Historically, the island of Moloka`i has experienced a lack of affordable and accessible healthcare despite its close proximity of the island to Maui. The island is home to fewer than 8,000 people. the Moloka`i project shows that when community champions come together, positive change can happen quickly.… more
Miracle in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is known as the City of Champions, and Vision To Learn’s Pittsburgh program has had several. People like Bruce Gephardt, partners like University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and school districts across Western Pennsylvania have teamed up with Vision To Learn to make sure that every student in Pittsburgh in need of glasses will receive them.… more
Eagles Charitable Foundation and Vision To Learn Partner to Expand Free Glasses Program in Philadelphia
“Addressing the needs of school-age children, particularly those with undiagnosed vision problems, has been core to our philanthropic outreach for nearly 25 years,” said Jeffrey Lurie, Philadelphia Eagles Chairman and CEO. “Partnering with Vision To Learn and Warby Parker will now enable us to reach even more children in Greater Philadelphia, setting them up for… more
Arsht-Cannon Fund Supports Vision To Learn’s Work in Delaware
Vision To Learn is pleased to announce support from a leader in Delaware philanthropy – The Arsht-Cannon Fund – that will help hundreds of Delawarean students succeed in school, and in life. The $15,000 grant will support Vision To Learn’s program in Delaware public schools, providing students in predominantly Hispanic low-income communities with free eye… more
A mobile clinic is helping low-income students to see clearly — one pair of glasses at a time
Ja’karri was among two dozen children at the camp in Severn, Md., to get free vision screenings and exams from a mobile clinic operated by the national nonprofit Vision to Learn. With 25 mobile clinics in 12 states, the organization tries to help kids learn by making sure they can see — one pair of glasses at a time. … more
