2018-19 Officers:

President: Irene Haws

First VP:  Bob Payne

Second VP: Pam Luthi

Secretary: Spencer Smith

Treasurer: Steve Page


Board of Directors

Membership Director, Jeri Greeve

Directors, Will Beaton and Van Chang

Tail Twister, Barbara Smith

Lion Tamer, Van Chang



Service Projects for the Environment

Service to Youth

Service to the Visually Impaired


Eyeglass Procurement

For those who qualify*, basic eyeglasses are provide when a current prescription is provided.

*Financial qualifications must be met.

You Can Make a Difference in our Community.

We Serve to make Topeka

a Better Community

Eyeglass Collections

Lions collect used eyeglasses to recycle in 3rd world countries. Drop-off site at area optometrists.  

Click here for a list of locations.

Personal Care Bags 

We provide personal care item bags to give to the rescue mission and the YWCA, items most needed:

trial size toothbrush and toothpaste
journal or adult coloring book
ankle socks
trial size shampoo and conditioner
trial size deodorant
trial size wet wipes
trial size sanitary pads

                   Contact us to donate


Spot Vision Screening

Free Vision Screening for day care age children ages 3-6 years old. The optimal time to catch vision problems so treatment can prevent sight disability. A critical time for vision screening. To schedule a visit send a note to Contact Us

Topeka Lions Club

c/o P.O. Box 2804

Topeka, KS 66601

Youth Honors

Annually in April Topeka Lions honors two students from each of area high schools at the annual Honor Students recognition luncheon.

Trail Clean Up

2nd Saturdays, 7:30 am, 23rd and Burlingame Road, Topeka KS.


Plus, Downtown Topeka Festivals


Join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday at Noon - 1 pm

Annie's Place in Gage Center, Topeka KS

Women and Men Making a Difference!

Journey for Sight

Annual 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run raises money for the purchase of eyeglasses and other sight related services by the Topeka Lions Foundation, a not-for-profit organization - contributions are always welcome. Payable to the Topeka Lions Foundation. Contact us for information.


Interested in naming the Topeka Lions Foundation in your will? Contact Us.

Can't meet at noon?


If a NOON MEETING doesn't work for you, we also have the Twilight Lions Branch Club

- See Twilight Lions Page for details and link for programs/events.