To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution Honoring The Moraga Lions Club for Its Outstanding Service and Community Impact.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Resolution Honoring The Moraga Lions Club for Its Outstanding Service and Community Impact.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Resolution Honoring The Moraga Lions Club for Its Outstanding Service and Community Impact.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative action
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION HONORING THE MORAGA LIONS CLUB
FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
WHEREAS, the Moraga Lions Club, established in 1956, has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to serving the Moraga community and surrounding areas through volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, the Moraga Lions Club continues to play a vital role in enriching community life by organizing and supporting local events, including the annual Pear Festival, Commons Concerts, the Moraga Commons Halloween Party, and partnerships with local fire departments and community service initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Club has shown exceptional dedication to supporting youth, seniors, and families through scholarships, student recognition programs, leadership development via Leo Clubs, and service projects benefiting vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, the Moraga Lions Club actively contributes to regional and global causes through charitable giving, with over $51,000 in donations in 2025 supporting a wide range of organizations, including those focused on health, education, disability services, and humanitarian relief; and
WHEREAS, the Club’s members have demonstrated compassion and hands-on service through initiatives such as Warm Winter Nights, community service projects, blood drives, and support for veterans and underserved individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Moraga Lions Club launched its innovative and impactful Lions Closet of Lamorinda program in 2025, partnering with local realtors to repurpose household goods, reduce waste, and distribute essential items to charitable organizations, thereby benefiting both the environment and the community; and
WHEREAS, this program has already resulted in the successful cleanout of dozens of homes, the diversion of usable goods from landfills, and meaningful support for nonprofit organizations and families in need, earning recognition and commendation at the state level as a model for replication; and
WHEREAS, the Moraga Lions Club exemplifies the spirit of service, collaboration, and generosity, making a lasting and positive impact on the quality of life in Moraga, Lamorinda, and beyond;
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor and congratulate
Moraga Lions Club
for decades of dedicated service, innovative programs, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others.