Disaster Relief - Lions Club

D. G. Robert M. (Bob) Jones
Lions Clubs International, District 21C
P. O. Box 581
Overgaard, AZ 85933

For Immediate Release
July 2, 2002
From Bob Jones, District Governor
21C, Lions Clubs International
(480)510-2868

International Lions Send Relief Help

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)has approved a $10,000 emergency relief grant for use by those affected by the Rodeo-Chediski fire. Individuals may apply to local Lions Clubs in the northeastern towns where evacuation centers have been set up. The LCIF grant covers such basic necessities as food, water, clothing, blankets, medical supplies and kitchen supplies in areas affected by natural disasters. Vouchers to individuals will be available from Lions Clubs in Springerville, Payson, Pine Top, Show Low, Holbrook and Overgaard for redemption at Wal-Mart or Safeway stores. Whether or not they are staying at an evacuation center, evacuees may find grant information at those central locations.

Past International Director Joe Preston of the Prescott area secured the grant which is being administered by District Governor Bob Jones of the Overgaard Ponderosa Lions Club. Members of the Heber-Overgaard club, as well as the Lions Clubs of Show Low and Pinetop/Lakeside are among the evacuees.

Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of the International Association of Lions Clubs, funded by individual and corporate donations worldwide, as well as by Melvin Jones Fellows. These donors honor the founder of Lions Clubs, Melvin Jones, who was born at Fort Thomas, Arizona. For the past several years, more LCIF funds have poured into Arizona than have been received from this state. Relief funds have helped those affected by the Wenden floods and wind damage in Mesa.

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D. G. Robert M. (Bob) Jones
Lions Clubs International, District 21C
P. O. Box 581
Overgaard, AZ 85933

For Immediate Release
June 27, 2002

Bob Jones, District Governor
21C, Lions Clubs International
(480)510-2868