General Federation of Women's Clubs

Canine Companions for Independence is proud of its long association with the General Federation for Women’s Clubs, which has generously supported CCI for many years through its Home Life Department. Each year, CCI recognizes the top club in each of the GFWC’s four regions with awards presented at the GFWC International Convention.

The GFWC includes more than 6,500 clubs in the United States and more than 20 countries. Its members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.

Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence

Lions Club participation dates back to CCI’s very beginnings in the mid-1970s. Lions and Lioness's in Northern California were the first volunteers recruited by CCI to serve as puppy raisers and breeder caretakers. Interest grew and the Lions Project was formed in 1983 to coordinate and support efforts of Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs across the United States through a Club Membership and volunteer program.

Clubs are invited to join the LPCCI family of member clubs that make an annual pledge to LPCCI. Life Memberships, LPCCI fellowships and Abdul Awards are wonderful ways to honor a respected member of your club.

Other service clubs
If you are a representative of a service club not affiliated with either of the two organizations above, please give us a call at 1-800-572-2275 to see how your members can help support Canine Companions for Independence.