Welcome to the Portage la Prairie Lions Club!
For over 86 years, the Portage la Prairie Lions Club has been a proud part of our community, dedicated to making it a better, kinder, and more vibrant place to live. Chartered in October 1938, our club has a rich history of service, and we are committed to ensuring its legacy continues to grow and thrive.
Though we are a small but mighty group of 8 members, our passion for helping others knows no bounds. From collecting eyeglasses to support vision missions worldwide to participating in community cleanups, food drives, and assisting at local blood donor clinics, we aim to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.
We’re always looking for new members to join us in our efforts and fresh ideas to further support our community. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to Portage la Prairie, we invite you to connect with us and help shape the future of our club and community. Together, we can make a difference!
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Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief - to serve their community.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, 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.
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. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.
Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.
Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.
Lions help during disasters. 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.
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.
For more about Lions Clubs, go to www.lionsclubs.org
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
