FRIENDS IN SIGHT

Friends in Sight is a visionary non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to uniting Lions and eye care professionals in a shared commitment to provide free eye health screenings and recycled eyeglasses for those in need. With a singular focus on Lions Club projects in Southern California and Northern Mexico, we aspire to be your foremost resource in the region. The secret to success lies in the collaborative efforts of passionate individuals like you, who play a crucial role in our vision-saving initiatives. See how you and your club can join this impactful journey towards a brighter future for people in need.

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Together, We Make Tomorrow Look Better

Where it Begins - Eyeglass Collection:

Lions Clubs all across Southern California place eyeglass collection boxes in doctors' offices, churches, and businesses. On a regular schedule dedicated members then collect the donated eyeglasses. Clubs sort and box them for Friends In Sight. Collection boxes are available to clubs free of charge, and as a service to the public, we post find drop-off locations by zip code on our website!

Behind the Scenes - Preparation & Inventory Maintenance:

Once glasses are collected, there is a lot of activity behind the scenes to help make your vision screening project a success. We clean, measure the lenses on a Lensometer, manage inventory, and perform database entry for the next event. These are all great opportunities to volunteer with Friends in Sight Behind the Scenes.

Working With Your District Coordinator - Event Planning:

Your District Coordinator works with Lions clubs to schedule events. They serve as an advisor and play a key role in approving the event venues. They provide a written hosting guide, and materials to help recruit doctors and opticians. In addition, the District Coordinator maintains a team of trained volunteers ready & willing to help newcomers.

Where the Magic Happens - Onsite Services:

Friends in Sight provides automated testing equipment for volunteers, instruments for doctors & opticians, computers for eyeglass database searches, 18,000 pairs of cataloged free recycled glasses, and on site training to make sure all volunteers play a rewarding role. Find the next event in your district!

How We Learn and Grow - Post-Screening Activities:

We record and organize reports after every event, including eyeglass usage stats, pathologies detected, and volunteer attendance/recognition. The data gets posted to our website for all to see . We catalog and restock our rolling racks and make sure our vehicles and equipment are repaired and maintained, keeping us ready for the next event.