by JJ Scarbrough | Nov 28, 2017 | Fundraiser
This year, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater...
by JJ Scarbrough | Jul 19, 2017 | Community, Eye Care for Kids, Meet our Doctors, New Glasses, Partnerships
So proud of the work and the commitment we make to St. Louis every school year. Thank you to our founder and community partner, Crown Vision Center, for this wonderful piece about Kids Vision for Life St. Louis....
by JJ Scarbrough | May 5, 2017 | Community
Not sure what exactly Kids Vision for Life has done for the St. Louis Community? Check out this handy infographic to see the impact KVFL has had in St. Louis! If you would like to help our program, please consider a donation on this upcoming Give STL Day on May 11th....
by JJ Scarbrough | Apr 28, 2017 | Community
In this week’s Notes from a Nurse, KVFL talks with Ashley Karleskint, Registered Medical Assistant for Bayless Junior High in the Bayless School District. —— The KVFL program began in 2009 and only provided vision services for students in K-6th grades at...
by JJ Scarbrough | Apr 21, 2017 | Community
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis works with over 150 school nurses and administrators to bring no-cost vision services to local students in the St. Louis area. Our school contacts are a crucial aspect of our program as they are in direct contact with both students and...
by JJ Scarbrough | Apr 14, 2017 | Community
Do you remember your first pair of glasses? Many of our KVFL students are shocked at the difference when they first put on their new glasses. We’ve heard students say everything from an excited, “wow, everything is really clear now,” to my personal favorite, “your...
by JJ Scarbrough | Mar 28, 2017 | Partnerships
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (KVFL) is pleased to announce that we have received a $20,000 grant from the Healthy Vision Association. These funds will support the program as we continue to provide quality no cost vision services for over 33,000 local elementary and...
by JJ Scarbrough | Mar 24, 2017 | Community, Eye Care for Kids, Partnerships
Proper vision is crucial to a child’s success in school, but not all students have access to the critical vision care they need. According to the Vision and Health Organization, uninsured children are three times as likely to go without eyeglasses when needed. Kids...
by JJ Scarbrough | Mar 22, 2017 | Community, Eye Care for Kids, Partnerships
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis visits over 150 elementary and middle schools in the area, seeing over 33,000 students each school year. School nurses are a vital aspect of our program, as they help schedule visits and ensure that students are prepared for our on-site...
by JJ Scarbrough | Mar 15, 2017 | Community, Fundraiser
Kids Vision for Life St. Louis is participating in our second Give STL Day, which will be held on Thursday, May 11. This year, the St. Louis Community Foundation has partnered with a new technology vendor, CiviCore, a developer with more than 15 years of experience...
