How We help
The Lions Clubs International motto is We Serve, which to Lions means selfless service to others in need in our local community. We work tirelessly raising funds so they can be used to assist others less fortunate than ourselves or we can be seen undertaking small building or gardening projects that are unable to be completed by the owners.
Our Causes
Child Cancer
The next generation’s ability to thrive is closely tied to the supports of the local community. Lions and Leos have seen and felt the effects of cancer on children and their families, and continue to bring hope through tangible service and support. Learn More
Diabetes
Diabetes is a global epidemic, affecting an increasing number of men, women, and children all over the world. As Lions and Leos, we see and feel the effects of diabetes in our communities and are doing something about it together.
Environment
The earth sustains human life. We’ve seen how our stewardship of natural resources can improve quality of life and increase engagement in our local communities. Our environment is more than a background: it’s our home. And we’re committed to caring for it.
Hunger
We serve to improve human flourishing. We see how the global hunger and nutrition crisis bears upon our local communities, and believe true community improvement depends on the thriving of its members.
Vision
Ever since Helen Keller inspired us to champion the cause in 1925, we’ve served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired. Nearly a century later, this long-standing mission continues unhindered.
We have a long history of serving the blind and visually impaired, and remain committed to continuing this mission into our next century of service.
Youth
Young people are a dynamic force for good. We’re more than a century into service, and committed as ever to sustaining our impact over the next 100 years. That’s why we devote ourselves to serving youth as beneficiaries, youth as partners, and empowering youth as service leaders.
Humanitarian
Our mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants.
Disaster
Whenever and wherever disaster strikes, Lions are often among the first to offer aid. And the Lions Clubs International Foundation is right there with them, ready to support their efforts with funding assistance through global disaster relief programmes.
“Service Clubs like the Middle Districts Lions Club are part of the social glue and community fabric of Palmerston North. We thank them for their fundraising and volunteer efforts in multiple city projects like the Esplanade Lions Mini Golf. Middle Districts Lions Club add huge value to our city.”
Mayor Grant Smith
Get Involved
Lions Market Day in the Square
Every Saturday of Labour Day weekend in October.
An evening with the Bulls Flying Doctor
Lions at work – Feb 2025.
