For over thirty-five years the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia, Inc. has been proudly serving the southeastern region of the Commonwealth. The Foundation’s primary focus is to assist Lions Clubs, other related organizations, and individuals or groups sponsored by Lions Clubs within District 24-I with needs which are beyond their financial capabilities. In the past seven years, charitable products and services valued over three quarters of a million dollars has been returned to the communities of southeastern Virginia.

Recent Grants

Below are Grants Issued by the Lions Charity Foundation of Southeastern Virginia, Inc over the past 35 years…



• $10,000 to the Eyeglass Recycling Center of Eastern Virginia for Lensometers
• $407,000 Lions Center for Sight at Norfolk General Hospital for construction
• $300,000 to Old Dominion University Study Center
• $75,000 towards Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit Purchase
• $30,000 to the Lions Sight Center for Field Analyzer
• $12,000 to Williamsburg Community Hospital
• $15,000 annually for Hearing Aids
• $10,000 annually for Local Area Medical Projects
• $10,000 annually for Cataract Operations
• $5,500 to Special Services Library of Virginia Beach
• $75,000 for Lions Mobile Sight & Hearing Unit Replacement Fund
• $40,000 Eastern Shore Barrier Island Pre-School Enrichment Program: My First Field Trip
• $5,000 for Norfolk Homeless Connect
• $7,500 Audible Equipment to Support Visually Impaired through Access Virginia
• $4,000 Children’s Eye Screening Equip. (SPOT) for Cape Charles

4th Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction a Success

The 4th Annual Bid ’n Buy Auction of the Lions Charity Foundation of District 24 D was a remarkable success! With estimates of nearly 200 people in attendance at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, the mood was festive, the participants were active...

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4th Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction Up Next

Mark your calendars and get ready to bid. The Fourth Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. We are excited to announce this years auction will feature the National Federation of the...

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Cristi Kerr Wins 2013 Kingsmill Championship

The 2013 Kingsmill Championship had another dramatic finish on Sunday with a 2-hole playoff between LPGA players Cristi Kerr and Suzann Pettersen. Cristi Kerr won by sinking a short put for par on the second hole of the playoff. It was her third win at Kingsmill. The...

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Bid ‘n Buy Auction Date Announced for 2013

The Fourth Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. This is the same location as last years successful auction. The Charity Foundation is anticipating another fun and exciting event....

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LPGA Kingsmill Championship

The LPGA returns to Kingsmill April 29 - May 5, 2013. The Lions Charity Foundation is again supporting this prestigious tournament. Volunteers are needed and your participation is requested to help with the Lions Charity Foundation fund raising event. Please contact...

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Bid ‘n Buy Auction

The Third Annual Bid ‘n Buy Auction successfully concluded on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Chesapeake. This exciting auction offered hundreds of wonderful items for bid such as Correctional Laser Eye Surgery, Vacation and...

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LPGA Golf Tournament

The 2012 LPGA golf tournament at Kingsmill finished on Sunday September 9, 2012 with one of the most exciting conclusions in LPGA history. It took nine playoff holes and an extra day for Jiyai Shin to defeat Paula Creamer for the Kingsmill Championship title. The...

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