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Our global impact at a glance
1.4
million
Lions serving
50,000
Lions serving
200
countries and regions served
US$1.3
billion
in grants
Lions help serve a local community devastated by a tornado
Our History
Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, IN is listed as the President of Lions Clubs International when they were founded in 1917. Dr. Woods had started multiple clubs when Melvin Jones, a Chicago businessman, started looking for a service centered organization which he and his fellow businessman could join. Melvin Jones became the first secretary-treasurer, a title held for life.
There are currently 1.39 Million Lions serving throughout the world. In the United States, we have over 255,000 Lions in over 9600 clubs. Indiana has 5300 Lions in 160 Clubs.
Our Mission
Our Motto
Our Motto is – “We Serve.”
Our Team
Members of the Whiting Lions Club collected $906.60 for local Food Pantry. Thank you to all who “Fed the Lion”!
There is a Club in your Town! Become a Lion and volunteer to serve where you live!
Lions Serving their community! We Roar!
Changing Live since 1968
Our Foundation has been changing lives since 1968
24,000+
LCIF grants awarded
US$173+
million
in disaster relief support
20+
million
successfull Lions Quest student
9.8
million
cataract surgeries
Our Service
Lions Clubs improve nutrition and alleviate hunger | #LionsFightHunger
Hunger is everywhere… bhut so are Lions and Lios! All it takes are a few simple steps to address food insecurity and help in the fight against hunger in your local community.
How will you serve?
Family-friendly Lions Clubs | Volunteer with Family
Involving families in community service helps to grow connections, friendships, and helps younger generations gain skills to become community leaders. In Arizona, Lions have grown their club by making their …
LCIF: Supporting Lions' Efforts After Texas Wildfires
When wildfires ravaged through Texas in the USA, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) provided grant funding to Lions, empowering them to offer immediate relief
LCIF: Changing Lives Through Vision through Sight For Kids
For over 20 years, Johnson & Johnson and LCIF have partnered through Sight For Kids to improve eye health for children worldwide, helping them succeed in education and beyond by providing essential vision