SOUTHERN OREGON LIONS SIGHT & HEARING CENTER
ABOUT US
Mission Statement:
Southern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Center
Work with the Lions Family of District 36-E,
and other community agencies to effectively
marshal resources to improve the quality of life
for residents of Southern Oregon. Our focus is
primarily in the areas of sight and hearing, and
promoting positive youth development.
Adopted March, 1996
WHAT WE DO
In Our Community
PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EYE EXAMS, EYEGLASSES, AND OVER-THE-COUNTER HEARING AIDS
RECYCLES DONATED EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS
CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY VISION CLINIC
IS A SITE HOST FOR THE FOOD AND FRIENDS SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM
IS A VENDOR FOR LOW-VISION AIDS
PROVIDES MONTHLY MEETING SPACE FOR VISION AND HEARING-IMPAIRED GROUPS AT NO COST
LIONS CLUB VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS AT AREA SCHOOLS USING EQUIPMENT THE CENTER PROVIDES
PROMOTES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Michael S. was the very first recipient of our over-the-counter Hearing Assist hearing aids!
WHAT DOES SOLSHC DO WITH MY DONATED GLASSES?
COLLECT
The Lions collect donated glasses at our location, but also from other locations that put out a donation box for us.
SORT
The pairs in the best condition are sanitized and given out at Community Vision Clinics here in Jackson County.
TEACH
The rest of the glasses are shipped to Coffee Creek Women's Prison through our community partner (thanks Safeway!), where inmates can learn the trade of identifying prescription with a lensometer.
DONATE
Once the glasses are labeled with the correct prescription, they are sent all over to third world countries to be donated to thousands of individuals in need.
Your old glasses can do a WORLD of good! Donate today!