ABOUT US

Chartered in 1962, the Bowie Lions Club is one of the more than 46,000 Lions Clubs worldwide, with 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. The Lions Clubs are the largest service club in the world, living out our motto, “We Serve.”

Physical Support: Bowie Lions conduct vision and hearing screenings and provide assistance for eye exams, glasses and hearing aids. We support service dog training and loan medical equipment to members of our community in need. Lions also focus on hunger relief by sponsoring a shelf at the Bowie Interfaith Pantry, and maintaining a Free Little Pantry on our property.

Environmental Support: The Bowie Lions make and sell low cost rain barrels, a program that earned recognition in 2012 from Lions International as the best Long-Term Environment Award. We are also collaborate with the city to host the annual Bowie Green Expo. We sponsor a road clean-up through the city’s Adopt-a-Road program, and participate with our Leo Club in the city-wide annual stream clean.

Youth Support: The Bowie Lions inducted their first Leo Club at Tasker Middle School in 2021, encouraging students to give service to their community and environment. Lions also provide assistance for school supplies and uniforms through the county’s Community Crisis Services, Inc. We also host the Lions district-wide Youth Band, offering scholarships to participants.