Established in 1993, the Sacramento Maharlika Lions Club currently has more than 50 men and women members who volunteer their time to perform a variety of community and humanitarian service activities.

Lions Clubs International (LCI)  is the world’s largest service club organization with 1.3 million members in more than 200 countries.  LCI is a network of Individual club united in helping each other. Worldwide, Lions Clubs are recognized for their service to the community and the visually impaired.     

Maharlika Lions has a strong commitment to young people.  We present youth scholarships through local organizations like the Outstanding Filipino Youth Awards. We sponsor Student Speakers and Peace Poster contests, and International youth exchange programs. 

We make monetary contributions for cancer research, diabetes awareness, battered women shelters like My Sister's House and the Habitat for Humanity.  We provide eyeglasses for the needy and free professional glaucoma screenings, We volunteer thousands of hours to community involvement such as serving hot lunches at the Loaves and Fishes; gathering blankets and jackets for the homeless; participating in the state’s creek's clean up program and more. 

Lions club members enable clubs to meet diverse local and international needs. Individually and together with their clubs, Lions take on projects as  varied as cleaning up the neighborhood park while they also combat international issues, develop relationships and fulfill their potential.

Outside the Sacramento area, Maharlika Lions supports farm workers that live in the poorest areas of Yolo, Fresno and Salinas.  Overseas, we hold surgical, medical and dental missions to help those without access to healthcare.

CLUB OBJECTIVES

TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. 

TO ENCOURAGE service-minded men and women to serve their community without personal financial reward. 

TO UNITE the club members in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
 

 Club Awards Received 

Top Club in
District 4C5

1994-1995 / 1995-1996
1996-1997 / 1998-1999
 2008-2009

2003 International Academy Award
First among all lions clubs in the world for its Surgical Mission to the Philippines

 2004 Volunteer of the Year Award
From California Department of Transportation for the cleanest area in their Adopt-A-Highway program
 

Our Motto
"We Serve"

CLUB PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES

Community Fundraiser

• Elk Grove Harvest Festival
• Crab & Shrimp Feed
• Christmas Caroling
• Casino Night

Service Projects

• Loaves & Fishes
• My Sister's House Fun Run
• My Sister's House  Heroes of Hope
• Senior Smiles
• Health Screening
• Senior Facilities Caroling
• Creek Week
• PNDA SinagTala
• Outstanding Filipino Youth Award

District Service Activities

• Youth Exchange
• Chaplain Services
• Long Range Planning

District Service Projects

• International Food Fair
• LEF Soup & Salad
• LPCCI

MD4 Activities

• MD4 Convention
• Student Speaker Contest
• Flag Day
• Youth Exchange

International Activities

• Medical & Surgical Missions
• Dental & Vision Missions
• Peace Poster Contest
• Sight First Golf Tournament
• Club Twinning