Years of Service to People with Failing Vision
AARP Honors Lion Michael Petty with statewide award
Olympia Host Lion Michael Petty was honored by AARP Washington recently for his many years of community service in the area of vision. Dr. Marguerite Ro, AARP Director for Washington State, traveled from Seattle to present Michael with his award at the Lions Low Vision Resource Center. See full story and video on our Low Vision Resource Center page.
Volunteer with the Lions
See What You Can Do As A Lion
Olympia Lions are involved in dozens of community projects to help our local area. Lots of volunteer opportunities here. Choose one - or several -- and start feeling the joy of helping others. Families welcome!
Olympia Host Lions Welcome Your Participation
Help People See and Hear Better
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller
Ever since Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be her “knights of the blind,” Lions around the world have focused much of their efforts on preserving and protecting eyesight and assisting people with visual impairments.
Olympia Host Lions Club is no exception – we have many wonderful vision projects to serve the people of Thurston County and beyond.
- Low Vision Resource Center
- Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
- Vision care for those in need
- Vision screening for Olympia area students.
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
When things get rough for our neighbors, the Lions get to work with projects to feed hungry people.
From collecting paper bags for use at the Food Bank to delivering thousands of pounds of food each month to communities in need - Lions are helping to keep Thurston County residents from going hungry.
Do Something Good for the Environment
Make Sure Your Neighbors Have Enough to Eat
Do Something Good for the Environment
Concerned about our environment? So are the Lions. That's why Lions Clubs International has made our environment one of the 5 International focus areas.
Olympia Host Lions environmental projects include:
- Earth Day cleanup activities with schools at local parks
- Plastics recycling to help keep plastic film out of Puget Sound.
- Lions Sensory Garden at the Port of Olympia
- clean up our downtown area with Downtown Alliance
We are proud to have helped with the creation of Lions Park on Olympia's east side.
Fight Diabetes at Camp Leo
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Do Something Good for the Environment
Being a child with diabetes is hard. Help us support Camp Leo Summer Camp for Children for with Diabetes.
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
From gas coupons to helping out with rent, Lions are ready to help families of children with cancer through Mary Bridge Hospital.
And once a year Lions collect teddy bears and other stuffed animals for the children - it's a feel good project.
Support our teachers and students
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Lend a hand to local families of children with cancer
Olympia Host Lions have a long history of supporting local teachers and students.
About Us
89 Years of service- and counting
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Olympia Host Lions Club has been serving Olympia since 1935.
With about 80 members from across Thurston County, we look for needs we can meet throughout the city of Olympia and beyond.
Our Olympia Lions Steamboat Peninsula Branch also focuses attention specifically on the needs of the Steamboat Peninsula.
We enjoy hands on service as wel
Olympia Host Lions Club has been serving Olympia since 1935.
With about 80 members from across Thurston County, we look for needs we can meet throughout the city of Olympia and beyond.
Our Olympia Lions Steamboat Peninsula Branch also focuses attention specifically on the needs of the Steamboat Peninsula.
We enjoy hands on service as well as raising funds for the community organizations we support.
Both men and women 18 years and older can be Lions – and we welcome your participation. Talk to a Lion about volunteer opportunities for you and your family - or learn more here about how to serve with the Lions in Olympia.
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Around the world and around the clock, the sun never sets on the work of the Lions.
Olympia Lions in the Olympia Host Lions Club are part of Lions Clubs International, the world's largest and most active service organization. With clubs in more than 200 countries, Lions are proud to have one of the most internationally recognized logos
Around the world and around the clock, the sun never sets on the work of the Lions.
Olympia Lions in the Olympia Host Lions Club are part of Lions Clubs International, the world's largest and most active service organization. With clubs in more than 200 countries, Lions are proud to have one of the most internationally recognized logos in the world.
Learn more about what Lions do worldwide at www.LionsClubs.org
Discover how Lions are addressing natural disasters around the world - visit https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/discover-our-foundation/mission
Join in the Fun with Olympia Host Lions!
Part of the World's Largest Service Organization
Join in the Fun with Olympia Host Lions!
Want to meet new friends? Join us for a meeting or at one of our service projects.
We are Hands On
Service projects can always use a few more hands. Explore our service areas below - or give us a call to learn what projects are coming up - and how you can help.
Our Meetings are Interesting!
Meeting attendance is never a requirement for Lion
Want to meet new friends? Join us for a meeting or at one of our service projects.
We are Hands On
Service projects can always use a few more hands. Explore our service areas below - or give us a call to learn what projects are coming up - and how you can help.
Our Meetings are Interesting!
Meeting attendance is never a requirement for Lions, but we do have fun together. Most meetings feature a speaker to share something about our area or the people we serve.
Olympia Host Lions meet each Tuesday at noon at the First Baptist Church in Downtown Olympia.
Steamboat Branch Lions meet 1st Monday of each month at Griffin Fire Hall #1 on Steamboat Island Road.
Have a great idea for a Lions service project? Give us a call!
Learn more about the Lions
The more you know, the better we look!
100% of all monies raised by Olympia Host Lions is returned to our communities
The Lions Clubs International Foundation regularly receives a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator - based in part for our excellent handling of funds raised.
Lions International also was named the #1 non-governmental organization (NGO) in the world for its careful handling of donated funds.
At the club level too, all funds raised from the public are used for service to the community - EVERY PENNY! All officers at the club level are volunteers - no paid staff. Expenses for club administration - room rent, parties, awards, etc. - are paid by Lions themselves. When you donate here, your donation is tax deductible and 100% of your donation is returned to the community through Lions service projects.
Did you know . . . ?
When you join one Lions Club you also become a member of Lions Clubs International - with clubs all over the world. That means you have "family" wherever you travel - across the U.S. or around the world.
Our members have visited and worked with clubs in Florida, Arizona, Minnesota, Oregon, Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica and beyond. As a Lion, you will find yourself welcome wherever you go - find out how being a Lion can open doors for you.
Make a donation here
Lions are at work around the world - You can help
Your contribution to the Lions Clubs International Foundation helps to fund disaster relief and other humanitarian projects. Donate online here.
Serving Olympia and Beyond
Proudly Supporting Local and International Lions Projects
Olympia Area Lions Clubs
We Work With Other Area Lions Clubs
Olympia Host Lions is the granddaddy of the Lions clubs in the Olympia area – and we are proud of the many other Lions Clubs we have helped to form over the years. Here are some of the other Lions Clubs we have “hosted”.
- Olympia West Lions Club
- Tumwater Lions Club
- Lacey Sunrise Lions Club
- Lacey Midday Lions Club
- Steamboat Peninsula Lions Branch
Learn about Our Lions Multiple District - Washington, Idaho and British Columbia
See what's going on in Our Lions District
Find a place to donate used eyeglasses at the Northwest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
Welcome
Olympia Host Lions meet Tuesdays at noon at the First Baptist Church downtown Olympia. Plenty of Parking at 9th and Franklin.
Call for info at 360 790-8667.
Steamboat Branch Lions meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Griffin Fire Hall #1 on the Steamboat Island Road.
The Lions Low Vision Resource Center has moved! You can find us now at 2600 Martin Way East.