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Goodwill Workforce Solutions
Offers assistance with eyeglasses/contacts for qualified individuals.
190 Lancaster St, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-5891
Iris Network Serving the Blind
Helps people who are blind or visually impaired maintain independence and community integration. Includes assistance with adaptive technology.
189 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
207-774-6273
Maine Lions District 41
Sight and Hearing Foundation:
https://www.mainelions.org/mlshf
New Eyes For the Needy
From their website:
New Eyes is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1932 to improve the vision of the those in financial need.
New Eyes purchases new prescription eyeglasses for children and adults in the United States who cannot afford glasses on their own.
WE CHANGE LIVES THROUGH CLEAR VISION SO THAT CHILDREN CAN SUCCEED AT SCHOOL; adults can find employment; and seniors can live safely and independenlty.
We operate with a small staff and dedicated volunteers corps and are overseen by a Board of Trustees.
New Eyes is a United Way Agency.
The New Eyes office and headquarters is located in Short Hills, NJ.
830 Morris Tpke Suite 401, Short Hills, NJ 07078
973-376-4903
Oversight.org
Voucher program for people in need of eyeglasses.
Sanford Lions Club at Amvets
Serves Sanford Maine with a focus on eyesight and hearing. They also support youth activities, the elderly and many other groups
Meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7PM
169 School St, Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-1661
Zenni Optical
zennioptical.com
Retail resource: Affordable eyeglasses starting around $20.
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Maine Equal Justice Help is Available Page provides resources for meeting basic needs, as well as describes eligibility criteria for each service.
Maine Health's FindHelp database
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