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Our Vision About New Eyes for the Needy

New Eyes for the Needy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1932 to improve the vision of the less fortunate.

New Eyes is endorsed by:
  • The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness
  • Fight for Sight, Inc.
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • The Opticians Association of America

    New Eyes operates primarily through volunteer efforts, led by a 15-member Board of Trustees. The paid staff consists of an Executive Director, U. S. Voucher Program Coordinator and Community Relations Coordinator.
    New Eyes for the Needy
    New Eyes for the Needy headquarters
    in Millburn, New Jersey

    Recycling programs, including the sorting and distribution of used eyeglasses, are operated by hundreds of adult and student volunteers.

    New Eyes for the Needy is a United Way Agency.

    The New Eyes office, recycling center, and Jewelry and Giftware Showroom are housed at the New Eyes headquarters, located at:

          549 Millburn Avenue
          Short Hills, NJ 07078





    Awards

    New Eyes for the Needy has received many honors and awards, including:

    2007 Community Service Award from Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce

    2006 Bronze Medal in Public Service from Horizon Interactive Awards for our website.

    Star of Vision's Helping Hands Award, presented by PPG Industries and Jobson Publishing LLC.

    Visionary Award, presented by the Eye Institute of New Jersey.

    Telly Award for Public Service, presented by Homer & Durham Advertising.

    Public Service Award, presented by the New York State Optometric Association.

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