Seekonk Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years

The Seekonk Lions Club, chartered in June 1958, recently celebrated its 65-year anniversary. In accordance with our international charter, we carry out the mission of eradicating blindness; also investing in hearing loss and diabetes prevention. The Seekonk Lions Club is the oldest philanthropic organization in Seekonk. In addition to our core mission, we invest substantially in our local community. A small sample of what we have and continue to provide is:

We are one of the largest supporters of education in the Town. Our scholarship program supporting Seekonk Schools is one of the longest and largest, which through our Charitable Trust professionally invests and manages our scholarship funds; also includes the G.E.N. Fund, and the Dr. Kevin Hurley Middle School Scholarships. We have previously donated land in East Providence, RI., which abuts the High School for the G.E.N. Outdoor Classroom; $10,000 for the lights on the football field, four eye testing equipment machines; we have also provided eye care for students who need glasses. We recently provided tuition for 11 Hurley Middle School students to participate with and be part of the 2023, East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble. This tuition made available from the David A. Pitassi Memorial Music Fund; a fund created to assist aspiring musicians.

Previously, we purchased a Rescue Boat for the Fire Dept; donated $12,000 for the Veterans Memorial, $10,000 for the kitchen at the Senior Center. The Seekonk Lions club continue to provide eye testing and eyeglasses, hearing assistance through testing and with hearing aids for our seniors. Sponsorship of youth sports and organizations has been ongoing for many years. The club hosts the Doug Alan Fishing Tournament, a great family event, annually. We have provided financial assistance in others states to assist with weather events, ie Hurricanes and Tornado’s. The club recently established a Pancreatic Cancer fund; a golf tournament on May 19, 2023, raised over $10,000 to help fight this awful disease.

Our funding includes some donations, but mostly fund-raises which includes, but not limited to, our world-famous clam boils, golf tournament, and Taste of the Town. Through the efforts of our members, we have been able to accomplish many great initiatives for Seekonk. We could not enjoy this success without the support of everyone, residents and businesses. For this support, The Seekonk Lions offer a giant Thank- you! The club is excited about our future and hope to be a continuing as a valued partner and resource.

We enjoy being part of the Town of Seekonk, and the great community it is! Please contact us through our website, www.seekonklions.org  or @ PO. Box 326 Seekonk, MA. O2771, for information and contact information. Thank-you again, wishing everyone great health and happiness, by its members, past & present.

Thank You

Seekonk Lions Club, Seekonk Lions Club Charitable Trust, INC.