Providing support for those in need. The Lions Foundation was established in 1981 as a registered non-profit charitable organization, having evolved from Lions Disability Fund for Children, Inc. to reflect the wider scope of community members who were receiving assistance.

Lions Hearing Program purpose is to support, promote, develop and foster programs for the benefit of persons experiencing hearing loss.

We recycle hearing aids and partner with Horizon Hearing Centres to make available hearing aids to those in need. Our intention is to enable infants, children and adults affected by hearing loss to be able to achieve their chosen life goals with optimum results and minimum disruption.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must demonstrate a financial burden faced due to expense related to medical treatment, program, or equipment. Statement of Assessment from Revenue Canada is required.

How To Apply

1. Complete application form.

2. Include the most recent Statement of Assessment from Revenue Canada.

3. Submit the above documentation to your community Lions Club or to Lions Foundation of Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario offices.

Once all the documentation has been submitted, the application will be reviewed by the Lions Hearing Committee along with a committee from Lions Foundation, and a decision will be made to approve or deny the application. Decisions typically take up to two weeks. Applicants will be notified by the Lions Foundation office. Successful applicants will be referred to Horizon Hearing Centres, or another qualified hearing center, for follow-up care.