Lions Club

Driven by service, united by values, strengthened by diversity

The Canton Lions Club is a member of Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International takes pride in the service we bring to the world, the values we bring to our service, and how our diversity makes us stronger, smarter, and more compassionate.

We believe that diversity is our strength, and it starts with fostering understanding, appreciating our differences, and valuing our unique talents and experiences. We know we can better serve the world when we embrace everyone, because together we are more.

Our core values guide our mission, unite our members, and elevate our service. They are the standard we set for ourselves and the promise we extend to the world.

Organizational statement 

We Serve. We have more volunteers in more places than any other service organization in the world. We are friends, neighbors and leaders ready to help our communities grow and thrive

Core Messages

• We serve where we live. We are ready whenever and however our communities need us. 

• We are global. We are the largest service club organization on earth. We bring unprecedented reach and compassion to our service. 

• We give 100 percent. Every dollar raised locally goes back into the community. We also help out our global neighbors through the generous support of Lions Clubs International Foundation. 

• We do it ourselves. We do whatever is necessary to help our local communities and our global community. Whether that means raising money or rolling up our sleeves, we do whatever it takes and we do it all on our time. 

• We have served humanity for more than a century. Lions Clubs International is one of the greatest stories on earth. For over 100 years, Lions have been changing lives and making the world a better place for all. Local communities depend on their clubs because we are trusted friends and neighbors who have a history of putting others first, and the Lions International name and legacy inspires trust. 

• We are in good company. We have fun in our clubs. We treat new members like old friends, and we know that there’s a special bond that unites Lions around the world. 

• We’re open. We are generous men and women who want to help. And we’re always looking for more caring people who want to make a difference with us. 

• We are taking on global challenges together. Lions are serving locally to meet needs in their communities, and we are uniting globally around some of the largest challenges facing humanity: diabetes, environment, hunger, vision, and childhood cancer. And we’re building on our tradition of supporting youth by developing new ways to engage them as partners and leaders in service.