Lions Clubs International Foundation

District LCIF Co-Chair Mike Tobin

Clubs of District 37, have you had a chance to look at your community and see what it’s needs are?  One of our Clubs did.  Fairfield did and they found that they needed help with their food bank to improve their ability to help feed the needy in their area. Not having the finances to do what was needed, the Club applied for a Hunger grant through LCIF to help achieve their financial goals.

I am proud to let everyone know that Fairfield’s grant was approved for $77,614.00!  What could your club do for your community with that amount of money??  All you need to do is LOOK and APPLY.

There are so many different areas that you can apply for a grant. If you need more information, contact your LCIF Chairperson. We can come and visit with your club and maybe start that process.  LCIF wants to HELP and so do Mike Tobin and Lary Garrison, your District 37 Chairpersons.

Yours in Lionism,

PDG Mike Tobin – PO Box 408, Sunburst MT  59482, 406-450-2780, [email protected]

PDG Lary Garrison , 703 Conway St., Billings, MT  59105,  406-855-6997, [email protected]

District LCIF Co-Chair Mike Tobin

Happy New Year District 37 Lions!  Throughout 2025, Lions and Leos around the district have continued to serve Montanans, improving their lives and our communities through your generosity.  LCIF grants have empowered our clubs in this district to reduce hunger, restore vision, help communities recover, rebuild after disaster, and so much more.

Thanks to your dedication and support, we are making strong progress toward our fundraising goals this fiscal year.  As we move forward in 2026, please keep inspiring others to support LCIF and explore grant opportunities to expand your Club’s impact on your community. Remember to invite new donors to make their gifts to LCIF in recognition of Melvin Jones’ 147th birthday.  Every donation makes a difference to someone in need and helps us leave our mark on our communities.

Now is the time to schedule a new recurring LCIF donation.  Schedule an online monthly donation of $10 or more or a recurring annual donation of at least $120 to qualify for new recognitions available at the end of the Lion year.

Your contributions to LCIF bring us all closer to success!

https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate

Yours in Lionism,

PDG Mike Tobin – PO Box 408, Sunburst MT  59482, 406-450-2780, [email protected]

PDG Lary Garrison , 703 Conway St., Billings, MT  59105,  406-855-6997, [email protected]

District LCIF Co-Chair Mike Tobin – October 2025

As humanitarians, we respond whenever and wherever the need arises. Grants from our global foundation enhance our service. I am proud to report that District 37 has one grant application in progress and another in the works. Both are matching grants to help their local food banks. Currently the LCIF Board of Trustees have approved 114 grants, totaling more than US$9.3 Million in this Lionistic year. What could you do for your community with that kind of money? All you have to do is find the need and apply.

This month we recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the way Lions, Leos and others, empowered by LCIF funding, raise awareness, promote early detection and support care.  What do you think your community needs are towards this awareness?  Just look – you might be surprised what you find. Then when you find the need, apply for the grant. The District can have up to seven grants at the same time.

Yours in Lionism,

PDG Mike Tobin – PO Box 408, Sunburst MT  59482, 406-450-2780, [email protected]

PDG Lary Garrison , 703 Conway St., Billings, MT  59105,  406-855-6997, [email protected]