Lions Meadows of Hope

Today, we honor and remember Hal Long as family, friends, fellow Lions, and community members gather to celebrate his remarkable life and legacy of 99 years.

Hal’s commitment to serving others spanned decades. A member of the Garber Lions Club since 1951, he served a two-year term as a Director of The International Association of Lions Clubs and held numerous leadership positions, including club president, zone chairman, and district governor.

As president of the Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch from 1970-1971, the organization that today serves as Lions Meadows of Hope, Hal helped shape a legacy of hope and healing for children experiencing foster care. His impact at Lions Meadows of Hope was immeasurable.

One of the most visible reminders of Hal’s heart for children is The Hal & Jean Long Home on our Foster Care Campus in Perkins. Within those walls, countless children and families have found safety, healing, hope, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

We are profoundly grateful for Hal’s leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to serving others. His legacy lives on through every child and family impacted by his kindness and care.

Today, we celebrate a life of service, compassion, and faith. Thank you, Hal, for leaving this world better than you found it. Your influence will continue to be felt for generations to come. 💙

Lions of Oklahoma

⛳🏌️‍♂️ FORE! We've got exciting news...

Our 34th Annual Lions Meadows of Hope Golf Scramble is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 Thank you to our incredible sponsors, teams, and supporters for helping us fill the course and drive hope for children and families experiencing foster care.

But before we tee off on June 29th, we still need a few volunteers to help make the day a hole-in-one! 🌟

Ready to lend a hand? You can sign up at the link here and join us for a day on the Stillwater Country Club course➡ https://bit.ly/4oDhKBf

Because even when the teams are full, there's always room for more champions for children. 💙💚

💧⛳ A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Blue Sky Bank and James Boggs for keeping our golfers hydrated at our 34th Annual Lions Meadows of Hope Golf Scramble on June 29 at the beautiful Stillwater Country Club!

Because of generous community partners like Blue Sky, we can focus on what matters most, supporting children and families in foster care. ❤️

🏌️‍♂️Golfers and friends, help us show our appreciation! Drop a 💙 in the comments and tell us your favorite thing about tournament day!

Thank you to our friends at Stillwater Medical Foundation for your friendship, partnership and the way you care for the families and children experiencing foster care in our community means so much to us! THANK YOU for standing in the gap with us.

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Well, that was fun! 📺🎉

Doug and Elizabeth joined TV31’s The Morning Edition this morning to share all things Lions Meadows of Hope! 💙⛳️

They talked about the impact LMOH is making in the lives of children and families experiencing foster care, the importance of community support, and the upcoming Golf Tournament on June 29 at Stillwater Country Club.

Only 2️⃣ teams available, and a few hole sponsors! Register online www.lionsmoh.org

A huge thank you to TV 31 Stillwater for inviting us to share our mission and spread awareness about the work being done every day at Lions Meadows of Hope.

📺 Missed it live? The show also replays later today at 8:00 AM, 12:30
PM, and 7:00 PM if you miss the early wake up call! 😴

• Optimum Channel 3, TV 31 Stillwater
• Online at http://tv31.net/
Live Stream

🎉💙 What an AMAZING day! 💙🎉

Last Saturday, Lions Meadows of Hope was honored to partner with CREOKS Behavioral Health Services and our Family & Board Engagement Committee to host a Family Fun Day at the Family Center on our campus in Perkins!

From the smiles and laughter of children to meaningful conversations and connections among families, it was a day filled with joy, encouragement, and community. 🥰

Families enjoyed:
🐐 A petting zoo
🌭 Delicious, famous "dirty curtys"
🏰 Inflatables
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎁 Fun giveaways
🎈 Games and activities for all ages

Most importantly, foster families had the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and create lasting memories together. ❤️

A special thank you to our partners at CREOKS for helping provide resources and support that strengthen the mental health and well-being of the families we serve. We are grateful for partnerships that help children and families thrive. 🤝💙

Events like these remind us that foster care is not meant to be done alone. When a community comes together, families are strengthened, children are encouraged, and hope grows. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make this day so special!

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🎉 Happy Birthday to our incredible board member and dedicated Shawnee Lion, Clay Dodgion! 🎉

Today we celebrate not only his birthday, but also the generous heart, leadership, and servant spirit he brings to Lions Meadows of Hope, and his community. His commitment to supporting children and families experiencing foster care makes a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the time, compassion, and wisdom he shares with our agency.

Thank you Clay, for being such an important part of the LMOH family and for continually helping us create hope and healing for those we serve.

Please join us in wishing Clay a very happy birthday! 🎂🎈

Today, we hosted the Payne County 111Project Community Gathering! It was a powerful reminder that meaningful change happens when churches, agencies, and community members come together around a shared mission: supporting children and families experiencing foster care in our community.

These gatherings create space to hear what is happening at a local level, collaborate on resources, share both victories and challenges, and identify practical ways we can step in to support vulnerable children and families through CarePortal and beyond.

We are grateful for every leader, advocate, church partner, and community member who showed up today to listen, learn, collaborate, and care so deeply for families in .

A special thank you to Chick-fil-A Stillwater for generously donating lunch for today’s gathering. Your support and investment in our community is deeply appreciated!

You don’t have to say “yes” to foster care to say “yes” to a foster child and family and today was a beautiful example of that in action.

Today we celebrate!! Happy Birthday, Dan Crawford! 🎉

For many years, Dan has faithfully served on the Lions Meadows of Hope board with wisdom, compassion, and an unwavering heart for the children and families we serve. As a lawyer, judge, advocate, and champion for our mission, he has helped lead with integrity, generosity, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

Dan’s dedication to this agency and the lives impacted through it means more than words can express.

Wishing you a birthday filled with joy and all the celebration you deserve!

What an incredible gift of love in action. 💙

A huge THANK YOU to Life.Church Stillwater and every volunteer who gave their time on church serve day at our LMOH Family Center by preparing frozen meals for foster families. Their kindness, generosity, and willingness to step in and help carry the load for families caring for children experiencing foster care means more than words can express.

These meals are more than food, they are comfort, encouragement, and a reminder to our foster families that they are seen, supported, and not alone.

We often say, “You don’t have to say YES to foster care to say YES to a foster child,” and this is exactly what that looks like. Thank you for reflecting the heart of compassion so beautifully. We are deeply grateful. 💛