Lions Club donates 5,000 euros to local youth fire departments!

Lions Club donates 5,000 euros to local youth fire departments!

This year, the Cologne Lions Club once again has a heart for good causes in the region. The Advent calendar 2025 will be a joint project of the Lions Clubs Cologne-Agrippina, Cologne-Lindenthal and Cologne-Rhenus and is celebrating a small anniversary in its tenth edition. How out lc-koeln.de As can be seen, around 30,000 euros in net proceeds were generated last year, which directly benefited social projects in Cologne, especially for children in need and the homeless.

From November 2024, around 7,000 Advent calendars will be sold at a price of 6 euros each. With the calendar, every buyer not only gets a festive atmosphere, but also the chance to win daily prizes in an Advent lottery. There are numerous surprises hidden behind the calendar doors, and the winning numbers will be published on the websites of the participating clubs from December 1, 2024.

Support for youth

In the Jerichower Land region, the youth are particularly important to the Lions. As part of the proceeds from the sale of Advent calendars, an amount of 5,000 euros will be made available to ten youth fire departments in Jerichower Land. meetingpoint-jl.de reports that all children's and youth fire departments can apply for corresponding projects. It is important that applications show a certain amount of initiative, as the funds may not be used for maintenance measures.

Applications for this assistance must be submitted using a form downloadable from the Lions Club website. Until February 15, 2025, the projects that need help can also be presented with meaningful images. A Lions Club panel will select applications to ensure the best projects are funded.

Profits and use

The Advent calendars not only offer financial resources for social projects, but also numerous profits. With a price of 5 euros, the Troisdorf Lions Club covers a total value of around 17,000 euros in prizes with its calendar. With over 260 prizes, including daily prizes, buyers are more likely to actually win something. The prize drawing will take place under notary supervision after the sale has been completed on November 30, 2024. The prizes must be picked up at the respective contact points.

Overall, it can be said that the Advent calendars are not only a beautiful tradition, but also provide valuable help for many people in need in Cologne and the surrounding area. Support the initiatives of the Lions Clubs and get involved by buying an Advent calendar - for a good cause that is really impressive.