New Eyes High School Chapter Program
Start a chapter. Help someone see.
Since 1932, New Eyes has provided new prescription eyeglasses to people who can't afford them. Now high school students across the country are joining in — one chapter, one fundraiser, one pair of glasses at a time.
Found a chapter See the goalsNew Eyes changes lives one pair of glasses at a time through clear vision. Every chapter goal on this page is measured in people assisted with the simple, yet critical tool of eyeglasses, bringing joy, hope, and opportunity to those in need across the United States.
How it works
What a New Eyes chapter actually does
A chapter is a small group of students at one high school who raise money and awareness for New Eyes during the school year. You set the pace. We give you everything you need to run it.
Raise funds
Bake sales, car washes, jewelry collections, restaurant nights,5K runs, online drives — whatever works at your school. Every dollar goes toward eyeglasses.
Spread the word
Present to clubs, homerooms and assemblies using our ready-made slide deck. Millions of Americans go without glasses simply because they cost too much. Most people don't know that.
Track your impact
Log every event in your chapter's event tracker and watch your total climb toward Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
Get recognized
Chapters that hit a goal are named on this page, and founders can request a letter confirming their service hours and leadership role.
Chapter goals
Bronze, Silver and Gold
Reach a goal any time during the school year and your chapter is added to the Honor Roll below. There's no deadline to hit a tier — and no penalty for aiming high and landing at Bronze.
Bronze
$625 raised
A realistic first-year goal. One well-run bake sale and a dress-down day will usually get you there.
Silver
$1,250 raised
A full classroom of kids and then some. Chapters usually reach Silver by running two or three events across a semester.
Gold
$2,500 raised
One hundred people who couldn't see clearly, but can now. Gold chapters can pair a school-wide event with local business sponsors.
Every $25 raised covers one pair of prescription glasses for an adult and two pairs for each child, no matter how complicated the prescription, including durable, high quality frames, polycarbonate, shatter-proof lenses and shipping to the recipient.
Sign up
Found a chapter at your school
Fill out the sign-up form and we'll email you the Chapter Handbook — it includes presentation templates, fundraising event ideas, and your chapter event tracker. There's no cost to start a chapter and no minimum number of members.
Opens in a new tab. Takes about two minutes — no Google account needed.
Recognition
Chapter Honor Roll
Chapters that have reached a fundraising goal, and the number of people who can see clearly because of them.
No chapters on the Honor Roll yet.
The first name here is still open. It could be your school.Announcements
Chapter updates
Deadlines, contests, and news for chapter founders. Check back at the start of each month.
Video contest entries open
Chapters can submit a short video about why clear vision matters at their school. Entries are due [DATE] and the winning chapter will be featured on the New Eyes social channels. Full rules are in the Chapter Handbook.
The Chapter Program is now open nationwide
Students in all 50 states can now found a New Eyes chapter. Sign up above and we'll send your handbook within a few business days.
Ready to start?
It takes one student to found a chapter. Everything after that, we're here to help.
Found a chapterQuestions about the Chapter Program?
Email info@new-eyes.org