Serving since 2005, ALERT has distributed more than pairs of used eyeglasses to the Philippines, Jamaica, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, and Haiti.
1. Collect used eyeglasses
2. Help with the sorting - Join in the fun each month at Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired, Inc.(SAAVI), 3767 E. Grant Road, Tucson. Call 520-954-0411 for next sorting date.
3. Become a Satellite Sorting Center - Satellite sorting centers are operated by Lions Clubs in Sun Lakes, Mesa, and Globe. If your club is interested in becoming a satellite operation, please contact Lion Barbara Daily, 520-954-0411
4. Make a donation - ALERT is funded entirely by donations from Lions Clubs, individuals, and corporate grants. Send your donation to: ALERT, 8070 E. Calle de Camacho, Tucson, AZ 85715