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National Vision Collaborates with Americares and RestoringVision to Bring Sight to Half a Million People Living in Poverty in the U.S.
DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye
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[{"type":"text","content":" DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNational Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, announced today a new philanthropic collaboration with Americares and long-time partner RestoringVision that will provide free eyeglasses to some of the most vulnerable populations in the United States over the next two years. The partnership will be executed through National Vision’s charitable foundation 20/20 Quest.\n\nThis initiative is a collaboration between the three organizations to bring the gift of sight to people in need throughout the U.S. Expanding its long-time support of RestoringVision, National Vision will donate $250,000 for each of the next two years for a total of $500,000. RestoringVision will use the donation to provide free eyeglasses for people in need through Americares partner clinics across the U.S. serving low-income, uninsured and underinsured families. Americares, a health-focused relief and development organization, supports nearly 1,000 clinics and health centers nationwide providing care to more than 7 million patients in need.\n\n“At National Vision, our very mission is to make eye care and eyewear accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Jacqueline Grove, National Vision’s Senior Vice President of Philanthropy; Culture; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Talent Development. “And when we say 'everyone,' we mean everyone, regardless of insurance or financial status. We know that vulnerable populations are disproportionately impacted by a lack of access to vision care. By focusing on expanding access to vision care and glasses within these populations, we hope to not only make a profound impact on quality of life, but also help break cycles of poverty and inequity.”\n\nResearch shows that lack of eye care and health can be a barrier to success in education, jobs and overall health. According to The Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health: vision beyond 2020 (February 2021), evidence shows that improving eye health contributes to reducing poverty, improving work productivity, general and mental health, and education and equity. The report also posits that eye health services should be inclusive and proactively address the needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups through targeted interventions.\n\nGrove c...