Eyeglass Collection
Idaho Springs Lions club participates in the Lions International "Recycle For Sight" program by collecting used eyeglasses. After used glasses have been collected, they are separated by type (broken (unusable), non-prescription sunglasses, readers, specialty including prescription sunglasses, and all usable prescription glasses. All usable prescription glasses are cleaned, scanned to determine the optics of each pair and sorted by prescription. They are then boxed for distribution to various organizations who distribute them in the U.S. and around the world to people that do not have access to glasses.
We also collect used hearing aids. Glasses and hearing aids in any condition are helpful.
If you have either used eyeglasses or hearing aids, please drop them off in one of our collection boxes (below).
Collection Box Locations:
Idaho Spring Library 219 14th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Georgetown Library 605 6th St, Georgetown, CO 80444
Idaho Spring Elks Lodge 607 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Clear Creek Rec Ctr – Idaho Springs 98 12th Ave, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Dr. Norton – Veterinarian 1209 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Lodge Casino 240 Main Street, Black Hawk, CO 80422