About Us

McKeesport Lions have served the community for over 84 years. The McKeesport Lions Club was the third Lions Club to be organized on February 27, 1922 in District 14-B.  McKeesport received its charter from H. L. Beach of the Pittsburgh Host Lions Club, who was the ranking Lion in the State at that time.

The first President of the McKeesport Club was H. J. Lohman; the first Secretary was J. P. Weimer; and the first Treasurer was James J. Jenkins.  Lion H. Turner Frost served as District Governor during the year 1955-1956, and represented the Club on the State Council.

The Lions continue to support Beacon Lodge, the Lions Diabetes Center at UPMC McKeesport; and most recently, became one of three Sight First II Campaign model clubs in the state of Pennsylvania.

The McKeesport Lions Club also sponsors a number of eyeglasses and examinations for those in need through its affiliation with Lens Crafter.