On November 15, 1926, 28 local leaders gathered with a simple but powerful belief: when neighbors come together in service, communities thrive.

From that meeting, the The Dalles Lions Club was born — chartered by Lions Clubs International and rooted in a promise that still guides us today:

We Serve.

For 100 years, Lions in The Dalles have built parks, funded pools, screened children’s vision, supported families in crisis, mentored youth, rung bells in the cold, and yes — shared more than a few laughs along the way.

This is not just a history of projects.
It is the story of people who chose to step forward.