Lions Club Hope for Humanity (Montréal) – 2025 Overview
Lions Club Hope for Humanity (Club Lions Espoir pour l’humanité) is a Montreal-based chapter of Lions Clubs International, officially chartered in 2023.
It operates in the east end of Montréal, focusing on humanitarian service in communities like Saint-Léonard and Rivière-des-Prairies. As a Lions club, it embodies the Lions’ core motto “We Serve” , aiming to improve the lives of those in need through volunteerism, fundraising, and community projects. Below is a comprehensive overview of the club’s mission, activities, leadership, and how the public can get involved.
Geographic Reach and Impact
Montreal Hope for Humanity Lions Club primarily serves the greater East Montréal area.
Centered in the boroughs of Saint-Léonard and Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, the club’s activities have direct impact on these communities. The choice of projects – from supporting RDP elementary schools to hosting events in Saint-Léonard – reflects a focus on local needs. For example, the proceeds of the 2024 fundraiser went to schools in RDP , and the club’s charter gala and meetings are held in eastern Montreal neighborhoods, indicating that the chapter is embedded in that locale.
While its day-to-day service is local, the club is also part of the wider Lions network in Quebec and can contribute to broader initiatives.
The club operates within Lions District U-1, which encompasses Montreal and surrounding areas . Through this district, the Montreal Hope for Humanity Lions coordinate with other area Lions clubs on multi-club projects and share best practices. Moreover, by aligning with Lions Clubs International’s causes, the chapter indirectly touches lives beyond its immediate geography – for instance, by raising funds for global efforts in vision or childhood cancer, or by contributing to Lions Clubs International Foundation’s worldwide humanitarian work. In essence, the club’s geographic impact is rooted in Montreal’s east
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