Our Services

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"With small actions, we can make impact; that is what we do"

(James Varghese, Past District Governor)

We are working with ‘Rise Against Hunger’, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-changing aid to the world's most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030. 

Being hungry means more than just missing a meal. It’s a debilitating crisis that has more than 820 million people in its grip. Around the world, 821 million people do not have enough of the food they need to live an active, healthy life. One in every nine people goes to bed hungry each night, including 20 million people currently at risk of famine in South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Nigeria.

To preserve and restore the gift of sight by providing free vision screening for poor children and people who cannot afford to have eye examination and prescription glasses as well as ophthalmic examinations, operations, and medication to the less fortunate members of our community.

The estimated number of people visually impaired in the world is 285 million, 39 million blind and 246 million having low vision; 65 % of people visually impaired and 82% of all blind are 50 years and older.

"Trees are like the lungs of the planet". 

An average size tree produces enough oxygen in one year to keep a family of four breathing. 

Three trees planted in the right place around buildings can cut air-conditioning costs up to 50 percent. 

Trees increase the value of property.

They breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen. 

Additionally, they provide habitat for birds and other wildlife. Mature trees can absorb roughly 48 pounds of CO2 a year.

"Our team have the passion to cook and serve for homeless"

- Ln. Koshy John, Club Secretary

The Bay Area is home to some of the wealthiest and most expensive places to live in the world. In the shadow of this great wealth, thousands of people are homeless and many thousands more live below the poverty line on the verge of homelessness. There are many reasons people can become homeless: a traumatic event, loss of a job, the inability to pay for needed health-care, or a criminal background got in the way of finding a job. 

In January 2014, there were 578,424 people experiencing homelessness on any given night in the United States. Of that number, 216,197 are people in families, and 362,163 are individuals. About 15% of the homeless population (84,291) are considered “chronically homeless” individuals.

About 9% of homeless people (49,933) are veterans In California: California hosts a total of 113,952 homeless individuals. This represents 20% of all homeless people in the United States. There are approximately 15,179 homeless veterans.

"Our team is working hard to create awareness on type 2 diabetes"

-G. Gopa Kumar, Director

Diabetes can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves and teeth. 

In most high-income countries, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower limb amputation. It is expected to affect 629 million adults by 2045.

Diabetes is the signature cause of Lions and Leos around the world. This year, in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Lions around the world are on a mission to make our mark by screening 1 million people for type 2 diabetes.

"This year's subject for Speaker Contest is "Homelessness in California; what is the solution"

-Ln. Paul Thottungal

The purpose of the competition is to provide an opportunity for students to speak publicly on a designated topic of general interest. The competition starts at the local club or school level and proceeds through levels of Zone, Region, District and Area competition ending several months later with the statewide (MD4) contest. After the club level, the student, if successful each time, moves through the zone, region, and district levels. The competition culminates with the five statewide district winners vying for the title of BEST IN THE STATE. 

This year the Foundation will provide scholarships totaling $100,000.00. From this amount, each of the sixteen District winners will receive a $4,000.00 scholarship, each of the four Area winners will receive an additional $6,500.00 scholarship and the winner of the Multiple District Four Contest will receive an additional $10,000.00 scholarship.

Backpacks that Give Back: For a Child in Need, School Supplies Are the Gift that Keeps Giving.

Did you know that 264 million kids around the globe don't get the chance to go to school? Over the past three years, We helped hundreds of children living in poverty the backpack and supplies they need to head into the classroom prepared to learn. 

Children need the basics to learn, paper, pencils and a pack to keep it all organized. Our Basics Pack has those covered to have good start during the school year.

During wildfire in Northern California, especially in Paradise, families and children lost everything. School is a lifeline for children who’ve lost everything in an emergency. We have supported many children providing backpacks and school supplies. We wish to do more this in the coming years.