Friends for Sight

Friends for Sight Providing FREE vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses in Utah since 1955. nonprofit organization

Your donation brings clear vision & brighter futures for ALL in Utah.
-501(c)3. Mission Statement: Friends for Sight works passionately each day to save sight and change lives. We do this by providing free vision screenings, working to ensure that people of all ages and backgrounds have access to quality eye care, and disseminating information about eye safety, threats to vision, and available community resources.

Paddles Up!  September is right around the corner. Have you remembered to signup for our  Benefit Tournament on Septembe...
06/04/2026

Paddles Up! September is right around the corner. Have you remembered to signup for our Benefit Tournament on September 26th? For just $50, your registration helps provide a pair of prescription glasses to a local Utahn. Be sure to join us for fun, friendly, competition and meaningful impact. Find the link to register in our LinkTree!

Did you know we are partnered with the DMV?! When you “Shift Into Giving” and add just $2 to your transaction, you help ...
05/26/2026

Did you know we are partnered with the DMV?! When you “Shift Into Giving” and add just $2 to your transaction, you help provide vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses for Utah kids ready to learn, explore, and thrive.

A small donation can make a life changing difference for a student, enabling them to confidently navigate everyday adventures.

This DMV giving program is one of the biggest ways our community comes together to help children step into brighter futures.

One simple way to help children explore their world with confidence is through vision care. When children can see clearl...
05/21/2026

One simple way to help children explore their world with confidence is through vision care. When children can see clearly, they’re better prepared to learn, explore, and grow into the future ahead of them. That’s why early vision screenings matter—they help catch small challenges early so kids can keep discovering their world with confidence. A simple check today can help open the door to a lifetime of curiosity, learning, and possibility.

Stay connected to the stories, the impact, and the moments that help our community see a little more clearly.Join our ne...
05/19/2026

Stay connected to the stories, the impact, and the moments that help our community see a little more clearly.
Join our newsletter for feel good updates, behind the scenes moments, and zero spam energy!
We promise it’s the kind of email you actually open ☺️

05/14/2026

At a recent community resource event, we met a woman experiencing homelessness who struggled to see well enough to read street signs or find shelter. After receiving a simple pair of glasses, everything changed. With clearer vision, she was able to access the support she needed and is now living in her own apartment. She shared her story with deep emotion and gratitude- a powerful reminder of how small acts of care can truly change lives.

YOU'RE INVITED! Grab your paddle and come play for a purpose.Join Friends for Sight for our first Pickleball Benefit Tou...
05/08/2026

YOU'RE INVITED! Grab your paddle and come play for a purpose.

Join Friends for Sight for our first Pickleball Benefit Tournament on September 26 from @‌10am-3pm at the Sports Mall in Murray. This ladder style (king of the court) tournament is all about friendly competition, connection, and community impact.

There will be food, fun prizes, and a raffle all wrapped into a day full of rallying for a great cause. Every registration helps provide a pair of glasses for a local Utahn, opening the door for each individuals next adventure.

Gather your crew or come solo and sign up today! Come play, connect, and help more young people explore their world with clear vision.

https://givebutter.com/ready-set-sight-pickleball-tournament-2026-3dv5gz

We’re feeling inspired after attending the Salt Lake Chamber Business Women’s Forum 2026 this past Tuesday, “The Courage...
05/07/2026

We’re feeling inspired after attending the Salt Lake Chamber Business Women’s Forum 2026 this past Tuesday, “The Courage to Connect: Leadership That Unites.”

Thank you for inviting Friends for Sight into such a meaningful space. It was an energizing day of learning, connection, and shared purpose with so many incredible leaders across our community.

A special thank you to guest speaker Mindy B Young for her powerful perspective on community-based impact. Her insights on strengthening communication through kindness, understanding, and deep listening truly resonated with our mission. The reminder to ground decisions in shared values felt especially meaningful as we continue working to help children explore their world and next adventures through new lenses.

We’re always grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn, and grow alongside others who believe in building stronger, more connected communities. Here’s to continuing the work together.

EditThank you to everyone who supported Friends for Sight during  . Your generosity and the visibility through Utah Nonp...
05/05/2026

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Thank you to everyone who supported Friends for Sight during . Your generosity and the visibility through Utah Nonprofit Association and Utah Gives, helps expand access to essential vision care for Utah kids.

Every donation helps local students get the glasses they need to learn, grow, and explore their world with confidence. The need continues to grow, with more families joining our waitlist each day.

Please keep the giving going, together, we can ensure every Utahn has access to the vision care they need.

This is it, Utah. Only hours left in the first-ever  . If you’ve been meaning to give, now’s the moment. Your support of...
05/01/2026

This is it, Utah. Only hours left in the first-ever . If you’ve been meaning to give, now’s the moment. Your support of Friends For Sight helps local kids from underserved communities get the glasses an eye care they need for school.
https://www.utahgives.org/organization/Friends-For-Sight





What a meaningful morning for our team! Here we have some behind the scenes shots of our Executive Director Jamie Justic...
04/30/2026

What a meaningful morning for our team! Here we have some behind the scenes shots of our Executive Director Jamie Justice seen with Utah Nonprofits Association CEO Jill Bennett on a live broadcast to share the heart and mission behind Friends for Sight. The work we’re so passionate about.

THANK YOU to the UNA for inviting us into that space and for all that you do to uplift organizations across our state. We had such a great time participating in the first annual Utah Gives and being part of something that brings so many people together in support of community care.

Today is the final day of Utah Gives, and there’s still time to make an impact. Join us in helping more children explore their world through new lenses by making a contribution today. Every gift brings us one step closer!

https://www.utahgives.org/organization/Friends-For-Sight?utm_source=Friends%20For%20Sight&utm_campaign=ce1abfe28e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_01_20_11_28_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4795577ed5-570877830

Address

6715 South 1300 East Suite 250
Salt Lake City, UT
84121

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18012437890

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