Comments on: Donate Old Glasses & Unused Contact Lenses http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/ creating a simple, handmade home Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Aimee Inks http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-11358 Aimee Inks Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:00:10 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-11358 To All Concerned: Please remove Lions Clubs International from the advertised list of organizations who accept new/used contact lenses. Lions Clubs International does not currently have a recycling program for this type of eyewear. Lions Clubs International does accept new and used, prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as well as new/used hearing aids. These items are cleaned and refurbished, then distributed to those in need through programs supported in the LOCAL clubs and affiliated foundations. Use the FIND A CLUB locator at the top of the Home page on the Web site www.lionsclubs.org to learn where the recycling drop-off locations are. The locator lists all 45,000 clubs in all countries and communities where Lions clubs exist. Contact the Club President listed on the club page at the telephone number/ e-mail provided to find out local recycling designation information--or to learn what assistance programs are supported in that community, if you or someone you know is in need of vision or hearing assistance. Thank you, Aimee Inks Health and Children's Services Department Lions Clubs International Headquarters Oak Brook, Illinois To All Concerned:

Please remove Lions Clubs International from the advertised list of organizations who accept new/used contact lenses. Lions Clubs International does not currently have a recycling program for this type of eyewear.

Lions Clubs International does accept new and used, prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses as well as new/used hearing aids. These items are cleaned and refurbished, then distributed to those in need through programs supported in the LOCAL clubs and affiliated foundations.

Use the FIND A CLUB locator at the top of the Home page on the Web site http://www.lionsclubs.org to learn where the recycling drop-off locations are. The locator lists all 45,000 clubs in all countries and communities where Lions clubs exist. Contact the Club President listed on the club page at the telephone number/ e-mail provided to find out local recycling designation information–or to learn what assistance programs are supported in that community, if you or someone you know is in need of vision or hearing assistance.

Thank you,

Aimee Inks
Health and Children’s Services Department
Lions Clubs International Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois

]]> By: mari http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-8491 mari Sun, 30 May 2010 00:06:26 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-8491 Here's an article that actually outlines each step to take in order to donate contact lenses to MADRE http://www.ehow.com/how_5130543_donate-contact-lenses.html Here’s an article that actually outlines each step to take in order to donate contact lenses to MADRE

http://www.ehow.com/how_5130543_donate-contact-lenses.html

]]> By: Johanna http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-7419 Johanna Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:22:13 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-7419 Thank you so much for letting us know where to send our contacts! I knew I could donate glasses but had never seen a place for contacts as well. I just had LASIK last week and am now already seeing 20/15 after 20 years of glasses & contacts. I am glad to be able help someone else see as eye care is very expensive. Thank you again Katie! Thank you so much for letting us know where to send our contacts! I knew I could donate glasses but had never seen a place for contacts as well. I just had LASIK last week and am now already seeing 20/15 after 20 years of glasses & contacts. I am glad to be able help someone else see as eye care is very expensive. Thank you again Katie!

]]> By: Katie http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-7304 Katie Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:41:38 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-7304 Laura, my local organizations can't use contacts either - they just don't have the resources available to make it practical. I do hope you mail them to a much larger organization such as listed in this post. They have a much stronger distribution opportunity. Katie Laura, my local organizations can’t use contacts either – they just don’t have the resources available to make it practical. I do hope you mail them to a much larger organization such as listed in this post. They have a much stronger distribution opportunity.
Katie

]]> By: Laura Gibbs http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-7245 Laura Gibbs Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:47:48 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-7245 Lens Crafters and LIons club in my area said, "glasses only, no contacts!" Lens Crafters and LIons club in my area said, “glasses only, no contacts!”

]]> By: Katie http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/14/donate-old-glasses-unused-contact-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-6802 Katie Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:08:21 +0000 http://www.makingthishome.com/?p=867#comment-6802 Brenda, set up a little collection box somewhere in your office by using a repurposed box - like a shoe box or cracker box that's clearly labeled. Then make sure everyone in the office knows about your project so they'll be sure to participate or get clients excited about joining, too. I think that's an absolutely great idea! Katie Brenda, set up a little collection box somewhere in your office by using a repurposed box – like a shoe box or cracker box that’s clearly labeled. Then make sure everyone in the office knows about your project so they’ll be sure to participate or get clients excited about joining, too.

I think that’s an absolutely great idea!

Katie

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