Tsunami
Relief Efforts
by
Lions Clubs International
The tsunami disaster in South Asia prompted a tremendous outpouring
of support from Lions around the world, and Lions in the affected countries
worked day and night to bring life-saving supplies to victims. Thanks
to Lions, lives are being saved and communities are in the process of
being rebuilt.
More than US $9 million has poured into Lions Club International
Foundation (LCIF), which has committed an additional US $2.5 million
from its reserves as
well as the US $470,000
in aid it
disbursed within weeks of the tragedy. The approximately US $12 million
mobilized by LCIF will enable Lions to build homes, schools and orphanages.
Lions also will provide psychological treatment and physical rehabilitation
for children and adults.
If you are interested in donating, LCIF
is a great choice because they take nothing for overhead unlike most
other
organizations - 100% goes directly to the victims. LCIF
is a
non-profit,
tax-exempt corporation as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to LCIF are tax deductible, as allowed
under the Internal Revenue Service code.
Following is
a more complete account of the relief efforts of LCIF and Lions. You
will be proud to learn of how important Lions have been and
perhaps be even more motivated to offer your support. News Release January 13, 2005
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/news_news_release30.shtml
Message from
LCIF Chairperson August 2005
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_chairmessage_may05.shtml
Make a Donation
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif_donate.shtml
You
can also donate through the Encinitas Lions Club and get the same write
off that you would get through LCIF. Note on the check where the
money
is to be spent and we will submit
it to
LCIF
for
that
use.
We are also a 501 (c) (3). Make your check payable to:
Encinitas Lions Club Foundation
Mail or deliver to :
Motherlode Bookkeeping
207 W. D Street
Encinitas Ca 92024
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