Railway City Angel Gowns is a compassionate non-profit volunteer group based in Southwestern Ontario. We lovingly transform donated wedding dresses and formal attire into angel gowns, wraps, pockets, and keepsakes for families who are grieving the loss of an infant or young child. $1,000

The Christmas Shoppe aims to spread joy and provide essential gifts to families in need during the holiday season. They focus on making Christmas special for children by offering a free shopping experience where parents can select gifts, books, and other items for their children. $500

The INN is a 24/7 shelter that provides safety, support, and solutions to individuals 16 and over who are experiencing homelessness in St Thomas and Elgin County. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and a chance to live with dignity and hope. $1,000

We’re excited to share that the Port Stanley Lions Club and the Lions Club of Port Stanley Lioness have each donated $2,500 to the Port Stanley Festival Theatre — for a combined total of $5,000! 🌟
This generous contribution will help sustain and grow the theatre’s programming, ensuring that live performances continue to inspire and bring joy to our community.
This donation was made possible through the charitable gaming program at Jackpot Time Gaming Centre in St. Thomas.
👏 A heartfelt thank you to both clubs for their dedication to supporting local arts, and to everyone who participates in charitable gaming — your support makes a real difference for organizations and our community.

$3,000 donation to commemorate Elgin County's veterans with a memorial crosswalk painted are the intersection of George St. and Carlow Rd. in front of Port Stanley's Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410 Last Post Branch #410. Lions Club project chairman Dave Marr is joined by 741 Elgin Royal Canadian Air Cadent Squadron Captain Katheryn White 

https://www.portstanleylegion.ca/

Heartfelt thanks to Port Stanley Lions Club for generously donating $3,000 to the Cupboard

 $2,500 donation and $3,000 towards a new air conditioner.

The Port Stanley Lions Club was proud to make a $1,000.00 Donation to the Wellkin Child and Youth Mental Health Program.
These funds were raised through our partnering with the Lambeth Lions Club in the sale of “Canada Proud” lawn signs.
Thanks to all who purchased and displayed these signs.

$1000 to support the 1 St. Sparta Scouts - Science North Trip 

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$250. 

Our motto is “We Can Still Play!” and it is our sincere hope that as someone who is blind or partially-sighted, you will come out and join us. If you are a sighted individual, get involved as a guide or a score keeper at a tournament in your local area, or just come out and watch us. You will be amazed!

https://blindgolfcanada.ca/

$250 to The City of London, Ontario, offers the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program as its official learn-to-swim program at its aquatic facilities.
This program is designed to teach children essential swimming and lifesaving skills, with structured levels for different age groups, including Parent and Tot (for children 4 months to 3 years), Preschool (for children 3 to 5 years), and Swimmer (for children 5 years and older).
The program incorporates Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education to promote water safety.
While the program is referred to as "Swim for Life" by the City, it aligns with the broader national "Swim to Survive" initiative promoted by the Lifesaving Society Canada, which aims to reduce drowning rates through comprehensive training.

To provide a FREE, family-friendly Festival around which our community can come together to celebrate local artists of all disciplines.  This Festival will promote local (SWO) emerging and established artists by providing a platform for them to share their art and providing them an opportunity to network and make connections within the artist community.

$2,500 donation to the Port Stanley Fire Fighters

On the Elgin trail, new trimmer is amazing; thanks to the Lions club of Port Stanley. Saves hours of work!  And it fits through the new stile!!Trail groomed from north section to 3rd line.

A huge thank you to  the members of Port Stanley Lions Club  for their continued support of #ProjectTinyHope. We were honoured to join the club at their Community BBQ this past weekend where they presented a generous $5,000 donation towards our housing project, now totaling an overall contribution of $9,500 over the last two years. Your support truly makes a difference. 
This donation has been made possible through Jackpot Time Charitable Gaming @stthomasgamingassociation

$5,000 donation to the Port Stanley Community Cupboard

$2,500 for Robotics club of St. Joseph's High School for World Championships trip for Dallas in May 2025

contribute $1,000 to the Lions Home for Deaf People. The Home is a committee of Lions, Lionesses and other interested people in Ontario who believe in Helen Keller's challenge "To become the Knights of the Blind" and to work to improve the lives of people who are blind and or deaf. The gift will qualify Port Stanley Lions for two Helen Keller Awards, which are intended to honor Lions who have distinguished themselves on behalf of sight.

contribute $1,000 to a project led by Port Stanley’s Colleen Burns to erect dori poles with coloured pennant flags at Hofhuis Park to discourage geese nests and pollution of the village’s waterfront.

The Port Stanley Lions and Lioness Clubs are happy to be able, with support from Jackpot Time to be able to donate a total of $5,000.00 to the Port Stanley Festival Theatre for the second year in a row.
Keeping the Theatre an important part of the Community that supports our work in our service Clubs makes this a twofold success.

