Stratford CT Lions

Day of the Dead, or Día de Mu***os, is a celebration that honors the dead and is more about healing than sadness. It's a time to remember loved ones who have passed away and to be happy that their spirits are with us

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We encourage our supporters to check out our wish list of items we could use at our transitional housing programs. Every little bit helps make life better for our Veterans and we appreciate any and all help we can get. To learn more, check out the list below or give us a call at (203) 338-0669.

Note to Club Presidents & Secretaries: Check your inbox (or spam/junk folder) for an email about Veterans Stand Down on 9/20 and the Sort & Stuff Event on 9/14 to share with your club!

Click here to register your club for donations and to volunteer for help set up, break down and man our THREE locations in Bridgeport, Danbury and new for 2024 Stamford. We anticipate serving 500 men and women veterans in need and we need your help!

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Thank you in advance!

Are you going to the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum? Did you sign up for the New England Lions Council Breakfast?

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From Diabetes Awareness - Juvenile Diabetes Team Lead Lion Carol Goldberg:

It's time for our annual walk! Breakthrough T1D (formally JDRF) is holding its Southern CT annual fundraising walk on Saturday, September 28th at Savin Rock Park in West Haven. New this year is a Pizza Truck for all walkers!

Here is the link to the District 23A's Team page:
https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=9709&pg=entry

You can donate as a club donation or individual to the 23A team, just do the following once you click the link:
- Select "Donate"
- Select "Donate to a Team"
- Type for team name: "23A Lions" and click on the Team link
- Then select "Make a General Team Donation" (can be done as a club donation or individual)

We'll be supporting the walk this year with a 23A coloring and activities table and large yard games. Let Lion Carol know if you want to walk or spend a portion of the day manning our table - Thank you in advance!

Below is a list of some of the area's that Lions focus on, do any of them interest you? If yes, why not join this great organization? Ask me how you can become a Lion.