Sight for All United

01/08/2026

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month-the season of catching the “silent thief of sight” before it steals a thing. At Sight for All United, we bring screenings directly into the community and connect others with exams, glasses, and surgeries, so more people can protect their vision early, easily, and without barriers. Your eyes tell the story of your life. Let’s help keep every chapter clear.

01/06/2026

Meet Paige Fortner, Sight for All United’s new Development & Community Engagement Director.

She brings a deep commitment to the community, a belief that everyone deserves clear vision, and a passion for connecting people with the care they need. Paige has spent her career building programs that center dignity, access, and human connection, and she’s excited to bring that heart and experience to Sight for All United.

Paige is looking forward to meeting partners, volunteers, supporters, and the many communities we serve. Together, we’ll keep expanding access, strengthening impact, and ensuring that sight, and possibility, are truly for all.

01/05/2026

More than 50% of kids who fail a vision screening never get an eye exam.

The most common reason? Access. That's why we’re bringing the vision care directly to them.

The Vision Zone van launches this year. We need your help to reach more kids in 2026.

$150 changes everything for one kid → fishandfriends.fun/donate

Vision To Learn
Nouns
Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc.

01/04/2026

Today is World Braille Day, a celebration of a writing system that transforms touch into independence, literacy, and opportunity. At Sight for All United, we know accessibility isn’t optional, it’s essential. From screenings to support, we work to clear barriers so every person can fully engage with the world around them.

01/02/2026

January reminds us of one simple truth: caring for your eyes is caring for your life. Nearly 90% of vision loss is preventable when caught early and access shouldn’t be the barrier. If you’re not connected with an eye doctor or worried about the cost, SFAU is here to help you see a brighter, clearer future. For more information, call 330.750.1867.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Let's make it the best one yet.

12/31/2025

https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/governor-dewine-announces-ohios-rural-health-transformation-program-award

We're thrilled to celebrate Governor DeWine's announcement that Ohio has been awarded over $200 MILLION through the Rural Health Transformation Program!

At Sight for All United, we're incredibly proud to have inspired the vision care program that became OhioSEE. Seeing what started as a local initiative grow into a statewide solution has been truly inspiring.

Now, we're even more excited that OhioSEE is expanding across Ohio! Every child deserves access to quality vision care, and this funding will help make that a reality for thousands more students.

Thank you to Governor DeWine and Ohio's leaders for recognizing the importance of rural health equity. Together, we're building a healthier Ohio where every child can see clearly and succeed!

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care across Ohio's rural communiti...

12/31/2025

As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a breath to appreciate every moment of clarity this year brought to our community. From vision screenings to new glasses to life-changing referrals, we’ve walked alongside so many neighbors of all ages on their journey to better sight.

Now we’re stepping into 2026 with clear purpose and a bigger commitment than ever to making eye care accessible for all.

12/31/2025

As 2025 winds down, we’re taking a breath to appreciate every moment of clarity this year brought to our community. From vision screenings to new glasses to life-changing referrals, we’ve walked alongside so many neighbors of all ages on their journey to better sight.

Now we’re stepping into 2026 with clear purpose and a bigger commitment than ever to making eye care accessible for all.

United Way - Youngstown Mahoning Valley
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation
Ohio Governor's Office of Appalachia
Vision To Learn
Envision Blind Sports
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Youngstown Lions Club
RSVP of Columbiana and Jefferson Counties
Eye Care Associates
Essilor Vision Foundation
American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund
Youngstown State University
Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc.

12/29/2025

Why can't schools just handle vision screenings themselves?

They try. But here's what happens:
👁️ Thousands of kids never get screened—vision problems go undetected until they're falling behind
👁️ Families can't get to eye doctors—no transportation, no insurance, no time off work
👁️ Kids with serious concerns fall through the cracks

Vision vans solve all three problems…
1️⃣ Find the kids who need help—advanced screeners catch what eye charts miss.
2️⃣ Bring the eye clinic to them—mobile vans come directly to schools, zero barriers.
3️⃣ Set families up for success—education plus connections to specialists for serious concerns.

The Vision Zone van is launching in 2026.

$150 puts one kid on that van → fishandfriends.fun/donate

Vision To Learn
Nouns
Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc.

12/24/2025

This holiday season, we're celebrating milestones that matter. Because of your support..

more patients were served
more glasses were provided
more people received the care they deserve

Every number represents a person whose world just got a little clearer, and that’s because of you.

Thank you for helping us build a community where everyone has the chance to see their holidays, their lives, their loved ones, and their future… clearly. 💙✨

Want to be a part?

Check out our website: www.sightforallunited.org
To donate: https://bit.ly/donateforsight

12/22/2025

Before 2025 ends, give one kid the gift of sight.

Right now, there are kids sitting in Ohio classrooms who can't see what their teacher is writing. They're labeled "problem students" when the real problem is they need glasses.

Everything they need, in one place →

✓ Vision screening at their school
✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Prescription glasses that actually fit
✓ Follow-up care for their family
✓ Zero cost to them

Kids who get glasses see 41% fewer disciplinary actions and 13% better reading scores. Problem students become thriving students.
Tax-deductible donations must be made by December 31.

$150 changes everything for one kid → fishandfriends.fun/donate

Vision To Learn
Nouns
Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc.