Welcome To Whittier Host Lions Club

The Whittier Host Lions Club has been serving in the Whittier area for over 100 years. Our Club is committed to the raising of funds that we give back to our community with scholarships, grants and funding dedicated projects throughout the community. Our organization meets weekly and enjoys each other’s company with fun and fellowship. We organize community events and participate in civic traditions.

2025 Sight Fair

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Saturday, October 11, 2025

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Whittier Community Center

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Grants & Scholarships

Since 1999, through our Grants & Scholarships Program, the Whittier Lions have distributed over $2.08 million back to the greater Whittier community.

Years Serving Our Community

The Whittier Host Lions Club has been serving the greater Whittier community since 1922.

Members Strong

The Whittier Host Lions Club is a group of all ages, heritages, and walks of life dedicated to serving those in need throughout the greater Whittier Community.

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Dollars Raised

Our Sight for Kids Etc. event raised over $320,000 from 2020 - 2024. This, our largest annual fundraiser supports our Grants & Scholarship programs.

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Dollars Awarded

From 2020 - 2024, over $240,000 in academic and vocational awards were given to high school students in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Additional grants and assistance in the form of major projects and service committee grants exceeded $306,000 for the Whittier area. In total over $550,000 was given back to the community.

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Families Helped

From 2020 – 2024, our annual Sight Fair, which provided free eye examinations and glasses if required provided over 1,000 families in the Whittier area community.

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Since 1922, the key to our longevity and success has been combining our service mission with clever and sometimes outrageous fun🦁

Whittier Host Lions out in full effect at this...

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Whittier Host Lions out in full effect at this years Founders Day event at Central Park. Hosted by the @whittiermuseum

The annual city of Whittier Founder’s Day celebration at Central Park, was well attended by the public.

Dozens of community based organizations participated by hosting a booth. Several Whittier Host Lion’s were present, to invite the community to our upcoming Whittier Host Lions sponsored Free Sight Fair.

Where Free Eye Exams and Free Eyeglasses are offered to all on;

📍June 21, 2025
Sierra High School Gym.
9401 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90605

This event held every year brings together the community to celebrate Whittiers Founders and the History of Whittier.

Mayor Joe Vinateri,
council members Mary Jo Pacheco, Octavio Martinez and Fernando Dutro were there as well. Also in attendance Senator Bob Archuleta.
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Whittier Host Lions Youth Committee was in full...

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Whittier Host Lions Youth Committee was in full effect last night at the East Whittier Middle School.

Youth Committee Chairperson @chrisvigilre along with Civic Chair and 2024 Whittier Volunteer of Year Ray Perez were excited to present a $2000 Check to Mrs. Deborah Carnahan and her outstanding music program.

Mrs. Carnahan has been a staple in the East Whittier School District for many years. Her successful program has given birth to many talented musicians over the years who have gone on the pursue music at local high schools @lasernahs and @calhighcondors .

Congratulations Mrs. Carnahan…we salute your dedication to music and development of our youth 🙏
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Whittier Host Lions were excited to support the...

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Whittier Host Lions were excited to support the @lasernahs Oasis Program led by teacher Mrs. Lisa Barnes.

Oasis is a special intervention program for sophomores and juniors. OASIS stands for “Organized Academic Support in School”

In this academic and emotional support class, students selected by their counselors as those on the verge of dropping out. They are partnered with 11th & 12th grade mentors to help guide them and navigate a successful academic high school experience.

Each year the WHLC club honors the hard working students who have stayed in the program and are ready to pursue a trade, vocation or higher learning beyond high school.

Our current President Rick Gomez, presented checks of $500, to 3 Hard Working Seniors.

The Whittier Host Lions would like to congratulate the program, the students and @lisabarnes03 on another incredibly successful school year.

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Steve Cauffman back at it again. For all the hard...

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Steve Cauffman back at it again. For all the hard work he put into helping the @wccshope here in Whittier…

Steve was chosen as the Grand Marshal in this years 5K Walk hosted by @sheltersrighthand .

The walk is the major fundraiser for WCCC. Steve was joined by many Lions in attendance.

Way to represent the Lions Steve…👏👏👏

We are all very proud of you and once again, glad you’re one of us!
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WHITTIER: Our very own Steve Cauffman was honored...

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WHITTIER: Our very own Steve Cauffman was honored this week from the City of Whittier as Volunteer of the year.

Steve was instrumental over the last few years as past President of the Whittier Host Lions Club and as a member of the Major Projects Committee.

In his position Steve helped oversee the clubs donation totaling close to $300,000 dollars go towards the Women and Children Crisis Center here in Whittier.

From major renovation of the facility itself to interior remodeling, Steve was there every step of the way guiding and overseeing the project.

Congratulations Steve…glad you’re one of us🙌
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Great fun today helping out the @bgcofwhittier and...

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Great fun today helping out the @bgcofwhittier and @cusocal in its annual workshop teaching youths the importance of fiscal responsibility.

Past President Eric Day and current CUSOCAL BOD rallied up a few Lions to come help this great event.
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It was a PAC 12 Battle between UCLA and Standford....

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It was a PAC 12 Battle between UCLA and Standford.

We were treated to a special program today by our very own past President and Melvin Jones award winner and UCLA Alum Frank Hill and our 2nd Vice President and Stanford Alum George Geokaris.

They debated the current education system in this country. Franks position was we should shift to a Voucher program and allow parents and the Free Market decide how our children should be educated.

George, being a former Superintendanf for the Fullerton School district was the opposing argument.

Both gents provided great evidence to support their claims. It was fun and enlightening.

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With heavy hearts and deep love we announce the...

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With heavy hearts and deep love we announce the passing of Nancy A Lemus, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 89.

Nancy’s life was full of love especially for her family & her cherished Whittier Host Lions Club members.

In 2001, Nancy founded Steve’s Barbecue in Uptown Whittier, which quickly became a staple in the community. Though small in stature, Nancy had a spunk that could fill any space.

She was a familiar and beloved presence in Whittier, recognized instantly by her bright orange hair and warm, lively personality.

Her grandchildren and great grandchildren adored her. Her love for animals, especially her cats was unmatched.

She will be deeply missed but never forgotten, especially at our weekly Whittier Lions Club meetings. Always with a big smile and warm greeting.

Forever a Lions Club staple…Rest In Paradise Nancy 🦁

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

Anonymous Lion Member

Jerome Foundation

Cauffman Family

Our Impact

During our 100 year history, the key to our longevity and success has been combining our service mission with clever and sometimes outrageous fun. Both sustain us and fuel our continued growth and efforts in the community. Our weekly meetings are conducted in that spirit and the laughter and camaraderie are contagious. Fun and fellowship also accompany our fundraising events and social gatherings.