Lions Recycle for Sight
Your old glasses can change a life.
Give Your Glasses A Second Life
A Simple Pair of Glasses Can Change a Life
For more than 80 years, Lions clubs have collected used eyeglasses to help people in developing nations gain access to better vision.
In October 1994, the Lions Eyeglasses Recycling Program was officially adopted as a service activity of Lions Clubs International.
Since 1996, individuals, businesses, optometrists, and community organizations have donated more than 37 million pairs of eyeglasses.
In many developing countries, an eye examination can cost as much as an entire month's wages, making access to quality vision care difficult.
Recycling a pair of eyeglasses can cost as little as 12 cents, yet the difference those glasses can make in someone's life is priceless.
Something you no longer need could help someone else see a brighter future.
Your Glasses. Their Brighter Tomorrow
DONATE
Give your gently used eyeglasses, reading glasses, or sunglasses. Both prescription and non-prescription eyewear are welcome.
RECYCLE
Donated glasses are collected, cleaned, and classified according to their prescriptions.
Lions volunteers and organizations conducting optical missions distribute the eyewear to people in developing nations who need it most.
RESTORE SIGH
DROP-OFF LOCATION
176 Brookside Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Simply leave your donated glasses in a bag or box anywhere on the verandah.
Drop-Off Contact
Andy
416-985-1176
Buhotlaw@bell.net
Every pair makes a difference.
A Little Kindness Can Go a Long Way
Encourage your friends, neighbours, and colleagues to donate their old eyewear. Better yet, organize a Recycle for Sight collection drive in your neighbourhood, workplace, or child’s school.
The Toronto Beaches Lions Club welcomes community participation and can provide donation boxes for businesses and schools interested in supporting the program.