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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
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
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
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
(Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News) Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. recently re-elected a Woodstock resident to serve on its board, the organization announced. The foundation, which provides vision services for children, adults, and seniors who otherwise don’t have access to vision care, recently announced that Dennis Chapman of Woodstock was re-elected to the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. Board. Learn More
(Marietta Daily Journal) The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. announced that Marietta resident Béla Csepi has begun service on the Board of Directors. Csepi has worked in the telecommunication and healthcare field as a manager, data analyst and project manager. He is an active East Cobb Lions Club member. Learn More
(Dalton Daily Citizen) The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., 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 board members that have begun service on the Board of Directors effective July 1. Their fresh viewpoints and knowledge will help advance the organization’s goal of providing clear vision to more Georgians. Board members are elected for a three-year term. Learn More
(ATLANTA, GA, 11 Alive) 11 Alive celebrates nonprofits and the great work they do for our community; encouraging Georgians to showcase the importance of nonprofits and demonstrate just how much we appreciate the difference they make in our lives. The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. provides vision services through education, detection, prevention, and treatment. View Video
This annual event dedicated to honoring the legacy of great athletes, coaches, vision professionals and community leaders who have made a difference with their generosity and spirit of giving back to those less fortunate in our community. This year we are presenting the following awards… Learn More
(ATLANTA, GA, 11 Alive) Bringing sight to Georgians. Beth Ehrhardt (Executive Director), Nanon Morrison (Chief Development Officer), and Dr. Michael Jacobs appear on Atlanta & Co with Cara Kneer. Get your tickets for “An Evening In the End Zone”. View Video
ATLANTA September 20, 2023 – Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., Peach Bowl, Inc. and Kia have teamed up for the 6th annual Evening in the End Zone, “A Night of Spectacles,” fundraising event. The 2023 event will be held on Thursday, October 12 at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, and Awards. Learn More
(Saporta Report) The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. just received a $90,000 donation from Kia Motors America. The funds will go to the Foundation’s initiative to provide eye screening, exams and glasses for students at Title 1 Atlanta Public Schools and YMCA Summer Camps. Learn More
ATLANTA, Ga. (11 Alive, WXIA-TV) Learn about the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.’s great work with their proud partners Peach Bowl and Kia and check out ‘Evening in the End Zone’ on October 12. View Video
During the school year, Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. staff, along with Georgia Lions Club member volunteers and volunteer licensed Optometrists, will perform vision screenings and exams at select Title 1 Elementary Schools. View Video
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) Students at Heritage Academy Elementary School were all given free vision screenings due to a partnership between Atlanta Public Schools, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc., and Kia. “Vision is a big part of education and believe it or not, when our students have difficulty with vision, it has a profound impact on them being able to access their education in the most effective ways,” said Principal Trennis Harvey. Learn More
Atlanta, GA (May 9, 2023) Kia donates $90,000 to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.s’ Title 1 Atlanta Public Schools and YMCA Summer Camps initiative to provide eye screening, eye exams, and glasses for all students. Children throughout Georgia are in the classroom. Educators spend countless hours preparing for their students and Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. wants students to be ready for their education. Learn More
(, WSB Cox) “We are seeing a huge uptick in the number of children who need to have those glasses,” Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Beth Ehrhardt said. The nonprofit organization is working with Atlanta Public Schools to screen as many students as possible. Administrators say because of the pandemic, too many children missed eye exams. Many have never had one. So the Lions are providing them free of charge. At their facility in Chamblee, they fabricate prescription eyeglasses, also free of charge for patients. They provided 5,000 pairs over the last year. Learn More
Atlanta, GA (March 13, 2023) Georgia Baptist Healthcare Ministry Foundation donates $75,000 to Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.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. This pilot is focused on one goal – serving patients who need us most where they live. Learn More
(H. M. Cauley, AJC) Each year, about 7,000 Georgians of all ages find they can see more clearly with the help of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. For 75 years, the Chamblee-based nonprofit has provided vision services such as screenings, exams, glasses and surgery to those who cannot otherwise afford eye care. Along with marking a major anniversary, the organization this year welcomed a new executive director, Beth Ehrhardt, who has a personal connection to the foundation’s work.
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The Tom Bingham Fellowship Award is granted by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. to individuals who have been recommended by Lions Clubs of Georgia. At a recent Dalton Lions Club meeting, Fran Schefer, senior director from the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. (Atlanta), and Lee Oliver, president of the Dalton Lions, awarded four deserving Daltonians with this award and a pin. Learn More.
It’s a big commitment, but to provide vision services to Georgians who do not have access to vision care, we have to go the distance. Join us at the 2nd annual Strides 4 Sight event! All ages are invited! Babies in strollers, dogs on leashes, and senior citizens can join us as we walk a mile to bring clearer vision to Georgians in need. Get Involved. Donate Now. Help Us Give Vision with each step you take. You can join us in person or virtually as we raise funds to provide vision services to Georgians. Register at https://bit.ly/Strides4Sight2023
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. is helping Georgians with impaired vision through programs that provide vision services throughout the state. Georgians will be the big winners at the 2022 Evening in the End Zone presented by Peach Bowl, Inc. Evening at the End Zone honors the legacy of great athletes, coaches, administrators, and medical professionals who have a strong, positive impact within their communities. Learn more.
Join us for Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.’s Evening in the End Zone presented by the Peach Bowl. This annual event honors the legacy of great athletes, coaches and administrators who have gone form the Peach Bowl to continue to make a strong, positive difference within communities in need. Learn more.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. announces Beth Ehrhardt as Executive Director of the nearly 75-year-old institution, effective September 6, 2022…
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More than 100 patients, donors, Lions Club members and partners from across Georgia attended an Open House for the unveiling of Memorial and Honorarium Bricks… Learn more.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. announces the first statewide Tele-Optometry vision program to serve uninsured and underinsured children, adults, and seniors in Georgia. Learn more.
The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc.’s inaugural Strides 4 Sight & Sound walk held April 23. The walk is little over a mile and was designed to be doable for community members over a wide range of ages and abilities, including those with vision limitations. Learn more at The Champion.
Strides 4 Sight & Sound Inaugural Walk
Join us on April 23, 2022 as Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Inc. holds its inaugural walk, Strides 4 Sight & Sound. You can join us in person or virtually as we raise funds to provide Georgians with vision and hearing services.
