Punta Gorda Kiwanis "SOS" Save Old Spectacles Program - Punta Gorda, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member crackergals
N 26° 55.649 W 082° 03.804
17R E 394423 N 2978847
Punta Gorda "SOS" Save Old Spectacles Program Giving the gift of good vision to Punta Gorda's needy
Waymark Code: WM5P1W
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T-Legend
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Located just inside the entrance to Fisherman's Village this drop- off spot is operated by the Punta Gorda Kiwanis Club. There are many collections sites for this program throughout town. The old eyeglasses are re-habbed and then given to folks who would otherwise be unable to afford eyeglasses.
Continuously at this location for six months or more.: yes

Structure does NOT have wheels.: yes

Charity name: Punta Gorda Kiwanis Club

How does this organization help others?:
The Punta gorda Kiwanis Club has been serving Punta Gorda since 1925. They serve our community through youth programs and provide goods and services to many other local charities. This club also sponsors the Veterans Memorial Garden at Laishley Park.


Items accepted:
Used Eyeglasses


Address or location description:
Fisherman's Village Main Entrance 1200 W. Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL


Website of charity: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:
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