Programs
Lions Clubs support local, district, national and international initiatives assisting those in need, encouraging youth development and paying special attention to the sight or hearing disabled and those with diabetes: 

• Massachusetts Lions Eye Research – to fund promising research and treatment at facilities in Massachusetts
• The Barton Center for Diabetes Education: to send local children to diabetes camps
• Lions Peace Poster Contest for local students aged 11-13
• High School Youth Speech Competition
• Charlton's Got Talent Show
• Scholarships
• Holiday gifts for families in need
• Support for disaster victims

Community Service Programs and Events
The Charlton Lions Club commits volunteer hours to many other initiatives every year:

• Old Home Day
• Chip In (local food bank)
• Senior Center 
• Holiday Service
• Youth Events 

Fund-Raising Activities
Several fund-raising programs generate the financial base to fund club service programs:

• Old Home Day Booth
• Toll Road Collection
• Can and Bottle Redemption 
• 100 Club
• Special Events

Community Support Programs

• Individual membership on various community boards and committees
• Volunteer positions on youth sports programs 
• Local Boy and Girl Scout troop programs 
• Special volunteer opportunities as suggested by members