Transforming Comprehensive Vision Care for Children
Transforming Comprehensive Vision Care for Children continued....
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is grateful for the partnership between Kia, Atlanta Public Schools, YMCA, Lions Clubs of Georgia, Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Peach Bowl. At the 2022 Evening in the End Zone, Kia announced that they were generously funding an initiative for Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation to provide eye screenings, eye exams and glasses for students in select Title 1 Atlanta Public Schools and participating YMCA summer camps.
During the school year, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation staff, along with Georgia Lions Club volunteers and volunteer licensed optometrists, performed vision screenings and exams at select Title 1 Elementary Schools. If at any time, volunteer optometrists were not available, we provided the students in need of vision exams with VSP vouchers, secured through the Lions Club International Foundation and a list of doctors in their area who participate in this initiative. In the same way, during the summer, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation staff, along with Georgia Lions Club volunteers performed vision screenings at participating YMCA summer camps. Youth in need of a vision exam received VSP vouchers and a list of doctors in their area who participate in this initiative. All eligible students in this initiative who needed glasses received them free of any charge, thanks to Kia. •
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Georgia Lions Volunteers Making a Difference Performing Vision Screening at a Metro Atlanta YMCA Camp.
My daughter received a certificate for an eye exam for glasses at her school… I just want to tell you thank you. I truly cannot thank you enough! Atlanta Public Elementary School Parent
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By the Numbers
I am so glad we get to partner with your organization! These children are in need and vision is a top tier one of those needs. Atlanta Public Elementary School Educator
Over 1,700 students/children screened
19 different screening locations
We are excited to share that at the 2023 Evening in the End Zone, “A Night of Spectacles,” Kia made a $50,000 donation to continue the program to ensure that all children in our APS schools are able to receive the vision care they need.
377 children (22%) were referred and received examination or VSP vouchers to receive free eye exams and glasses
Thank you to our partners for bringing sight to school children in need!
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