he Vancouver Lions Club provides hearing–related assistance through the Lions Hearing And Speech Conservation Committee Of Clark County, which was founded by the Vancouver Lions Club along with the other Lions clubs in Clark County, Washington to consolidate the Clubs' efforts at hearing assistance.

The Committee provides free or low–cost hearing aids to low–income residents of Clark County, Washington.

Comprised of representatives from the 14 Lions clubs that serve residents of Clark County, Washington, the Committee meets monthly to consider applications for hearing or speech assistance.

Applications must be received on or before the last Tuesday of the month to be considered at the next monthly meeting.

There are three programs available for hearing assistance based on length of residence in Clark County and income level. All three programs are funded by the Clark County Lions clubs. Assistance is available on a first come first served basis, as funds are available. Custom hearing aids are not available.

The requirements for assistance under one of the three programs are:

• Program One
  1. Residence in Clark County, Washington or the greater Woodland, Washington area for a minimum of 1 year
  2. Income less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
  3. No other source of funding
  4. A current audiogram
  5. A hearing loss classified as moderate or worse
  6. A photo ID
  7. Proof of income
  8. A completed application for hearing assistance
• Program Two
  1. Residence in Clark County, Washington or the greater Woodland, Washington area for a minimum of 90 days
  2. Income less than 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
  3. No other source of funding
  4. A current audiogram
  5. A photo ID
  6. Proof of income
  7. A completed application for hearing assistance
• Program Three
  1. Residence in Clark County, Washington or the greater Woodland, Washington area for a minimum of 30 days
  2. Income less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline
  3. No other source of funding
  4. A current audiogram
  5. A hearing loss classified as moderate or worse
  6. A photo ID
  7. Proof of income
  8. A completed application for hearing assistance

To apply for assistance, submit a completed application for hearing assistance, together with a complete and signed audiogram, a copy of a government issued identification (drivers license or ID card) and proof of income (a copy of your most recent 1040 income tax return, recent pay stub, or social security beneficiary letter) to the Clark County Lions Hearing Foundation, c/o 8317 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98664.

For further information, write to the Committee c/o 8317 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Washington 98664, contact the Chairman of the Committee, Rick Giles, or click here to email the Vancouver Lions Club’s Hearing Committee representative.