ABOUT THE NAPERVILLE NOON LIONS
Serving Naperville Since 1948
The Naperville Noon Lions are neighbors and friends who come together to serve our community. Since 1948, our members have helped provide vision and hearing care to people in need while supporting local schools, charitable organizations and community programs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve the Naperville community by helping people access essential vision and hearing care, supporting local students and schools, and contributing to organizations that improve the lives of our neighbors.
Vision & Hearing
Helping people who cannot afford the vision and hearing care they need.
Youth and Schools
Supporting students and programs in Naperville Community Unit School Districts 203 and 204.
Community Service
Volunteering at community events and supporting local organizations that serve people in need.
Our History
Serving Naperville Since 1948
The Naperville Noon Lions Club has been serving the Naperville community since 1948. For more than 75 years, generations of Lions have volunteered their time to help neighbors in need and strengthen our community.
Vision and hearing have always been central to the Lions’ mission. Over the years, the club has helped provide vision and hearing care, collected used eyeglasses, supported local students and schools, and contributed to organizations serving the Naperville area.
The club has also created community traditions that help fund this work. The Naperville Turkey Trot has grown into a Thanksgiving tradition attracting thousands of participants, while fundraisers and service projects throughout the year allow the Lions to continue giving back to the community.
1948
Naperville Noon Lions Chartered
The club begins serving the Naperville community.
1998
First Turkey Trot
The first Thanksgiving Turkey Trot attracted 326 finishers
2005
Foundation Receives 501(c)(3) Status
2014
Community Partnership Recognition
Naperville Noon Lions and Naperville Park District receive the Illionis Association of Part Districts Partnership Award
2024
A Naperville Tradition
The Turkey Trot had about 7,500 registered participants, a remarkable increase from that first race.
Today
Thousands Helped
350+ Naperville residents receive vision and hearing care annually
Local Service. Global Reach.
The Naperville Noon Lions Club is part of Lions International, a worldwide service organization with approximately 1.4 million members and 50,000 clubs serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographic areas. Lions International is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, and Lions itself was founded in Chicago in 1917.
While each Lions club determines how best to serve its own community, Lions around the world share a common commitment to improving health and well-being, strengthening communities and supporting people in need. As Naperville Lions, we combine that global mission with a distinctly local focus — helping our neighbors right here in Naperville.
Meet the Naperville Noon Lions
Our members come from throughout the Naperville area and share a commitment to service, fellowship, and making a difference in our community.
Interested in Joining Us ?
Come to a Meeting
The Naperville Noon Lions Club meets the first four Tuesdays of each month, at noon, at Pomegranate Restaurant and Cafe, Aurora, IL. All are welcome.