Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club

What Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club does

The Missississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club (MCC Lions Club) is a federally registered Canadian not-for-profit organization (Registration #1768928-4) chartered in 2024 as a local member club of Lions Clubs International, serving the Mississauga, Ontario community. It is 100% volunteer-run with no paid staff, and operates from 211 Watline Avenue, Unit #205, Mississauga, holding board meetings on the first Thursday and general meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The organization delivers a portfolio of community service programs: LYLEV (Lions Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Volunteerism) for ages 12-24; LSECS (Lions Senior Engagement & Community Service) for adults 55+; Interfaith Character Building across Abrahamic traditions; Recycle for Sight & Hearing; Diabetes Awareness & Prevention; and Environmental Stewardship, plus charitable cheque presentations and food-security initiatives.

The club does not operate a proprietary technology platform; all coordination runs on standard digital communication tools, with no app, API, integrations, or AI capabilities. Programs are delivered through direct volunteer engagement, community partnerships (Sinai Foundation Canada, Al-Mawrid Institute of Canada, AAXEL Insurance Brokers Ltd.), and physical infrastructure such as 15+ Recycle for Sight collection boxes across Mississauga mosques and community centers.

Revenue is generated through four streams: charitable donations (processed via the Zeffy donation platform), ticketed event revenue (Annual Charity Gala Night, Club Inauguration), a five-tier sponsorship program (Bronze to Community Champion) for local businesses, and a freemium Community Commerce & Business Networking membership. Pricing ranges from $25 donation micro-tiers up to $1,000 gala sponsor packages. The 2026 fundraising goal is $50,000. The customer base spans five segments — seniors, youth, interfaith community members, local SMBs/entrepreneurs, and the general Mississauga population — with no single-segment concentration.

Name

Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club

Legal name

Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club

Website

https://mcclc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club is a federally registered Canadian not-for-profit and volunteer-run member club of Lions Clubs International, serving Mississauga, Ontario through youth leadership, senior engagement, interfaith programming, vision/hearing recycling, and a Community Commerce business-networking initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Organization

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Community service programs
• Youth leadership development
• Senior engagement services
• Charitable fundraising events
• Business networking programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The club accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Donations are used to fund youth mentorship, senior support, emergency relief, and education initiatives in Mississauga. The club is run entirely by volunteers, so contributions go directly to community service.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticketed events including the Annual Charity Gala Night ($75/general, $150/VIP, $500/table of 8, $1,000/sponsor), Club Inauguration tickets ($60 general, $100 VIP), and charity auction items.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Local businesses sponsor the Community Commerce & Business Networking Program at various tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Community Champion) with increasing recognition and visibility benefits.
4. Membership Fees: Community Commerce & Business Networking Program membership is free for members, providing networking, workshops, business referrals, and educational programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club is a federally registered not-for-profit organization that delivers volunteer-driven community service programs across Mississauga, Ontario. Its core offerings include youth leadership (LYLEV), senior engagement (LSECS), interfaith character building, vision/hearing aid recycling, diabetes awareness, environmental stewardship, charitable giving, and a Community Commerce & Business Networking Program for local entrepreneurs. The club is 100% volunteer-run, chartered in 2024 under Lions Clubs International (Registration #1768928-4).

Product overview

The Mississauga Crescent Commerce Lions Club is a federally registered not-for-profit organization (Registration #1768928-4) and member of Lions Clubs International, offering community service programs rather than a traditional tech product. The organization operates multiple community programs including: LYLEV (youth leadership), LSECS (senior engagement), Interfaith Character Building, Recycle for Sight & Hearing, Diabetes Awareness, Environmental Stewardship, and the Community Commerce & Business Networking Program. The Community Commerce Program itself comprises four pillars: Monthly Business Networking Breakfast, Quarterly Business Showcase Marketplace, Business Learning Series (8 workshop tracks), and Community Impact Partnerships. Additional offerings include charitable giving, food security initiatives, fundraising events like the Annual Charity Gala, and membership/sponsorship programs. The organization does not offer a technology product with integrations, API, or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Community Commerce & Business Networking Program: A signature initiative connecting local businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders while supporting charitable and community service projects.
• LYLEV Program
• LSECS
• Interfaith Character Building Program
• Recycle for Sight & Hearing Program
• Diabetes Awareness & Prevention Program
• Environmental Stewardship Program
• Business Learning Series

