THE 815 LIONS CLUB IS OFFICIALLY CHARTERING 10-24- 2024

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815 LIONS CLUB

A New Lions Club, joining the proud 100 Year + Tradition of LIONS all over the world. Our club meets twice a month.  Once via Zoom, and once in person.  We accept Members from Anywhere in the World who wish to join our Zoom meetings.  

 

All are welcome who wish to join us in our pledge to serve with uncommon kindness, putting the needs of our neighbors, our communities, and our world first.  


Join Us, and Let’s Serve our World Together!

WE SERVE!

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Lions change lives, including their own.

“It’s not only acts of service. It’s not only volunteering. It’s doing that while having fun.”

Wiam Habiballah

Morocco

“There’s a satisfaction you get from being a Lion that you won’t get from anything else. That’s why I’ve been a Lion for 35 years.”

Gautam Shrestha

Nepal

“I’m a Lion because of the feeling I get from knowing I have helped in some way. When I see what can be achieved by Lions, I’m filled with pride.”

Melissa Murphy

England

BENEFITS OF BEING A LION

Make a Difference

Our Lions Club is filled with people like you, who have chosen to take action and serve others 

Make a Difference

Our Lions Club is filled with people like you, who have chosen to take action and serve others 

Serve with Pride

As a Lion, you will give your time, share your talents, help your community, and know that you have changed lives

Build Your Network

Develop relationships with community leaders, local lions, and lions around the world

Gain Credibility

As a Lion, you will gain the respect that comes with being part of a Global organization known for serving our world for over 100 years.

Develop New Friendships

Gain a sense of belonging within your club and a connection with over 1.4 million Lions around the world

Become a Leader

Honeyour leadership skills within your club, and take advantage of leadership opportunities at the club, district, and even international level.

Receive Global Support

Every Lion and every club is supported by a global network of volunteers, the Lions Clubs which support the needs of communities both locally and globally

We’re on a mission.

Our mission is to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities, and support those in need through service projects and fundraising efforts and events. Together we can make things better!

OUR CAUSES

Childhood Cancer

Globally, it is estimated that 400,000+ new cases of cancer affect children each year; however, this number may be vastly underestimated due to large numbers of undiagnosed cases.  

Diabetes

In 2021, 529 million people worldwide were living with diabetes, which is 6.1% of the global populationThis number is projected to increase to 643 million by 2030 and 783 million by 2045. 96% of all diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure.

Vision

There are 1.1 billion people around the world living with the consequences of sight loss, mostly because they do not have access to eye care services and assistive products. Most people affected by sight loss live in low- and middle-income settings with sight loss due to avoidable causes.

Hunger

The world hunger crisis is affecting 828 million people every day, and 29.6% of the global population, or 2.3 billion people, don't have adequate access to food. It's estimated that over 40% of the 828 million people who go hungry every day are facing acute levels of hunger. The UN estimates that 25,000 people, including more than 10,000 children, die from hunger and related causes each day

Environment

Damaged ecosystems exacerbate climate change, undermine food security and put people and communities at risk. Around 3.2 billion people, or 40 percent of the global population, are adversely affected by land degradation. Up to $577 billion in annual global crop production is at risk from pollinator loss.

We’re looking for people like you.
Our members come from all walks of life and share a common goal of improving the health, wellbeing, and strength of our communities while supporting those in need through service projects and fundraising efforts and events.

Lion Member experience

Helping people doesn’t just do good—it feels good. And serving alongside others who want to make a difference in the world feels even better. That’s just where the benefits of being a Lion begin.

Do What you Can When You Can.

Members are not required to participate in every meeting, event, or fundraiser. Do what you can and all that fit your interests and lifestyle.

Where we serve

815 Lions of Northern Illinois serve locally and contribute globally to efforts in our five major focus areas as well as emergency situations.

How we serve

815 Lions of Northern Illinois have multiple opportunities to serve in various ways. We create our projects together and choose at a club level how best to serve the causes our members are passionate about.

The World Needs You!

Lions are needed like never before. To make sure we’re always there and ready to meet the growing needs in our communities, we invite you to join us in both social and work events as we come together for friendship and fun while we get the work done.

We Serve!