The Canton North Carolina Lions Club has been involved in many efforts to help the Canton community over the years.
Current projects of the club include:
- - Founded and supports the Leo Club at Pisgah High School to provide service opportunities for high school students
- - Assist in the fundraising for the new all-inclusive playground at the Canton Recreation Park*
- - Shop for kids at Christmas
- - Provide scholarships for Pisgah High School Leo Club members
- - Ongoing support for Camp Dogwood and the VIP Fishing Tournament
- - Provide financial support for Canton and Bethel Middle Schools and Pisgah High School
- - Support the Pisgah High School Band
- - Fund the school lunch program for Meadowbrook Elementary School
- - The ARC of Haywood County
* A major focus in the future will be playground funding. In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred destroyed the existing playground. The Canton Lions are partnering with the Kiwanis Club to raise money for this community project. The estimated cost is $250,000.