We are profoundly grateful to the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara for their incredibly generous grant, a gift that will truly change lives. 💙 This wonderful funding opportunity will expand our local SEE Vision Care (SVC) Program by hiring a new optometrist and administrative staff member. This will allow our Goleta clinic to open one more day each week, and our Mobile Vision Unit to serve patients one extra day each month in Carpinteria, reaching more people in need where they are. With this expansion, over 1,000 individuals in our community will gain access to essential vision care, many for the first time in years. These are farmworkers, veterans, elders, children, parents; people whose lives will be changed by something as simple and powerful as the ability to see clearly. This grant doesn’t just add more clinic days—it adds opportunity, resiliency, empowerment, and hope. We’re also thrilled to stand alongside 10 other incredible nonprofits who received funding to create positive, lasting change across Santa Barbara County. SEE is honored to be part of this movement for a healthier, more equitable future. To the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara: thank you for helping us bring light, clarity, and care to those who need it most. #TogetherInSight #Humanitarian #EyeCare #Ophthalmology #International #Surgical #Vision #Sight #Impact (fb)

Happy Healthy Vision Month! Observed each May, it’s a time to raise awareness about the importance of eye health, and this year, we’re celebrating with action. Our first field visit for our newly launched De Campo a Campo initiative took place just in time for Healthy Vision Month. In partnership with the California Farmworker Foundation, we visited Plantel Nurseries in Santa Maria to provide free vision screenings to workers, many of whom hadn’t had their eyes checked in years. By delivering care directly to those who often lack access, this initiative empowers individuals to prioritize their vision as part of their overall well-being. Read Rodelio’s story + learn more how we’re making an impact on our blog: https://www.seeintl.org/blog/de-campo-a-campo-brings-vision-services-to-farmworkers/ #TogetherInSight #Humanitarian #EyeCare #Ophthalmology #International #Surgical #Vision #Sight #Impact (fb)