Just ask those who’ve been where you are.
When you're facing a challenge — resources, capital, connections or just someone to talk to — tell us. We’ve been showing up for each other for for 109 years, you just haven't heard about it until now.
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.
Here's what we know through a century of service: the people who need help most are the ones least likely to ask because they think they're doing OK. That's changed.
Whatever your situation — we want to hear it.
Repairs, unsafe conditions, rent issues, eviction concerns, homelessness risk
Unsafe environments, domestic safety, neighborhood concerns, protection planning
Hunger, pantry access, groceries, meal support, household essentials
Power, water, heating, internet access, utility shutoff support
Doctor visits, clinics, prescriptions, referrals, treatment navigation
Anxiety, depression, counseling access, emotional support, crisis care
Seniors living alone, caregiving, medication help, companionship
Adaptive equipment, accessibility barriers, in-home support, accommodations
Eye exams, glasses, hearing support, sensory health needs
Rides, transit access, errands, mobility limitations, appointment travel
Clothing, household items, hygiene products, essential material support
Pet food, vet care, stray animals, emergency animal support
Job search, applications, workplace issues, career transitions
Budgeting, debt support, bills, emergency expenses, financial planning
Small business guidance, planning, operations, growth strategy advice
Companionship, conflict resolution, loneliness, social connection
Parenting help, family conflict, caregiving, household dynamics
Friendly visits, emotional presence, check-ins, social interaction
Tutoring, adult education, school support, literacy, skill-building
Decision support, mentoring, direction finding, personal development
Tenant rights, documentation, legal referrals, navigating systems
Assistance programs, paperwork, benefits access, administrative help
Finding resources, connecting services, guidance to the right place
Urgent needs, immediate safety, rapid response, critical situations
Emotional crisis, urgent distress, stabilization, immediate help access
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
Every challenge becomes easier the moment it’s shared with someone who knows how to help. In a strong community, solutions don’t come from going it alone—they come from reaching out, being heard, and connecting to the right people. Because the real advantage isn’t just solving problems faster—it’s knowing you don’t have to solve them by yourself.
You get clarity not the runaround.
We make one non-negotiable stance to every request: Unless it's submitted anonymously, it doesn't get ignored
Takes about 3 minutes and seen by the right person can change everything.
Your request has been received.
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.