For over 50 years, the Chatham Lions have served the local community, raising money with events and giving back through educational scholarships, youth and community enrichment, and beautification efforts. We award 8 scholarships annually, towards college tuition and have recently added a scholarship towards trade school. You may recognize us from our fundraising and community enrichment events- to name a few- Ice Fishing Derby, Easter Egg Hunt, Cub Night, Golf Tournament, Coin Drop, Corn Hole and the Fall Foliage Gravel Bike Ride.
We are a chapter of Lions Club International. The mission of Lions Clubs International is to: improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, support those in need, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest non-profit service organization, with over 1.46 million members in more than 200 countries. The organization’s vision is to be the global leader in humanitarian and community service. Lions Clubs International is known for its humanitarian support in areas such as: the environment, diabetes, pediatric cancer, and eliminating hunger. Lions Clubs International also focuses on work for the blind and visually impaired. The organization conducts community hearing- and cancer-screening projects.