Seek out those who’ve been where you are.
When you're facing a challenge — whether it’s finding help, a resource, or just someone to talk to — tell us. Helping people is literally the only thing we do. And we’ve been doing it for 109 years.
People don't ask because people don't know where to turn. They don't know what to do, so they turn to the internet and eventually quietly give up when their energy gets exhausted and no one really cares enough to follow through. - this is being overlooked
Here's what we know after more than a century of community service: the people who need help most were often the ones least likely to ask. That's changed.
Whatever your situation — we want to hear it.
Repairs, unsafe conditions, utility shutoff, eviction concerns
Hunger, pantry access, household supplies, clothing
Elderly neighbors alone, transportation, medication, companionship
Eye exams, glasses, medical referrals, hearing needs
Stray animals, vet care, pet food for families in need
Seriously — if you don't know where to turn, ask us. That's the point.
"Asking for help isn't weakness. It's the most efficient thing a smart person can do when they're facing something they weren't built to face alone."— The Lions Way
You wouldn't spend three hours searching for one restaurant when you could just ask local foodies directly. Why spend any amount of time trying to figure out who handles what when there's a massive support network whose entire job is connecting you to solutions.
We either solve it directly, make a referral, or escalate it to someone who can/will. Either way — you get clarity. Not the runaround.
We make one non-negotiable stance to everyone who submits a request: Unless you submit anonymously, you won't be ignored.
Takes about 3 minutes and the right message seen by the right person can change everything.
Your request has been received and we're on it.
We'll be in touch as urgent as it is.
In the meantime, know that your request is in good hands.
That's a promise we've been keeping for 109 years.
Simple. Transparent. No mystery.
A real Lion reads your request — usually within hours, never more than a day.
We figure out the best path: can we help directly? Who else should know?
We contact you with a clear answer or next step. Always. No exceptions.
We don't close your request until something has actually happened for you.