Northeast Minneapolis Lions
Since 1940, we’ve been all about showing up for our community, Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village are our pride and joy. From rolling up our sleeves to volunteer, to throwing epic fundraisers that fuel local impact, the Northeast Lions are here to make good things happen. We are looking to grow our membership, so we have more hands to serve the community. Join us today!
Proud to be a part of the Lions Club International -The World’s Largest Service Club Organization.
Lions Clubs – Ready to Help, Worldwide
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That’s because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy. With 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, the Lions Club is the world’s largest service club organization. We’re also one of the most effective. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends – with children who need eyeglasses, with seniors who don’t have enough to eat and with people we may never meet.
The Northeast Lions Club is proud to celebrate our 85th year as a Lions Club in Minnesota, chartered in May, 1940. As part of the Lions Club International, we serve in over 200 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disasters, in schools and in eyeglass recycling centers. Lions are at work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. Because we are local, we can serve the unique needs of Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village.
We want everyone to see a better tomorrow!
That is why we support sight programs and services including vision screenings, eye banks and eyeglass recycling.
We believe everyone deserves a healthy life!
From providing health programs that focus on hearing loss to supporting efforts to control and prevent diabetes, we’re working to improve the health of children and adults around the world.
We empower the next generation.
We invest in the future by reaching out to young people in Leo Clubs.
We serve Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony Village
We perform hands-on service projects to improve our community and protect the environment.
Our Motto:
We Serve
Our Slogan:
Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety
How Lions Club Began
Back in 1917, a 38-year-old Chicago businessman named Melvin Jones had a bold idea: What if business leaders used their talents not just for business, but to make their communities—and the world—better? His local club said, “Yes, let’s do it!” and that simple shift changed everything.
Melvin connected with other like-minded groups across the country, and on June 7, 1917, they came together in Chicago to make it official. By October, they were holding their very first national convention in Dallas, and the name “Association of Lions Clubs” was born.
Just three years later, Lions had gone international—and we haven’t stopped growing since. Over a century later, Lions are still known worldwide for integrity, impact, and a fierce dedication to service. Our mission is clear, our vision is steady, and our history is something we’re proud to ROAR about.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at an upcoming meeting and check out the great opportunities to serve our community, make new friends, and expand your business contacts. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday monthly at 6:30 pm. To learn of the location of our next meeting please email us at info@NELions.org or text 612.408.0242 Heidi.
2026 POT O’ GOLD GALA
Wednesday, March 18th 6pm Jax Cafe Flyer Coming Soon
2026 NE LIONS CHARITY BOWLING TOURNEY
More Hands = More Service Contest
Open to all NE Lions Club Members now through December 31st, 2025. Bring 5 Guests/Recruit 1.
We know new Lions bring more hands to help us serve and support our community, new leaders, and new friends.
Winners Receive a $50.00 Gift Card! Special Congratulations to our 2023 Winners, Sherrie Buda and Bernie Kunza!
2024 Winner Deb Kettles and Heidi Zaworski!
We are a better Club because of all of our great members
