Lions are changing the world.

Lions around the world are Stepping Up to Serve

Did You Know?

25.3 million people are displaced each year by disasters.
820 million people don’t have enough to eat.
Every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer.
Globally, 1 in 11 adults has diabetes.
Only 14 percent of people who need hospice care receive it.
Half of the world will soon live in water stressed areas.

There is a world in need and Lions around the world can and are helping. We can’t do everything but our support and service to our communities and the world goes a long way.

Ways We Serve:

Weeks of Service:

A Week of Service is a call to action for Lions and Leos around the world to serve three dedicated focus areas during three special weeks:

Mental Health and Well-Being – October 4-12, 2025
Hunger – January 3-11, 2026
Environment – April 18-26, 2026

How can your club participate? For great ideas watch an inspiring new video.

Visit the new Mental Health and Well-Being webpage to learn how you can make a difference by raising awareness, educating and supporting our communities, and advocating for positive change.

More Information:

Tools:

Service Reporting
SignUpGenius -- This free platform is a great way to recruit volunteers for service projects and fundraising events.
Donate to LCIF
Lions WhatsApp Channel – Discover fresh service ideas, inspiring stories and practical tools — and connect with Lions around the world.
Lion AI – AI offers great potential for your club and your service. Learn how Lion AI can help power your service and find other great AI tools that Lions are using.
Marketing Matters webpage – Find strategies and resources to elevate your club marketing. Be sure to check out the
2025-2026 Marketing Award winners for inspiration you can put into action.

Ways to Serve:

There are many organizations where volunteers can serve in groups and as individuals. Below are just a few:

Hunger -- Rappahannock Education Farm - Sign up to Volunteer
Hunger -- Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank - Sign up to Volunteer
Hunger & More -- Louisa Resource Council - Sign up to Volunteer
Healthcare -- All Blessing Flow - Sign up to Volunteer
Humanitarian -- The disAbility Resource Center of the Rappahannock Area - Sign up to Volunteer
Humanitarian -- Crozet Cares Closet - Sign up to Volunteer
Youth -- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) - Sign up to Volunteer

And:

2027 Lions International Convention in Washington DC - Sign up to Volunteer

Share your Best Practices:

As Lions, our greatest strength lies in the ways we serve our communities. Every project, every act of service, and every partnership creates ripple effects of positive change. To celebrate and learn from these successes, we invite you to share your best practices in service activities.

Your experiences can inspire other clubs, libraries, and community partners to expand their impact. By documenting and sharing what works best in your community, we strengthen our collective ability to serve.