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Why donate
Donated eyeglasses are cleaned, repaired, classified by prescription and distributed to kids and adults in need locally and around the world. Being able to see helps kids learn and opens employment opportunities for all.
Palos Lion, Clarence Sindelar, collected: 3,467 pairs of eyeglasses in 2024 as well as many hearing aids and mobile phones!
A big "Thank you" to those who donated!
What kinds to donate
Our programs accept useable prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses with plastic or metal frames.
Where to donate
Click below for Drop-off Locations
Collections so far...

Eyeglasses
January: 259
February: 320
March: 221
April: 395
May: 209
June: 218
2025 Running Total: 1,572

Hearing Aids
January: 20
February: 0
June: 2
2025 Running Total: 22

Cell Phones
January: 0
February: 50
June: 18
2025 Running Total: 68
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