Thanks for your Support
Our Mission
To build athletic fields and develop programs for the children of Chicago’s North Lawndale and East Garfield Park communities. Through rugby and other sports, we will expand life opportunities for the area youth to increase their social capital. This project is to not only enhance the community but also to give children a safe haven in the neighborhood.
Ways to Support the Lions
Contributions are welcome at all levels to support all aspects of the Chicago Lions Charitable Association including operations, youth programs and the Lions for Hope Complex.
Our supporters allow us to continue to serve and we recognize their importance in many ways. Please know when you make a significant donation, we include you in our public displays of gratitude. Please consider joining one of our prestigious donor levels listed below and be celebrated with permanent signage at the Lions for Hope facility.
You can also buy an inscribed large paving brick for $1,000 or a small brick for $500, both of which will be featured on the entry walkway to the facility.
Your Support
Your financial investments directly impact youth and the entire West Side community, both immediately and for generations to come. Because of the far-reaching impact that’s possible through our proven solution, CLCA invites individuals and organizations to join this mission by taking the next step:
Individuals support transformational opportunities for youth from Chicago’s West Side by giving one-time and recurring donations that fuel our missional programming.
Corporate and Organizational Partners fuel our vision for community transformation by investing in the next generation from Chicago’s West Side by giving investment-level, capacity-building donations.
Your investment through CLCA will support transformational opportunities for youth starting today. Together, we can ensure youth have the support they deserve for a bright future and spark city-wide change for generations to come.
Donations can be mailed to:
Chicago Lions Charitable Association
PO Box 532
Northbrook, IL 60065
or donate online below:
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Rental Payment - Complex Field
Thank You to Our Donors
The First Fifteen
In 2014 in anticipation for the Lions 50th anniversary, The Lions had a chance to become 50/50 partners with Hope on an 8 acre parcel adjacent to land already owned by Hope. Jeff Simon and Tyke Nollman began the First Fifteen campaign to raise the $750,000 to buy the 50%. At the 50th Anniversary, we announced the First Fifteen and bought the land in April 2015.
J. Tyke Nollman - Captain
Concord Group – Vice Captain John Duggan/ Ed Stritch
Walter Bodden
Patrick Bolger
Keith Brown
Bruce Calvert
Matt Campbell
Bill Fraumann
Mark Kaufman
Ed Kane
Jack McNamara
Bob Muzikowski
Tom Pirelli
Terry Rauen
Jim Robinson
David Skidmore
Dick Smith
Harry Viljoen
Larry Zeno
Rugby Illinois – A group of Lions led by David Hall
Pride of the Lions
Pat and Tracy Bolger
Bruce and Marjorie Calvert
Mark and Mary Ann Kaufman
David Skidmore & Linda McClellan
The President’s XV
Doug Andrews
Bob Bloomfield
Mike & Jack Brennan
Denis Dunne
Jim Henry
David Hourihane
Patrick Hourihane
Allie Movrich
Michael Palmer
Harlan Pyle
Jeff Simon
Larry Zeno
The Chairman’s XV
Bill Fraumann
Jim Kearney
Paul and Holly O’Connor
Ed Rumble
Dorothy & Kenneth Heisler
Family Foundation
Tom Pirelli
The Captain’s XV
George Bosworth
Roger Castino
BJ Dolan
Paul Hadden
David Hall
Mike Harriett
Dan Kirk
John Kofod
Gary Larson
MC Laubscher
Chris McClellan
Tony Rio
Joe Buehler
Lions Den
Tom Gaye
Jeremiah Cowin
Paul and Lana Bergman
Jim Pelton
Phillipus A Eloff
Jeff Simon
Paul Pauluzzi
Edmond Cassidy
Dusty Burke
Roy Hays
Bruce Reinwald
Evan Haim
Michael Gooley
Vincent LaPiana
Ryan Nelson
Mike Harriett
Edward Harding
Eric “Tanner” Garman
Paul Passino
Elliot Hershik
Allison Movrich
George Plackmann
Theunis K van Biljon
Mathew DeGutes
Kim Smith
Federico Costantino
Ryan Holden
Robert MacArthur
David Cromie
Matthew Schmitz
James Henry
Mark Wilcox
Austin Brits
Our Partners
Chicago Lions Charitable Association
PO Box 532
Northbrook, IL 60065