Like many companies, VSP® Vision Care takes pride in being a good neighbor. Through our new Eyes of Hope Program, we’re partnering with communities near and far to help serve the more than one billion people globally who cannot afford or do not have access to eyewear.
VSP’s Eyes of Hope Program boosts awareness about the importance of eye health while providing an opportunity for the community to support a charitable cause. Once donated glasses are received by VSP, they’re refurbished, cleaned, and labeled to benefit those in need through world missions.
When it comes to eyewear donation, Hollywood has heart. At a recent event, television and movie stars such as Hayden Panettiere (Heroes), Kevin Dillon (Entourage), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix), and Christian Siriano (Project Runway, Season Four winner) showed their support of this important effort.
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Showing your support of VSP’s Eyes of Hope Program is easy. Talk to your VSP doctor or employer about getting a donation box or check the event calendar to bring your used glasses directly to the mobile clinic. Find out more by sending us an e-mail.
Use these convenient tools to help you promote the Eyes of Hope program in your workplace:
What is the purpose of the Eyes of Hope program?
More than 1 billion people in developing countries need eyeglasses but can’t afford them. The Eyes of HopeSM donation program provides a simple way for the community to help make a difference by donating their eyeglasses.
Why is VSP promoting this donation program?
The eyewear donation program complements VSP’s ongoing contributions to the community through programs such as Sight for Students. VSP’s network of more than 25,000 doctors and 32,000 clients are great partners to help with this important cause.
Where do the donated glasses go?
Once VSP receives the recycled glasses, they will be refurbished and sent throughout the world to people in need.
Does VSP track who receives the donated glasses?
We don’t track individual pairs of donated glasses because they are distributed to the needy through a variety of missions and charitable organizations.
Where can I donate my used eyeglasses?
VSP is providing the donation boxes to employers and doctor’s offices that request them, so you can drop off your used eyeglasses at work or when you go for your vision exam. It’s a simple way you can help.
What types of donations do you accept?
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Not Accepted:
Why doesn’t my employer have a donation box?
The donation program started as a pilot with a small group of VSP clients, so not every employer has a donation box. Your employer can take part in the Eyes of Hope program by sending us an e-mail requesting a donation box.
I want to donate my glasses, but my VSP doctor doesn't have a donation box.
To donate your used glasses, simply drop them into a padded envelope and mail them to:
VSP Vision Care
Eyeglasses Donation, MS 611
10200 Systems Parkway, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95827
Can I order a donation box for a special event I’m involved in?
If you would like to order a box for a special event, please submit your request by sending us an e-mail.
