When veterans return home from months or years in combat, many struggle to reconnect with their families. Some Lions in Minnesota are working to change that by providing an innovative program. These Lions partnered with the Veterans Affairs Department in their state to establish Project New Hope, a free retreat for all combat veterans and their loved ones.
On 11/11/09, we learned that Marlon Reynolds, who is profiled in this video, was in the Fort Hood building just minutes before the shooting started. Marlon was not physically injured, but his unit was hit.
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When veterans return home from months or years in combat, many struggle to reconnect with their families. Some Lions in Minnesota are working to change that by providing an innovative program. These Lions partnered with the Veterans Affairs Department in their state to establish Project New Hope, a free retreat for all combat veterans and their loved ones.
On 11/11/09, we learned that Marlon Reynolds, who is profiled in this video, was in the Fort Hood building just minutes before the shooting started. Marlon was not physically injured, but his unit was hit.
The state of Victoria in Australia is hot and dry. Residents from its capital city Melbourne, to its rural wine making areas have long understood the dangers of wildfires but in February 2009 their worst fears were realized. 60 mph winds, scorching 115 degree heat, and humidity levels around 6% ignited fires that left destruction over 1.1 million acres of land.
A resort town nestled in a beautiful wooded valley, the community of Marysville was all but destroyed in 26 minutes. A massive heat wave and ferocious wall of fire consumed more than 400 buildings, taking 39 lives, leaving those who survived with nothing.
Lions created a relief distribution center, anchored by two huge warehouses. here, volunteers, sort, collect, box and load donated goods. The Lions warehouse has become the epicenter of activity, and a place of hope.
Reaching remote Marysville has been difficult. Lions work non-stop, overcoming many obstacles to deliver collected goods and supplies the residents desperately need.
With support from Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Lions of Australia Foundation Lions are continuing to help families and assist in rebuilding these communities.
When veterans return home from months or years in combat, many struggle to reconnect with their families.
Some Lions in Minnesota are working to change that by providing an innovative program. These Lions partnered with the Veterans Affairs Department in their state to establish Project New Hope, a free retreat for all combat veterans and their loved ones.
Lieutenant Andy Baldwin, star of the ABC-TV show "The Bachelor" and Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes talk about their involvement with Lions Clubs at the National Memorial Day Parade.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Andy is a Lion, and Dominique recently became an honorary member of the Washington Special Olympics Lions Club.
If you want to volunteer, make a difference in your community, and help others ... you can do that as part of your local Lions club.
For more information, visit www.lionsclubs.org
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dedicates "Gift of Sight" Statue at Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. During the event, Carter praised Lions, saying "I would never have dreamed of being president of the United States if it were not for the Lions."
Access to education is a challenge for people living in developing countries. But in Uganda, some lucky preschoolers have the opportunity to learn and laugh everyday due to the support of Lions and LCIF.
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