The Lions Club of Port Stanley Lioness is hosting a free breakfast this morning at the upper level of the arena for those interested. It’s delicious! Thank you so much for putting this on 

Thank you ~ The Port Stanley Lions Club has made a generous donation to the Cupboard. Cupboard volunteer Catherine Dilworth accepts the donation from members (L-R) John Back, Allan Koivu, and Bob Nemett. This gift is in addition to the turkey dinners they funded for our families at Christmas.

Hospice of Elgin is a project that is very important to the Port Stanley Lions, Port Stanley Lioness and Port Stanley Leo’s.  We continue to provide ongoing monetary support for this much needed community facility. Today the Port Stanley Lions, Port Stanley Lioness and Port Stanley Leo’s added $10,000 to our donation.  Hospice of Elgin board member Dr John Hofhuis was present to accept the donation at the building site. 

Tiny homes with a BIG vision $2,500

Port Stanley Fire Fighters Association $2,500

The Port Stanley Lions and Lioness/Lions were happy to be Corporate Sponsors of the Festival Theatre, $5,000

$2500 to St Joes  High School Robotic Team !
They competed at a meet in Texas!

The Hospice of Elgin recently accepted a $125,000 donation courtesy of the cumulative fundraising efforts of the Lions clubs in Port Stanley. Members of the village Lions, Lioness and Leos clubs commemorated the gift at a cheque presentation on Dec. 3 at Port Stanley United Church.

Hospice of Elgin, $8,000

Port Stanley Lions Club supports the Port Stanley Sailing Squadron and today contributed $500 to the PSSS sailing school for local youth.

The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation is embarking on an $8 million Transforming Tomorrow Diagnostic Imaging Campaign in support of a long-awaited MRI for the city.

It received a kick start late last month when the Port Stanley Lions and Lioness Club, presented the hospital with a $16,000 donation towards the MRI-Diagnostic Imaging Campaign.

Executive Member Dave Marr explains that the funds raised for the hospital is courtesy of their annual golf tournament, which made its return for a 13th year.

With the help of Jackpot Times the Port Stanley Lions Club has been able to donate $12,000.00 to the Port Stanley Community Cupboard.
We are proud that we are able to help those having a tough time meeting their daily needs. It really is “Great to be a Lion”

Port Stanley Lions Club President Joe Konecny presents a $2500 donation to Curtis and Ryder from the St Joe’s Renaissance Robotics team to help the team make the trip to the VEX Robotics’ World Championships in Dallas Texas later this month.  This donation was made possible through charitable gaming.

Dave Marr from the Port Stanley Lions Club honoured our retiring ED Barb Matthews with a very generous donation,$500, to our agency at her retirement party last week. The Lions Club continues to be a great community supporter and this donation will help us serve more at risk kids in Elgin. 

Another $2,000.00 donation to VAWSEC/Elgin (violence against women) from the Port Stanley Lions Club.

Port Stanley Lions Club making a donation of $1,000.00 to the Elgin Hiking Trail Club.
Thank you to Jackpot City Bingo and OLG for making this possible. Your money DOES go back to the Community.

The St. Thomas – Elgin General Hospital Foundation has received a $15,000 donation from The Port Stanley Lions Club Marr Family Golf Tournament and Fish Fry. The donation in partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart at First Ave and Elm Street is the Lion’s Club’s 10th year of hosting the tournament benefiting STEGH.

President of the Lions Club and Pharmacist Owner of Shoppers Rick Nemett says they support the hospital because of how many lives it touches in the community.

Thanks to you all for helping us make this donation of $3,500.00 to the Port Stanley Legion Veterans in Trust account.
Pictured from the left are Lions Peter Morgan, Larry Larmour. President Dave Marr, Don MacKinnon , Bob Nemett, Legion Chair Sherry Trowhill, Legion President Rich McClenaghan, Lions John Johnstone and Al Koivu.
Due to the popularity of the program it appears that it will be held Province Wide next year.
Port Stanley Lions Club.
“We Serve”

Hippocampe Chairs
These allow people with reduced mobility to move around freely between changing rooms, showers, and waterfronts. They can be submerged in water to simplify access to swimming. The seat and footrest cover is made of comfortable hydrophobic foam that protects its user.

There are 2 available at the Main Beach's lifeguard tower during beach patrol hours, and available for use upon request. They are free of charge, but users are asked to provide identification.

These chairs were made possible by a generous donation from the Port Stanley Lion's Club (approximately $5,000 each).

https://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/2015/06/17/main-beach-in-port-stanley-now-equipped-with-a-pair-of-all-terrain-wheelchairs