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District Governor Linda Vinette -> mailto:dg.obfuscated.a15lions@org South Wellington Community Lions h:226-343-0261 c:226-962-1636

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Dear Lions,

As Lions, our global mission of service is at the forefront of all we do. For over a decade, the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF has supported Lions humanitarian efforts in Canada and beyond.

Unfortunately, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has determined that the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF does not meet the requirements for charitable status in Canada. Consequently, effective March 16, 2026, the charitable registration with the CRA for the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF will end.

What this means for you:

• Tax Receipts: Any donation received before March 16 to the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF will be eligible for an official charitable tax receipt.
• Future Gifts: After March 16, donations will not be eligible for an official charitable tax receipt. The donate button on the Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF website will direct you to lionsclubs.org/donate, where you can make a donation to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Gifts made by cheque should be labeled as donations to LCIF and mailed to P.O. Box 2425, Station “A,” Toronto, Ontario M5W 2K6.

While your contributions will no longer be receiptable for tax purposes in Canada, your continued support will help fund life-changing service, reaching those who need it most. Your clubs and districts will also still be eligible for LCIF grants and programs, as these are unaffected. We encourage you to take full advantage of LCIF’s grant and program opportunities to expand your humanitarian service.

The Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF will officially end all operations on February 11, 2027. For more information, contact PID Arthur Woods, Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF, president of the board, or Lion Peter Oswald, Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF, administrator.

We are grateful for the time we had to serve with our fellow Canadian Lions, and we trust that your continued generosity will improve communities around the world far into the future.

With deep gratitude,

Board of Directors
Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF

Letter from A-15 LFC Chair Lion Cheryl Bauman

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Construction of the new building on hold until we raise $5 million dollars.

Urgent Appeal Update We have launched the most urgent fundraising campaign in our history. Construction on our new national training school, which will help us train and match more Dog Guides with Canadians in need, has been paused due to an unexpected $20 million shortfall. This setback puts not only the project, but the long-term future of our mission, at risk. The support from our community has been truly heartwarming. But we still need your help! We need to raise $20 million by the end of October, with 5 million coming from public donations. The remaining funds will be sought from the government, Lions Clubs, corporate partners, and major donors.

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