This year RestoringVision is turning Giving Tuesday into Giving Sight Day! They are looking to raise $50,000 to give 50,000 people the gift of clear vision this holiday season. This year, the Giving Sight Day theme is “New Lens on Life.” RestoringVision is urging everyone to extend their generosity and help the most vulnerable populations access
18 Years, 19 Million Reasons Thanks to YOU!
We would like to congratulate our partners at RestoringVision on their 18th anniversary! We have always been big supporters of their mission to change lives here and abroad by providing vision care to those who need it. Together we have helped over 200,000 people obtain glasses with our See Well, Do Good initiative. To many
GVS Conversation with ULA Network
President of ULA Network Mike Fina talks with our own Tony Rosario about General Vision Services.
TWU Mets’ Spirit Award
TWU Local 100 was honored with the Mets Spirit Award at Citi Field for their brave and tireless work during the pandemic. Friday’s event was held to recognize the contributions made by transport workers over the last two years, and GVS was there to show our support and celebrate. Cheers to a great night of
RestoringVision: 17 Years! 17 Million People Helped!
Today, our partners at RestoringVision are celebrating 17 years of bringing clear vision to the most impoverished people around the world. They have also recently hit a major milestone: 17 MILLION people helped. In honor of these achievements, RestoringVision has launched a “17 Years, 17 Million People Helped” campaign and unveiled its new homepage. These
Vision Care is Essential for Growing Children
Studies have shown that a lack of vision care can have harmful effects on a child’s growth. According to recent surveys, over half of all parents overlook their child’s eye health, which can impede their learning and increase their risk of developing diseases. Eye exams are especially important for growing children. A child’s intellectual
GVS Joins the 2019 Labor Day Parade
GVS’ Tony Rosario and Heather Brown enjoy the Labor Day Parade, walking alongside George Miranda (Vice President, International Teamsters), Chris Silvera (Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 808) and Matthew Bruccoleri (Business Manager, Teamsters Local 272). GVS proudly joined the community to celebrate Labor Day, marching with our union brothers and sisters in the NYC Labor Day
Vision Coverage Saves Lives
Vision is an essential part of life and work. In fact, we use our sight so frequently that we can sometimes take it for granted. But as much as our eyes help us in our everyday lives, their most valuable role could be in safeguarding our health. Vision care is an affordable and effective
GVS Speaks To ‘Blue Collar Buzz’ About Who We Serve and How We’re Giving Back
GVS CEO Myles Lewis recently sat down with Bill Holfeld, host of the Blue Collar Buzz radio show, to talk about RestoringVision, their work with New York’s unions, and also Lewis’ background in the business. Bill Holfeld: I understand that GVS has just rolled out a new program called RestoringVision. Why don’t you tell
Introducing the 2017 GVS Trend Report!
We believe that eyewear doesn’t have to just be for seeing the world around you: it can be a fashion statement, or a you statement. It can be just as important to your look as your shoes, your bag, or your hairstyle. Here in the GVS Trend Report, you’ll find a wide array of current styles and fashions for your eyes, and all sorts of ways to accessorize. Contact your GVS Account Executive today to receive a copy.