KVFL is a mobile vision care program that provides vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription eyeglasses to children in over 20 school districts across St. Louis. This school year marks KVFL's 15th year of delivering accessible eye care to children who would otherwise not have the means to obtain it. Without glasses, children with poor vision are at a major disadvantage. Vision impairment not only affects a child's ability to see but also contributes to poor school attendance, lower grades, and a higher incidence of repeating grades. KVFL works with children enrolled in Pre-K through high school so that no child has to struggle to see the board or read their books. By providing the gift of sight to our most vulnerable children, the opportunities are endless. It must start with our children.
Children who need glasses struggle with blurry vision, the inability to focus, and headaches. Kids Vision for Life St. Louis needs your support to continue providing glasses to children in need. Donate today!
Feedback from Our School Nurses
"I had a student with a history of frequent headaches. With her new glasses, headaches are gone."
-Ritenour School Nurse
"I just want to say thank you on behalf of our families here at STEAM Middle School and the Ferguson Florissant School District- We are so very fortunate to be able to have vision services available for our students. This program helps so many that may otherwise go without vision/eye care."
-Ferguson Florissant School Nurse
"I had one of my first graders receive his glasses from KVFL, he was elated! He was shocked at what he could see. He said, "I don't have to look out of the side of my eye to see anymore." Thanks so much KVFL for helping this child and every child at our school."
-St. Louis Public School District Nurse
"The teachers are very excited when the students get their new glasses! They say they see a real difference in their students' school work and attention. We are so grateful for KVFL!"
-Riverview Gardens School District
KVFL's mission is to deliver vision services to disadvantaged children through a school-based model and eliminate poor vision as a barrier to learning in order to achieve higher academic and social outcomes.
Organization name
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis
Mission/Purpose
Education - Early Childhood, Education - K-12, Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness - Hospitals & Clinics
Operating Budget
Small: $250,001 - $1,000,000
Service Area
St Louis City
Audiences Served
Children, Youth, Families
Address
126 Weldon Parkway