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(The Champion Newspaper) Thousands of Georgians are leading happier, healthier, and more productive lives because of low-cost or free vision health services made possible by Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, according to the nonprofit’s recently issued 2022 Impact Report. The report details how the nonprofit is bringing its services to communities across the state. Learn More
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, 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 Foundations’ 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 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 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 Foundations’ statewide Tele-Optometry vision program to serve uninsured and underinsured Georgians. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation 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 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 (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 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’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 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 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’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 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.
