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Another Homeless Feeding Activity Completed Successfully The OC Lions successfully completed their annual homeless feeding project on September 28, 2025, at the Sri Rathana International Buddhist Center in Anaheim. This compassionate community service initiative has a proud history spanning over two decades, during which the OC Lions have provided meals to 500 homeless individuals each …

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OCLF Provides Uniforms to 100 Students of Shasthrodaya KV School, Uduwella – Sri Lanka January 20, 2025 In many communities, access to basic educational necessities remains a challenge for underprivileged students. At Shasthrodaya KV School in Uduwella, Sri Lanka, numerous students come from families with limited financial means, making the purchase of school uniforms a …

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The OC Lions Foundation has successfully completed the installation of a 30 KW solar power system at Prithipura Communities in Handala, Wattala, Sri Lanka at a cost of $ 25,000. Prithipura Communities is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a home for some of the most vulnerable individuals in Sri Lanka, those with disabilities …

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The OC Lions once again made a remarkable impact on the homeless community by successfully distributing 500 lunch packets in Los Angeles on July 13th, 2024. Since 2007, the organization has provided meals to those in need, with the exception of a brief pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event took place at the …

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The Orange County Lions (OCLF) are thrilled to announce the return of their signature event, the Six-A-Side Sri Lanka Inter-School Cricket Tournament. This exciting tournament will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, marking its first occurrence since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Six-A-Side cricket tournament, initiated during the Presidency of Nalaka Gunawardhana, a beloved tradition …

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Since October 2023, the OC Lions Foundation (OCLF) has been providing vital financial support to 50 children whose family members are affected by cancer. This initiative, supported logistically by the Indira Cancer Trust, ensures that all students are monitored closely, with their academic performance recorded and made available to our generous donors. OCLF committed to …

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The “Warmth for Winter” project, created to provide winter clothes and food to homeless people in downtown Los Angeles, emerged as a small yet impactful initiative that left a lasting impression, emphasizing the profound potential of small-scale projects in addressing critical societal issues and serving as a cornerstone for subsequent endeavors.  The project managers, in …

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It’s heartwarming to hear about the wonderful initiatives taken by Indira Cancer Trust (ICT) and OC Lions Foundation (OCLF) to spread hope, happiness, and the holiday spirit among children and their families. Such events not only bring joy to the participants but also contribute significantly to fostering a sense of community and support.  The holiday …

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OCLF funded Christmas / New Year presents for the 50 children funded under sponsor-a child project. These presents will be handed over during the Radiant Celebrations event organized by the Indira Cancer Trust on December 16, 2023.  Every child sponsored by OCLF will receive a gift worth ~ SLR 2,500 at this event. This thoughtful …

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OC Lions organized the annual homeless feeding project on November 12th, 2023, at Sri Rathana International Buddhist Center in Anaheim. This is the 15 consecutive event with the only exception being 2 years during the COVID period. The Homeless Feeding Project started in 2007.Organizing and successfully completing an annual homeless feeding project is a commendable …

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