Fine Arts, about fostering creativity in young people & how our peace poster competition helps promote critical thinking.

On May 4th, Coach Cam Campbell will join us to share his learned insights into diversity, economic empowerment, and how whether you're an NFL team, a high school coach, a business owner, or a student, you can effect positive change.

BBQ Cook-Off

For over 40 years, the Katy Lions have been partnering with local organizations to host a carnival that benefits the Katy community. In collaboration with Southland Bar and Grill, and many pitmasters, the Katy Lions are hosting our first ever BBQ Carnival Cook-Off.

Blind Living Skills

World Services for the Blind was founded in 1947 by Roy Kumpe to serve people who are blind and visually impaired who needed to learn independent living skills or job training skills that considered the special requirements of their individual visual impairments. The goal of the rehabilitation center then, and today, is to prepare the individual who is blind or visually impaired to function independently in our “sighted” society. Learn more at wsblind.org

Blind Services

The Lighthouse of Houston offers a wide variety of educational programs, community services, outpatient rehabilitation, and behavioral health services for the blind and visually impaired. Infant, youth, and children’s programs provide opportunities for children and their families to interact and have fun while learning new skills. Learn more at houstonlighthouse.org

Camping

Texas Lions Camp was founded on the principle that every child is deserving of a happy childhood. By inviting children to participate in activities they may have otherwise believed out of their reach, we hope to help them improve their self-esteem and step into their life's calling. Learn more at lionscamp.com.

Carnivals

For over 40 years, the Katy Lions have been partnering with local organizations to host a carnival that benefits the Katy community. This year, our amazing work is reaching new heights! Thanks to our partnership with the City of Katy and the Rotary Club, we're bringing the carnival to the October Rice Harvest Festival!

Corneal Transplants

The Lions Eye Bank of Texas joins two key resources for sight enhancement and improvement. Lions Clubs have demonstrated nearly a century of commitment to fighting for the correction and rehabilitation of sight-threatening conditions. The Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor provides the clinical resources of corneal specialists and others to assist in oversight, training and quality management of eye banking and corneal transplants. These combined resources create one of the leading eye banks in the United States. Learn more at lionseyebankoftexas.org

Disaster Relief

We volunteer and support Supply Bridge Ministries, a Katy-based disaster relief and community support organization that has been serving communities affected by catastrophic events all over the US since 2017. 100% volunteer run organization with a heavy focus on bridging the gap for families between disaster and recovery. Learn more at supplybridgeministries.org

Eye Glasses Grants

We offer low-income Katy ISD students glasses at little cost to them or their families.

Students receive a referral from their Katy ISD school nurse, and then submit an application which is reviewed by the Board of Directors. Working with local community partners, most families only pay $25.

Food Assistance

Katy Christian Ministries has been helping local families and individuals fight poverty, food insecurity, domestic violence and sexual assault since 1984: almost as long as we've been supporting the Katy, Texas community. If you'd like to learn more about KCM, visit ktcm.org

Grants

TLF concentrates its efforts in two areas: humanitarian services and disaster relief. (Grant guidelines) The Foundation strives to support projects that, while falling into one of these two categories, also have long-term and far reaching effects, and promote the objectives of the Texas Lions Foundation. Overall, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment to helping people achieve their own potential, and to implementing projects that make permanent and positive changes. Projects are favored that provide benefits to as many people as possible. Learn more at texaslions.org/resources/texas-lions-foundation/

Health Fair

We support the health of our community through collaboration with many different local organizations. This year, we're proud to be partnering with many more to host what will be the largest health fair in recent memory here in Katy. Learn more at katyhealthfair.org

Humanitarian Relief

The humanitarian efforts of Lions have been notable and celebrated for more than 100 years. Working together, Lions identify the world’s most crucial needs and LCIF supports them in their efforts to provide humanitarian aid where it’s needed most. At our district level, the HRF supports the efforts of our clubs in making our communities a better place.

International Support

The LCIF mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants. Learn more at lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/

Peace Poster Contest

For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. Learn about the international contest at lionsclubs.org

Reforestry

Tree-Nation gathers and coordinates reforestation efforts worldwide in a unique platform, enabling every citizen, company and planter to take action. We're working to promote world-wide reforestation. Check it out at forest.katylions.org

Scholarships

For years, we've awarded thousands of dollars annually to graduating seniors from Katy ISD. This year we are partnering with the Katy Heritage Society to award one $1,000 scholarship to an adult returning to or continuing in the workforce.

Seeing Eye Dogs

Leader Dog is the answer for thousands of people in critical need of sight and human connectivity. Because they believe every person deserves equal opportunity for independent travel, all of their services are provided at no cost, covering expenses for training, room, and board, and travel to our campus from anywhere in North America. Learn more at leaderdog.org.

Toy Drives

Our annual toy drive donated over 4,000 toys in 2020 alone! We collect toys every November and December and take them over to local Pediatric Cancer wings of hospitals we have partnered with, where they are distributed to young cancer patients and their families. Learn more at katytoydrive.org

Veterans Support

Working with our local VFW and the VA, the Katy Lions put on a dinner in the fall and a picnic in the spring to honor and celebrate our local Veterans and their families.

We contribute towards helping our Veteran population fulfill their unique and often times challenging needs.

White Canes & More

Sight Conservation Services Preventing blindness wherever possible and aiding those in need of visual assistance In keeping with one of the oldest missions of the Lions around the world, our commitment is to prevent blindness wherever possible and to aid those in need of seeing assistance.

Youth Opportunities

The Texas Lions’ Opportunity for Youth sponsors four main contests during the year. A student may enter multiple contests as long as they meet the qualification requirements for each. Through its contests at the club level, the district level and ultimately the state level, students can research and gain knowledge on various social ramifications of both diabetes and substance abuse. Learn more at texaslions.org/opportunities-for-youth/