WHAT LIONS DO

WE SERVE

The Freedom District Lions Club has been serving Sykesville & Eldersburg since 1947. Our members volunteer their time and raise funds for local projects in vision and health, diabetes, youth, the environment, fellowship and hunger – and the money we raise from the public goes back into our community.

We are proud to be part of Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world, with almost 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries.

VISION/HEALTH

DIABETES

YOUTH

ENVIRONMENT

FELLOWSHIP

HUNGER

VISION / HEALTH

PRE-SCHOOL VISION SCREENING

Vision screenings for local children ages 6 months to 6 years.

USED EYE GLASSES / HEARING AIDS

Drop-off boxes recycle used glasses and hearing aids for those in need.

HOSPITAL & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Wheelchairs, walkers, beds and more, loaned free of charge.

OPERATION JOY

Bringing music and joy to memory care residents.

PEDIATRIC CANCER

Toys and games for children at Sinai Hospital’s cancer clinic.

DIABETES

DIABETES AWARENESS

Sending local children with diabetes to Camp Merrick.

WALKING CLUB

Lions walk together every Thursday at 9:00 AM around the Sykesville area.

YOUTH

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

FDLC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for outstanding seniors at Century and Liberty High.

FREEDOM LIONS ACADEMIC GRANT

$1,000 grants to local public schools on a rotating basis.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Honoring students with the most volunteer service hours.

YOUTH OUTREACH

Mentoring Leos and supporting youth service projects.

LEO CLUBS AT HIGH SCHOOLS

Student service clubs at Century and Liberty High Schools.

JR. CSI PROGRAMS

A crime scene camp for middle schoolers with Sykesville Police.

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

Tree plantings, park benches and trail cleanups.

ROAD CLEANUP

Picking up litter along Route 32 at least four times a year.

FELLOWSHIP

VETERANS APPRECIATION NIGHT

An annual April dinner honoring local veterans.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

A free community night with police and first responders.

HUNGER

FEED THE HUNGRY

Lions and Leos pack 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger.

WANT TO HELP?

There’s a place for you in the Freedom District Lions Club.

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