Origins of the Goshen Lions Club (Goshen, NY)
While Lions Clubs International was founded globally in 1917, local Lions clubs are chartered by community members who want to bring service, vision support, and humanitarian work to their town. In Goshen, NY:
The club was re-established in 2003, indicating there was likely an earlier Lions presence that became inactive and was later revived by new leadership and volunteers.
The Goshen Lions Club Foundation, the charitable arm, was formally recognized in 2011, further strengthening the club’s structure and community impact.
The foundation’s mission emphasizes vision and hearing assistance, childhood cancer support, hunger relief, youth engagement, and humanitarian aid, aligning with Lions Clubs International’s global causes.
Together, these milestones show how the Goshen Lions Club grew from a local effort to rebuild service in the community into a fully recognized, active Lions organization with both local and global impact.
Our Mission
The Goshen NY Lions Club proudly advances the mission of Lions Clubs International: to empower volunteers to improve health and well‑being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through compassionate humanitarian service and impactful grants.
We serve locally with a global mindset—supporting initiatives that promote vision health, youth development, hunger relief, environmental stewardship, and disaster response.
Our Core Values
Compassion We meet people where they are and respond with empathy and care.
Inclusivity We welcome all who wish to serve and ensure every voice has value.
Integrity We uphold honesty, accountability, and trust in everything we do.
Commitment We dedicate our time, talents, and resources to make a meaningful difference.
