Palmerston North Middle Districts Lions Club · 202D
We're a 50-plus member club of local volunteers raising funds, running community projects and supporting people in need across the Manawatū.
About the club
Palmerston North Middle Districts Lions Club (202D) has been proudly serving the community needs in the Manawatū for over 50 years.
We are a 50-plus member club having a real impact on the local community – raising funds through projects like Lions Mini Golf, Market Day and Christmas Cakes, then giving it back through community grants and hands-on service.
An ongoing project began in 1991 when our President and Past President were invited to meet our Member of Parliament, Steve Maharey, and then Mayor Paul Rieger. They were told the city's Methodist and Salvation Army food banks needed help – and Lions have been helping ever since.
The Lions Clubs International motto is We Serve – selfless service to others in need in our local community. We work tirelessly raising funds to assist others less fortunate, and you'll also find us on small building or gardening projects that owners are unable to complete.
Our causes
Whenever Lions club members get together, problems get smaller and communities get better. We help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
Bringing hope to children and families affected by cancer through tangible service and support.
Diabetes is a global epidemic. We see its effects in our communities and are doing something about it together.
Our environment is more than a background – it's our home, and we're committed to caring for it.
True community improvement depends on the thriving of its members, so we work to ease hunger locally.
Since Helen Keller inspired us in 1925, we've served and advocated for the blind and visually impaired.
Young people are a dynamic force for good – we serve youth as beneficiaries, partners and service leaders.
Giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants, locally and globally.
Whenever disaster strikes, Lions are often among the first to offer aid, backed by Lions Clubs International Foundation.
Giving back
$950
After the Christmas rush left foodbank shelves with only enough for eight parcels, we helped the City Mission restock its emergency food supplies.
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Raised through the Lions Mini Golf Business House Competition entry fees and community support, and presented to Pip from Little Stars.
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Funding 30 specialised backpacks and custom badges featuring the brigade's crest, helping volunteers stay prepared.
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Words of endorsement
“Service clubs like the Middle Districts Lions Club are part of the social glue and community fabric of Palmerston North. We thank them for their fundraising and volunteer efforts in multiple city projects like the Esplanade Lions Mini Golf. Middle Districts Lions Club add huge value to our city.”
Get involved
Saturday of Labour Day weekend every October.
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Join us
Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. Join the 1.4 million members of our volunteer organisation in over 200 countries and geographic areas. We're different in many ways, but share a core belief – community is what we make it.
Tell us a little about yourself and the club secretary will be in touch.