American Falls Lions Club
We're Serving Our Community in American Falls through service, leadership, and giving.
About American Falls Lions
Who We Are
The American Falls Lions Club is a local service organization dedicated to improving our community through meaningful service, strong leadership, and a shared commitment to helping others. Our Club was chartered in 1952, through Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service organization. Our members believe that when caring people join together, they can make a lasting difference.
Locally, we focus our efforts on meeting community needs through hands-on service projects, youth support, and fundraising activities that strengthen American Falls. Whether supporting students, improving public spaces, or responding to local needs, Lions are driven by a simple mission: To serve our community with integrity, generosity, and purpose.
Recent Community Initiatives
Power County Youth Center Support
The American Falls Lions Club has committed $10,000 to support the Power County Youth Center, which will be distributed over the next four years. The first installment of $2,500 was donated in 2025, marking the start of our ongoing community service efforts to enhance this essential resource for local youth.
Community Meals & Partnerships
The Lions Club in American Falls has partnered with The Daily Bread program and St. John's Lutheran Church to host community meals, fostering fellowship and addressing local needs. We also collaborate with other local churches, businesses, and humanitarian organizations to provide a Fourth of July breakfast for the community, strengthening bonds and celebrating together through our community service efforts.
Support for Seniors & Other Community Organizations
Beyond our youth initiatives, the Lions Club in American Falls remains dedicated to supporting senior citizens and community service organizations. This includes a $1,000 donation to the Power County Senior Center to help maintain their food service program, as well as ongoing contributions to groups serving both young people and the elderly in our community.
Youth Scholarships
This past year, the American Falls Lions Club proudly awarded $1,000 scholarships to four graduating seniors, two young men and two young women, to help support their educational goals. The increased number of scholarships, made possible by the success of our annual Golf Tournament, demonstrates our growing commitment to community service and youth development.
Ongoing Community initiatives
Fundraisers
Our fundraisers enable our community service initiatives in American Falls, including the annual 4th of July Fireworks Stand, the annual Calendar Sale, and the Lions Club Golf Tournament held on the third Saturday of May.
Vision & Hearing Assistance
Each year, the Lions Club hosts sight, hearing, and health screenings for individuals from our local communities, including American Falls, at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Throughout the year, we also collect eyeglasses which are donated to Lions Envision Sight for individuals with vision impairments. Referrals for the Vision Clinic and Hearing Aid assistance are accepted through Envision's Idaho Lions Vision Clinic based on eligibility. Supporting vision & hearing health through our community service initiatives is an important goal that we strive to meet.
Give the Gift of Sight and Hearing
Support the American Falls Lions Club by donating your unused prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses, eyeglass frames and/or lens, along with hearing aids (working or not). Your generous donation provides the gift of sight or hearing to those in need both locally and worldwide.
Items can be dropped off at American Falls Eye Center, American Falls Golf Course, Ken's Food Town, Pocatello Free Clinic at the American Falls School District Office, or Dr. Williams Office in the Courthouse (first level).
You can also help us expand this important community program by including your business as one of our drop-off locations - Contact us to get involved. Your donation can change a life!
Community Beautification & Infrastructure
The Lions Club works closely with the City of American Falls to repair and upgrade shelters in the local parks. As part of our community service efforts, we conduct annual cleanups of the bypass, maintaining the beauty of the natural areas surrounding American Falls. Additionally, we are actively involved in refurbishing the Welcome Sign at the city limits in partnership with others, ensuring a positive first impression for both visitors and residents alike.
Food Security Initiatives
In collaboration with the Willow Bay Food Bank, the Idaho Food Bank, and the American Falls Lions Club, we strive to assist families facing food insecurity. These community service partnerships ensure that essential resources reach those who need them most in our area.
Support for Local High School Senior Projects
Recognizing the importance of empowering our youth, the Lions Club in American Falls actively partners with our local high school to support senior projects through community service. We provide mentorship, guidance, financial support, and practical assistance to help students successfully achieve their desired goals. By collaborating with educators and community leaders, we ensure that each senior has access to the resources and encouragement needed to make their projects impactful and meaningful.
Emergency & Disaster Response
The American Falls Lions Club has pledged its support to the County and Tribal Emergency Manager during natural disasters. Our community service efforts include volunteer support and the mobilization of resources through Lions Clubs International Foundation grants, enhancing local resilience in emergencies.
How To Contact Us
For community service inquiries or to connect with the American Falls Lions Club, please click on the Contact Form link below or your can email us at AFallsLions@gmail.com.