Products and services

• LYLEV Program (Lions Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Volunteerism) A youth empowerment initiative inspiring the next generation of leaders through meaningful community service, leadership development, and real-world learning experiences for ages 12-24, organized into Leo Cubs (12-14), Leo Club Members (15-18), and Leo Advanced (19-24).
• LSECS (Lions Senior Engagement & Community Service Program) A structured initiative promoting active aging, reducing social isolation, strengthening mental and physical well-being, and engaging seniors as active contributors through six pillars: Wellness Circles, Volunteerism, Intergenerational Engagement, Digital Literacy, Health & Wellness, and Community Harmony.
• Interfaith Character Building Program A character development program exploring shared moral teachings found within the Abrahamic traditions (Torah, Bible, Quran), promoting compassion, service, and responsible citizenship through educational activities and service learning for community members across faith backgrounds.
• Recycle for Sight & Hearing Program Collects and redistributes used eyeglasses and hearing aids to individuals in need through 15+ collection boxes installed across Mississauga mosques and community centers, having collected over 500 eyeglasses.
• Diabetes Awareness & Prevention Program A community health initiative focused on increasing awareness, promoting early screening, and supporting healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk and impact of diabetes through six pillars: Community Awareness Workshops, Diabetes Screening Clinics, Healthy Living Education, Senior Wellness Outreach, Youth & School Engagement, and Community Health Partnerships.
• Environmental Stewardship Program Protects, restores, and enhances local green spaces through active volunteer engagement including park clean-ups, tree planting, and community awareness walks, with four focus areas: Park Clean-Up Drives, Tree Planting Initiatives, Environmental Awareness Walks, and Youth Environmental Leadership.
• Community Commerce & Business Networking Program A signature initiative connecting local businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders while supporting charitable and community service projects through four pillars: Monthly Business Networking Breakfast, Quarterly Business Showcase Marketplace, Business Learning Series workshops, and Community Impact Partnerships.
• Business Learning Series Hands-on workshops led by experienced practitioners covering eight tracks: Marketing & Branding, Social Media Marketing, AI & Business Automation, Financial Management, Sales Strategies, Customer Service Excellence, Leadership Development, and Public Speaking.
• Annual Charity Gala Night Annual evening gala featuring dinner, fellowship, and giving, with ticket options including General Admission ($75), VIP ($150), Table Package ($500 for 8), and Sponsor Package ($1,000).
• Fighting Hunger Program Donating food and supporting local food banks across Mississauga to help neighbours facing food insecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ eyeglasses collected through Recycle for Sight program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Sinai Foundation CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA community foundation sharing commitment to service and humanitarian causes. The partnership enables collaborative community initiatives and mutual support for charitable programs in Mississauga.
• Al-Mawrid Institute of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn educational institute focused on Islamic knowledge and community engagement. Partners with the club on interfaith programming and community service initiatives.
• AAXEL Insurance Brokers Ltd.supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerA local insurance brokerage supporting community initiatives. Provides sponsorship and visibility for club events and programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiwanis International: Service-club organization with the same member-club chapter model, dues-funded local fundraising, and a focus on youth/community programs. Comparable business model and member-acquisition pattern to a Lions chapter.
• Rotary International: The world's largest volunteer service-club network, structurally identical to Lions Clubs International: chapter-based, community service + professional networking, dues-funded, with global brand recognition. Rotary Clubs of Mississauga would be the most direct geographic comp.

Broad incumbents

• United Way: Federated non-profit funder of local community services through workplace giving campaigns. Competes for the same corporate sponsorship and donor dollars in Mississauga and offers an alternative 'community impact' value proposition to local business partners.
• Lions Clubs International: The parent federation of the subject company; provides brand, training, and global cause framework. While not a direct competitor, it is the umbrella under which MCC Lions operates and shapes its program portfolio.
• The Salvation Army: Federally established charitable organization providing community services (food security, emergency relief, family support). Listed as a charitable-cheque recipient by MCC Lions, indicating an adjacent rather than competing service role in Mississauga.
• Canadian Red Cross: Large federally chartered humanitarian organization with community programs in health, emergency relief, and diversity/inclusion. Comparable in scale and federally registered non-profit status, and operates some overlapping program categories (emergency relief, community health).

Others

• Volunteer Canada: National infrastructure organization that connects volunteers with non-profits and promotes volunteer engagement. Adjacent rather than competing — supports the broader ecosystem in which MCC Lions recruits its 100% volunteer workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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