A Place for Mom's Family

Many people don't know that you can donate your old glasses, lenses, or frames. Your unused glasses can make a huge difference in the lives of people around the world in need of glasses. The World Health Organization estimates that 153 million people around the world have uncorrected refractive errors. These errors can be easily diagnosed, measured and corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions of people in developing countries do not have access to these basic services. Individuals and families are frequently pushed into a cycle of deepening poverty because of their inability to see well.

The Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Program's goal is to meet the demand for quality eyeglasses in developing nations. Currently, it costs less than US$0.08 to provide someone with recycled eyeglasses. All types of eyeglasses and sunglasses are acceptable. Lions volunteer their time and services to prepare the eyeglasses for distribution, cleaning and classifying each pair by prescription.

Len's Crafters, in cooperation with Lion's International, will accept unused frames, lenses, and glasses; prescription and non-prescription. To locate a Lion's donation center go to http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/vision_eyeglass_centers.shtml.