Lions in Action
Improving Local Communities – and the World
Being part of something bigger matters to our members. That’s why we work on global initiatives for youth, health and disaster relief that affect local communities everywhere. Browse our collection of stories to find out about projects from those involved – the people in need and the Lions who helped. And see how our projects improve local communities and lives worldwide.
| Visually Impaired Athletes Take to the Field | |
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 | Lions Beep Baseball for the BlindLions support beep baseball to help visually impaired athletes follow their dreams. |
| Lions Cultivate Healthy Eating at School | |
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 | Lions Farm-to-School GardenLions and students in Montana plant a vegetable garden providing for healthier school lunches. |
| Lions Keep the Aloha State Beautiful and Safe | |
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 | Protecting Hawaii’s EnvironmentLions in Hawaii protect and improve their environment. |
| Lions Help Feed and Clothe the Homeless | |
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 | Warm Hands and FeetLions in San Francisco provide food and clothing to homeless people in their community. |
| Fun, Fitness and Fundraising for the Community | |
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 | Lions 5K Turkey TrotThe Naperville Noon Lions Club’s 5K race has become a Thanksgiving tradition that gives back to the community. |
| Lions Reach Out through Social Media | |
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 | Facebooking the FutureThe Crosby Lions Club uses Facebook to connect with members and the community. |
| Preparing Children for School | |
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 | Children FirstLions in Virginia prepare children academically, socially and emotionally for their first years of school. |
| Collecting, Conserving and Cleaning Local Water | |
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 | Saving WaterLions in Maryland conserve water and help clean the Chesapeake Bay. |
| Turning Trash into Fashion | |
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 | Recycled Trash Fashion ShowLions in New Zealand promote recycling in a creative way. |
| Giving the Blind a Chance to Hit the Trails | |
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 | Ski for SightLions provide fun through winter sports for the blind and visually impaired. |
| Helping Give Moroccan Women a Better Life | |
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 | New Skills, New LifeLions improve lives by educating women and children. |
| Giving Children the Chance to Depict Peace | |
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 | Crafting PeaceLions International Peace Poster Contest promotes artistic expression. |
| Bringing the Freedom of Mobility to Children | |
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 | Moving ForwardLions provide adaptive technology that allows children to walk, ride bikes and play. |
| Improving a Community and the Environment | |
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 | Celebrating Earth DayLions come together to "green" up a local community park. |
| Giving Hope to the Women in the Cayman Islands | |
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 | Walking for the CureLions go the extra mile to raise breast cancer awareness. |
| Transforming a Rail Yard in Canada | |
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 | Palmerston Heritage ParkLions transform a rundown rail yard into a park in Canada. |
| Raising Education to New Heights | |
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 | Lions School in IndiaLions adopt a school and provide new, modern facilities. |
| Giving Veterans and Their Families a Chance to Heal | |
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 | Project New HopeLions in Minnesota provide retreats for veterans returning from combat and their families. |
| Making Smiles Happen | |
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 | VIP CarnivalZionsville Lions reach out to some very important people in their community. |
| Giving Orphans a Chance to Enjoy Summer Fun | |
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 | Swedish Summer CampLions in Sweden create a camp that gives orphaned children a chance to enjoy summer fun. |
| Helping Children in Uganda Learn and Laugh | |
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 | The Joy of LearningLions build a preschool to help working moms – and give kids a brighter future. |
| Bringing Holiday Joy to the Pacific Northwest | |
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 | The Christmas ShipLions set sail to bring gifts and joy to children and adults in the Pacific Northwest. |
