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HOW Our CLUB SERVES
The Des Plaines Lions Club has been serving the Des Plaines community since 1924. We are proud of our 100+ year heritage, and we are looking forward to the next 100 years. Our service pillars below show how we serve in our community.
Vision / Hearing
Eyeglass Recycling for reconditioning and dispensing to those in need
Hearing Aid Recycling for reconditioning and dispensing to those in need
Community Vision and Hearing Screenings
Hunger
Support DP Self Help Pantry with donations
Support DP Kids Weekend Meal Backpack Program
Events at Feed My Starving Children
Pack Lunches for the Unhoused with Loving Lunches
Youth
Participation in National Night Out
Sponsor a Team with DP Youth Baseball
Sponsor a Camper with Camp Lions
Support Lions Clubs Programs for Leos & Cubs
Environment
Annual Cleanup of Lions Woods
Recycled 1000 Pounds of Thin Plastic to Donate a Bench to Blackhawk Dog Park
Recycle Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids, Ink Cartridges, Cell Phones, Keys and More with our Foundation
Childhood Cancer
We are looking for a way to serve
Humanitarian Services
Annual Donations to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
Annual Donations to the Lions of Illinois Foundation (LIF)
Diabetes
We are looking for a way to serve
Disiaster Relief
Annual Donations to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
108th annual convention
Convention is coming to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China welcomes Lions and Leos from around the world for fun, service and the 108th Lions International Convention. With its rich cultural history and unforgettable experiences at every turn, Hong Kong is a top global destination and an exciting site for our biggest event of the year. Come be part of it all!