As President of the Lions Club New York Agape Foundation, Professor Dana York leads a dynamic charity dedicated to service, community solidarity, and humanitarian action. Under her leadership, the Lions Club has prioritized projects that bring together diverse communities of New York while extending support to international causes in need.

 

Key areas of charitable activity include:

•Community Support in New York City

•Organizing volunteer networks to assist the elderly, single mothers, and veterans.

•Creating programs to strengthen intergenerational dialogue and neighborhood solidarity.

•Distributing food and essential goods through “restaurants of the heart” initiatives that provide nutritious meals for those in need .

•Global Humanitarian Engagement

•Extending aid and donations to international partners, including educational and religious institutions in Europe, Israel, and Africa.

•Supporting children’s welfare programs, particularly for orphans and victims of violence, consistent with the Lions’ global mission of service .

•Arts & Cultural Philanthropy

•Donating significant artworks to synagogues, cultural centers, and charities in New York, Cannes, Monaco, and Georgia, ensuring art remains a living force of healing, hope, and intercultural dialogue .

•Health & Education Advocacy

•Promoting access to healthcare and education through Lions Club community initiatives, including public health awareness and fundraising for medical support.

 

Through the Lions Club New York Agape Foundation, Prof. York embodies the Lions’ motto “We Serve”—uniting compassion, leadership, and volunteerism to build stronger communities both locally and globally.