Representatives of the Marine Corps Reserve “Toys for Tots” program visited Fairfax Lions Club on December 6, 2022.  Toys for Tots began in 1947, and provides toys to deserving children across the US each holiday season.  Over 627 million toys have been delivered to those children since 1947  – averaging over 8 million toys each year.

Gunnery Sergeant Simon Hebert and Hospital Corpsman Leonard Harding spoke to the Fairfax Lions and picked up toys donated by Lions Club members.

The Fairfax Lions also presented Toys for Tots a check for $500, and individual Lions made their own monetary donations.

Toys for Tots recognized Fairfax Lions Club with a certificate of appreciation.

Fairfax City Council Woman-elect Kate Doyle Feingold, whose dad served a full career in the Marine Corps (Kate also served in the Marine Corps) generously donated a bag of Toys for Tots.

Fairfax Lions Club raised funds for charity programs in the Fairfax community by selling fresh fruit from Florida, VA peanuts and Vermont maple syrup. Most sales were placed on-line, then picked up Nov 17-19 in the American Legion Post 177 parking lot.

We thank all our customers for supporting Lions programs by their purchases. Orders for the December fruit sale are in process. Order now at: https://fairfaxlions.square.site

On November 21, a team of Fairfax Lions delivered 60 bags of food (2 bags made up one family “food basket”) to qualified families in Fairfax City, wishing all “Happy Thanksgiving.“

Fairfax Lions worked with our partner “Main Street Child Development Center” to identify the families and distribute the food baskets. 

Maureen Johnson became a new Lion and a member of Fairfax Lions Club, at the Club’s October 4th dinner meeting.

Its GREAT to be a Lion, we always say when we welcome a new member!

Connor Carrico, a student at Flint Hill High School, told Fairfax Lions about his Eagle Scout project. The project will build a trail for visually impaired campers at the Northern VA Lions Youth Camp.

Two Fairfax Lions attended “Dog Fest” in Reston on Sept 24th. Dog Fest raises money for Canine Companions – which provides trained service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities…FREE of charge.  Dog Fest activities included service dog demonstrations, music, games, speeches and activities for kids. 

Lions Harry and Karen Parker presented a $1000 donation from Fairfax Lions Club.  Dog Fest raised a total of $10,450 for Canine Companions.