Community Service groups in Rockland County.

See the official organization website or call for current meeting and program times.

A village community center with local programs and a public program calendar.

The Kearsing & Edwards American Legion Post 1600 is a veterans service organization based in Pomona, serving the central Rockland County area. The post supports local veterans and their families, participates in Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, and contributes to community and youth programs nearby. It offers fellowship and a continued sense of service for those who have worn the uniform, and welcomes eligible veterans and community supporters who want to take part in its work.

See e-clubhouse.org/sites/nanuet for current meeting times and events.

The Nanuet Lions Club, an affiliate of Lions Clubs International, runs community service projects across Clarkstown -- vision screenings, scholarships, food drives, and the annual Journey for Sight walkathon at Eugene Levy Park.

Monthly board meetings + recurring program meetings; see lwvrocklandcounty.org.

A nonpartisan civic engagement organization promoting informed and active participation in government, producing voter guides, candidate forums, and voter registration drives across Rockland. Welcomes members of all genders.

See VFW national locator (vfw.org) for current post contact and meeting times.

The James H. Anderson VFW Post 9215 in Nyack, a Veterans of Foreign Wars post that partners with American Legion Post 310 to maintain Oak Hill Cemetery -- final resting place of more than 900 Rockland veterans, including two Medal of Honor recipients -- and organizes the Nyack Memorial Day parade.

The Raymond W. DeMeola Memorial VFW Post 1615 is a long-running Veterans of Foreign Wars post serving Tappan and the surrounding South Rockland communities. The post brings together veterans who served overseas to support one another and their families, and it takes part in Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances across the area. Members participate in patriotic programs, community service, and fellowship, and the post welcomes eligible veterans looking to connect with others who have shared the experience of service abroad.

The Suffern Lions Club is a local chapter of Lions Clubs International, the global service organization best known for its work on vision and eye health. The club brings together volunteers from Suffern and the surrounding Town of Ramapo to support sight-related causes, collect and recycle eyeglasses, fund scholarships, and run family-friendly fundraisers and community service projects throughout the year. Like all Lions clubs, it operates on the motto "We Serve," and welcomes new members who want to give back to their community.

See rocklandcountyaoh.com for division meeting times and upcoming events.

The Rockland County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-Catholic fraternal organization with deep roots in the Pearl River / Orangetown community. The AOH preserves Irish heritage through cultural events, scholarships, the annual St. Patrick's parade, and charitable work across Rockland.

Membership meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

A long-running Elks lodge at 2041 Elks Drive in Nanuet, with membership meetings the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month and a member lounge open daily. The lodge runs community service, scholarship, and family-friendly events, and rents its hall for weddings and gatherings.

See Rockland County American Legion Facebook for current meeting and event schedule.

The John H. Secor American Legion Post 329 in Pearl River, a veterans service organization that organizes the village's Memorial Day parade, supports local veterans and families, and hosts community events out of its Railroad Avenue hall.

The John M. Perry American Legion Post 1044 is a Sparkill-based veterans service organization that supports Rockland County veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Like other American Legion posts, it focuses on veteran advocacy, camaraderie, and community service — taking part in Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances, supporting youth and scholarship programs, and hosting fellowship gatherings for members. Eligible veterans, and community members who want to support local veterans, are welcome to get involved.

Dinner meetings on a monthly schedule -- see the club site for upcoming dates.

Chartered in 1949, the Pearl River Lions Club is a Rockland service club running an annual food drive for local food pantries, the Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade support, and ongoing funding for Meals on Wheels, People to People, and the Martin Luther King Center.

Meets the second Friday of each month at noon when college is in session in the Technology Center, Ellipse Room 8180.

A Rockland County senior club based at Rockland Community College, designed to encourage older adults to participate in educational, cultural, health, and social activities. Members enjoy guest speakers, cultural presentations, trips, and social connection during the college year.

Programs, support groups, youth programming, and community events vary by season; check the Pride Center calendar and call ahead before visiting.

A 501(c)(3) LGBTQ+ community center in Nyack offering free and low-cost community events, monthly support groups, youth and family support, senior drop-in space, referrals, advocacy, training, and community navigation for LGBTQ+ people and allies across Rockland and the surrounding region.