Support Our Efforts

You can help support the Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut through donations.

The Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut is a non-profit charitable organization and is recognized as a 501c3 corporation by the Internal Revenue Service. All funds received are used to finance the operation of the Center and to supply services and devices to our clients. The Center is funded 100% by donations from Lions Clubs, individuals, and other businesses/organizations. The Center receives no regular funding from Federal, State, or Municipal sources. Your generous donations help us continually provide high quality services to our existing clients, and to expand our services by reaching new clients.

You can donate by Check or Money Order

You can send a donation by check or money order. Please mail your donation, along with any special notes, to:

Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern CT
P.O. Box 43
Colchester, CT 06415

You can Honor an Outstanding LION

The Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut offers a very special award, the Ambassador of Sight. This award acknowledges outstanding humanitarian service by an individual or organization. While usually awarded to a member of a Lions Club, this award can also be bestowed on non-lions to recognize their extraordinary humanitarian contributions in supporting Low Vision clients. Complete information about this award can be found by clicking this link

Remember us at Journey for Sight time

When your Lions club participates in the annual District 23C Journey for Sight Walkathon, the club membership gets to decide how half their pledges will be distributed. The Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut is one of the approved programs/organizations that your club can designate to receive your portion of the Walkathon proceeds. Use your voice as a Lion to promote the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut when it is time to distribute these funds.

Corporate and Business Contributions

Because the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut is designated a 501(c)(3) corporation under Federal law, corporate and business donors can take advantage of tax deductions for their contributions. For more general information regarding tax deductions for charitable contributions click this link To further discuss making a tax deductible charitable contribution to the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut please contact us at:

Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern CT
P.O. Box 43
Colchester, CT 06415

Or send an email to weserve@llvcect.org. Our Board of Directors would be happy to discuss any support opportunities you can offer.

Beyond Financial Contributions

You can help the Lions Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut in several ways other than financial. If you know someone that could benefit from our services, please help them get in touch with us. Perhaps you can offer assistance in transporting a client in need to our offices or a senior center where our licensed optician visits regularly.

Our patient phone number is (866) 319-9733