Who Are Lions?
Lions are
active.
Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.
The Greater Washingtonville Lions Club was established in 2009 and has sought to help people in and around the Washingtonville area. Here are some of the organizations and services we have contributed to:
What is Lions International?
Lions are everywhere. We're active men and women in more than 206 countries and geographic areas.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness – it's part of our history as well as our work today. But we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.
Lions serve
youth. Our
community projects often support local children and
schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring.
Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster
Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.
Lions award
grants.
Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has
awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support
Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental
organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.
Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.
For more information about the Lions, please visit the International Lions Club Website