Ear of the Lion Foundation 850 San Jose Ave., STE 115 Clovis, CA 93612 us
Welcome to Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & Nevada
Together we can End the Silence of Deafness
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Who we are
The Hearing Foundation, legally registered as Ear of the Lion Foundation of California & Nevada Inc. is a non-profit, 501© 3 public benefit corporation. Formed it in 1982 by Northern California Lions Clubs. It is a MD-4 sanctioned Lions program. Its purpose is to provide reconditioned hearing aids for the needy hearing impaired in California & Nevada.
Our program is not for everyone. It is dedicated to assist qualified low-income persons in California & Nevada with their hearing problems, who are not eligible for any government-assisted programs, but are diagnosed as needing hearing aids. Annual Household income must be less than the following: Family of 1, $27,388; Family of 2, $37,013; Family of 3, $46,635; Family of 4, $56,263; Family of 5, $65,888, and going up in increments of approximately $9,400 per additional dependent. If annual income is more than the amount previously listed, the foundation may provide assistance depending on circumstances. Potential clients over the limit are asked to include a hardship letter, which is then reviewed by the Board of Directors.
The client must also be a U.S. citizen or legally reside in the U.S.
The first step in receiving hearing aids from Ear of the Lion is to fill out and send in an application. A hearing test (audiogram) and Medical Clearance (or Medical Waiver), both no older than 6 months must be included with the application. These are done at the patients’ expense.
Once the applicant has been approved for assistance, they must pay a non-refundable, one-time fee of $150 per hearing aid loaned. A local Lions Club, that is a member of the foundation, is then asked to sponsor the client.
The patient is then assigned to an Audiologist or Hearing Aid Dispenser that works with the Foundation in their area. The Audiologist/Dispenser decides what type of hearing aid will be best for their hearing loss, and if necessary, impressions are made of the patient’s ear cavity and sent to the lab to have earmolds made. Once completed, the aids are then sent back to the dispenser to fit the hearing aid to the patient.
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DONATE YOUR USED HEARING AIDS
DONATE YOUR USED HEARING AIDS
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Please be sure to check out our INFORMATION tab at the top of the page. There you will find available for download various forms such as: Club Membership, Fellowship applications, brochures, Patient Applications, and more...
DONATE YOUR USED HEARING AIDS
DONATE YOUR USED HEARING AIDS
DONATE YOUR USED HEARING AIDS
Currently we are only accepting BTE and RIC style hearing aids, 5 years old or newer.
If your aids fit that criteria, please send to:
Ear of the Lion
850 San Jose Ave., STE 115
Clovis, CA 93612
Please be sure to include your name and address if you would like a tax donation receipt.
Donate
Any donations made go directly to helping someone in need receive the hearing help they need! Whether it is by donating hearing aids, receiving a membership/fellowship, or donating funds, you are helping make a difference for someone in need! Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
The Hearing Foundation, legally registered as “Ear of the Lion Foundation”, is approved by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California Franchise Tax Board as a tax-exempt Foundation. Tax ID# 77-0003862 All donations are tax deductible.
