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Hello Lions.

I am thrilled to say that I am the new Hearing Chair for District A 15.

I have been on the Board for Lions Homes for Deaf since 2012 and I am thrilled of all that we have accomplished since the beginning. This would not have happened without the support of Lions through our Helen Keller Award.

Under separate email, I am forwarding a letter from our Chair Zoltan Dohar and you can read what is coming up this year.

Thank you for your support over the years and hope we can count on you again this year.

Kindness Matters
Lion Janet Dawson Brock
K-W Community Spirit Lions Club

Subject: Lions Homes for Deaf People

Dear Lions Club Members,

Thank you for your continued support of Lions Homes for Deaf People.

Because of your generosity, we contributed $150,000 toward the completion of a new home in Peterborough, where 9 Deaf and deafblind individuals are now living and aging in place. We are also excited that the Sensity housing project in Brantford continues to move forward, with construction expected to begin in 2027. We have committed $100,000 to this wonderful new housing opportunity.

As we look to the future, our Board will meet with three prospective agencies on October 7, 2026, to explore additional housing and support projects for Deaf and deafblind individuals across Ontario. These opportunities reinforce the growing need for accessible housing and the importance of continued Lions support.

While we are proud of what has been accomplished, the reality is that none of these projects are possible without the generosity of Lions Clubs and individual Lions. Every dollar donated to Lions Homes for Deaf People goes directly toward supporting housing, and accessibility opportunities that allow Deaf and deafblind individuals to live safely, independently, and with Dignity.

Every dollar donated helps create safe, inclusive homes and allows us to respond when new projects arise. We respectfully ask your club to consider Lions Homes for Deaf People in your charitable giving plans this year, whether through a club donation, fundraising activity, or Helen Keller Fellowship.

Together, we can continue creating life-changing opportunities for Deaf and deafblind people throughout Ontario.

Thank you for your support.

Yours in Service,
Zoltan Dohar

District A-15 - Accessibility Committee Mission Statement
(Shamelessly purloined from District A-16)
"Our mission is to promote Lionism by ensuring that it is accessible to everyone by removing barriers for those who face visible and none-visible challenges and by creating a culture of inclusion and acceptance."

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