News & Events: 2023
(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.
