About

Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness – it's part of our history, 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, educating individuals on the dangers of Diabetes and helping to fund cures for pediatric cancers.

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 and ending preventable blindness in our lifetime. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Programs, which work to eradicate blindness.

Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring.  We offer many programs, including the Millis High School Speech Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange, and our LEO Program. The LEO Program provides personal development through youth volunteer opportunities for teens aged 12-18. There are approximately 200,000 Leos and 7,700 Leo clubs in more than 150 countries worldwide.  Lion Mark Caulfield at Millis High School has dedicated his time to support our program and has served as a wonderful mentor to our Millis High School LEOs.

Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than $1.3 billion in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. 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. We are building hospitals and clinics, providing funding for education, clean water projects and sustainable food projects.  Massachusetts has received millions of dollars in grants for tornado and flood damage over the past 57+ years.

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 members of the Millis Lions Club are proudly committed to the citizens of Millis and seek to better the lives of our neighbors and those in need around the world.