Used Eye Glasses and Hearing Aids

The Grafton Lions collect used eye glasses and hearing aids and send them to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation recycling center in Rosholt, Wisconsin. At the recycling center, the items are inspected, cleaned and repaired. These rejuvenated glasses and hearing aids are then distributed by Lions clubs though out the world to needy people. Several clubs in Wisconsin travel to Mexico and Latin America to personally distribute the recycled glass. If you have eye glasses or a hearing aid to donate to this effort, please contact Dr. Tom Freed at 262-375-0220.

Wisconsin Lions Foundation Eye Glass Recycling

The Eyeglass Recycling Center in Rosholt Wisconsin is one of only nine centers worldwide. Over one million pair of glasses is processed at the Center, with over 450,000 pair being sent to developing countries. Eyeglasses received at the eyeglass facility at Lions Camp are sorted, cleaned, categorized, bagged, and boxed in preparation for shipment to developing countries. People in developing countries have been known to walk miles and miles to get the free eyeglasses. Qualified personnel fit eyeglasses to their needs as nearly as possible.

WLF - Hearing Aid Program

The WLF Hearing Aid Program helps Wisconsin's needy individuals who are hard of hearing, cannot afford to purchase a hearing instrument, and do not qualify for any existing state-funded financial assistance programs. The success of the Hearing Aid Program relies on the collaborative efforts and generosity of Wisconsin Lions, Lioness, and Leo Clubs, hearing healthcare professionals, and hearing aid manufacturers. Lions, Lioness, and Leo Clubs throughout the State collect used hearing aids and provide funding for recipients; hearing professionals agree to accept reduced fees for their services; and hearing aid manufactures provide large discounts on hearing devices dispensed to recipients. Any individual interested in receiving assistance from the Program is required to fill out an application for financial assistance. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Grafton Lions or by calling the WLF Office, toll-free at 1-877-463-6953.