LION Giving Circles

LION’s Giving Circles unite donors around shared values and impact. Each circle reflects a meaningful level of investment in our students, programs, and community, strengthening LION’s mission while multiplying the power of collective generosity.

LION Giving Circle Investment Levels

Members of the Benefactor Circle play a vital role in securing LION’s future as a cornerstone of Hunts Point. Their leadership-level support fuels innovation, growth, and once-in-a-generation opportunities across the school.

  • $25,000+
  • Ensure long-term sustainability and transformational opportunities for LION students and the Hunts Point community.

Leadership Circle donors invest in developing capable leaders by supporting academic excellence and enrichment opportunities inside and beyond the classroom.

  • $10,000–$24,999
  • Empower students to lead with confidence, purpose, and vision.

Character Circle supporters champion LION’s signature practices and help cultivate a culture rooted in integrity, resilience, and personal growth.

  • $5,000–$9,999
  • Strengthen the character that defines the LION experience.

Community Circle donors provide essential support that responds to community needs and sustains a vibrant learning environment.

  • $1,000–$4,999
  • Build a connected community where students and families thrive.

LION Pride Circle members help enhance LION’s programming year after year, ensuring students have access to meaningful learning experiences.

  • Up to $999
  • Support the everyday programs that make a lasting difference for students.

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If you’d like to join one of our Giving Circles or discuss them in more detail, please contact Maya Severns, Director of Development and Marketing at mseverns@lioncharterschool.org or 718-991-5500, ext. 3407.

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