About / Our Purpose
We Serve.
The Emmitsburg Lions Club is a local service club in Emmitsburg, Maryland — part of Lions District 22-W — made up of neighbors who show up where there's a need.
Our purpose
“Where there's a need, there's a Lion.” Lions focus on five global causes: vision, diabetes, hunger, environment, and childhood cancer. In Emmitsburg that means practical help close to home:
- Eye exams and glasses for about 35–40 local residents a year who need them.
- Vision screening for preschool and school-age children, working with area clubs.
- Eyeglasses collection and recycling — your old glasses go back to work.
- Diabetes training and screening. Our president, Dianne Walbrecker, served as District 22-W Diabetes Awareness co-chair.
- Support for the local food bank, the Lions Vision Research Foundation / Wilmer Eye Institute, and Leader Dogs.
Led by neighbors
President: Dianne Walbrecker — 301-676-1561. Mail: P.O. Box 1182, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-1182. Club phone: 301-447-2939.