Gridley Lions Club

Eye Glasses

The Gridley Lions Club participates in the Lions "Sight First" program with a number of programs to conquer blindness. We have taken on the challenge to prevent blindness in our own community by assuring that everyone who needs glasses, has access to them. Where people fall through the cracks because they are unable to afford glasses, and where insurance and government programs do not cover them, we will buy them. Every year we provide an average of 6 pairs of glasses to youth in the Gridley Schools.

For more information about this program you may contact the chairman Pedro Mota at (530) 846-6311.

In addition we assist those who need further care by referring to Lions Eye Foundation & Eye Hospital in Oakland, CA. This Lions Eye Hospital is sponsored by the Lions Clubs of Northern California. Where needed we can also assist with transportation to/ from appointments at the eye Hospital.

Glasses Recycling

In addition to the programs above, we assist Lions Clubs in other countries (i.e. Mexico) with recycled glasses. We collect glasses which are no longer used in our community and send them to our sister clubs. There they sort them, change prescriptions where necessary, and help people in their communities to see again. You can donate your old glasses by bringing them to one of our recycling centers, or by giving them to any member of the Gridley Lions Club.