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This impact report depicts our timeline of service over 75 years. Our end-of year appeal for support is to continue the momentum of high-quality care which began in 1949. Throughout all our services, we seek to increase the numbers of patients served. Your support is essential for us to grow and serve the one-third of the state that does not have access to quality vision care. Click to View Our Impact Report
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing the Georgians in the 52 counties with little to no vision services, the full spectrum of high-quality vision care. We are excited to share with you highlights from our past fiscal year FY 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023), including demographics and finances with our continued focus on the future vision needs of Georgians. Click to View Our Impact Report
Metro Atlanta CEO – On Oct. 8, a nicely dressed crowd gathered to celebrate at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta — but the reason they were there had nothing to do with touchdowns or interceptions. Instead, the roughly 500 in attendance were there to recognize community partnerships — like the longstanding relationship between the Georgia Lions Lighthouse and Emory Eye Center — a bond that has made it possible for hundreds of thousands of uninsured and under-insured Georgians to access top-notch eye screenings and follow-up care. Read Article
Saporta Report (December 2, 2024) – In metro Atlanta, a transformative effort called The Atlanta Vision Project is setting out to provide vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to every elementary school-aged student in need, at no cost to students or their families. Aimed at addressing the challenge of accessing vision care, this initiative has clear objectives: ensuring that every child in our region has the chance to see clearly, learn effectively, and grow confidently. Read Article
The Griffon Daily News (November 7, 2024) – On Oct. 8, a nicely dressed crowd gathered to celebrate at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta — but the reason they were there had nothing to do with touchdowns or interceptions. Instead, the roughly 500 in attendance were there to recognize community partnerships — like the longstanding relationship between the Georgia Lions Lighthouse and Emory Eye Center — a bond that has made it possible for hundreds of thousands of uninsured and under-insured Georgians to access top-notch eye screenings and follow-up care. Read Article
Bolton Academy students received free eye screenings through the Sight For Kids program, which was co-founded by the Lions Club International Foundation and Johnson & Johnson. Volunteers performed the vision checks and helped order pairs of fresh eyes for those who needed them. View Video
Atlanta, GA (October 7, 2024) – Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation announces they will provide comprehensive eye health care to address the growing need for vision care services for children in some of the most populated counties in Georgia, made possible through the Sight For Kids program, co-founded by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson. Learn More
The Covington News (August 12, 2024) Hubbard first began her Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. volunteerism in 2014-15 when she served as the Council Representative for the Council of Governors. Hubbard has also served as Member at Large, Secretary and Vice Chair of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Board before being elected as Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation Chair this year 2024-25. Read Article
11 Alive, Atl&Co (May 20, 2024) — Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024! We continue to be committed to filling the gaps, that still exist, for underinsured Georgians by providing access to low-cost vision services. Join us in the Celebration by becoming a part of our 75th Anniversary Campaign today! View Video
Hoodline (March 14, 2024) — Vision is crucial for learning, and for many students at Atlanta’s Deerwood Academy, that vision is about to sharply improve. In an initiative that has provided free eye screenings and glasses to public school students, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation (GLLF), in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools, is making a significant impact on children’s lives. The initiative was made possible by a generous $50,000 donation from automobile manufacturer Kia. Read Article
Atlanta News First (March 13, 2024) – Being able to see is one of those things some people might take for granted. Students at one Atlanta elementary school in need of vision care are getting that experience. Read Article
Atlanta, GA (February 2024) – Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation donates $100,000 to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation’s statewide Tele-Optometry vision program to serve uninsured and underinsured Georgians. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc launched the first-ever, nonprofit, statewide tele-optometry vision exam pilot in April 2022. Learn More
Atlanta, GA (February 2024) – Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, the state’s top organization for providing vision services for children, adults, and seniors who otherwise do not have access to vision care, is pleased to announce the Board of Directors. Their fresh viewpoints and knowledge will help advance the organization’s goal of providing clear vision to more Georgians. Learn More
On this day, February 8, 2024, the State of Georgia House of Representatives honored the 75th year of the founding of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. We revealed our 2023 State of Georgia Vision Report Card. Learn More
Atlanta, GA (February 2024) – Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, the state’s top organization for providing vision services for children, adults, and seniors who otherwise do not have access to vision care, is pleased to announce the Board of Directors. Their fresh viewpoints and knowledge will help advance the organization’s goal of providing clear vision to more Georgians. Learn More
(Savannah Business Journal) February 1, 2024 – Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, the state’s top
organization for providing vision services for children, adults, and seniors who otherwise do not have access to vision care, has announced that Lois Modell has joined their Board of Directors. Lois Modell has been the Executive Director of the Savannah Association for the Blind for more than a decade. In this position, she plays a major role in bringing the Blind Community to the forefront of Savannah and growing our awareness in the community. Learn More
