On January 14 and 15, 2020, Essilor Vision Foundation’s Kids Vision for Life program was able to support companies giving back in their local Atlanta area.
With the help of OneSight, Prevent Blindness of Georgia and National Vision, Inc., 160 students in Atlanta can now see clearly.
900+ students screened
165 vision exams
160+ prescription glasses
Hardworking volunteers from Delta, EyeMed and Essilor of America, along with two local elementary schools made this 2-day event an extreme success!
Video courtesy of Fox 5 Atlanta. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/companies-team-up-to-provide-free-eye-care-for-some-atlanta-students
Essilor Vision Foundation strives to give children a brighter future by helping them see the world more clearly. Since 2007, EVF has provided more than one million pairs of eyeglasses to individuals in need. Essilor Vision Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public, non-profit organization committed to eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences. To learn more, visit www.evfusa.org.
Media Contact: Meredith Marmurek | Email: meredith.marmurek@essilorusa.com | 214-850-3642
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