Who We Are
Mission: To provide support for local and global humanitarian initiatives, including efforts to prevent blindness, support the hearing impaired, alleviate hunger, and address environmental issues.
Marquette Lions Club is a service organization, located in Marquette, Michigan, committed to serving the Marquette community and the greater Upper Peninsula through its volunteer and philanthropic efforts. We support local causes with the following missions including diabetes, vision, hunger, environment, and pediatric cancer. Chartered in 1919, Marquette Lions Club is the oldest club in Michigan. Marquette Lions Club is part of Lions International.
Chartered in 1919, Marquette Lions Club is the oldest club in Michigan. Marquette Lions Club is part of Lions International.
What We Do
The Marquette MI Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, focusing on various community service projects aimed at improving the quality of life for local residents. Some of their key initiatives include:
- Sight and Hearing Support: They are committed to programs that prevent blindness, such as providing eyeglasses to those in need and supporting eye health initiatives.
- Disaster Relief: The club often participates in efforts to provide assistance to communities affected by natural disasters.
- Youth and Community Programs: They organize local events, fundraisers, and offer scholarships to benefit young people in the Marquette area. They also support food drives and other charitable projects.
- Environmental Efforts: The club is involved in environmental clean-ups and sustainability initiatives, helping to maintain the local community’s parks and natural resources
