Eye Thrive

Eye Thrive works to ensure no child in the St. Louis community fails to thrive simply because their family cannot afford glasses.

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Our work wouldn't be possible without our incredible partners. Because of their support, we're removing barriers and changing futures, one child at a time. Thank you for being part of this mission. 💙

#ThankYou #CommunityPartners #StLouis #Nonprofit #VisionCare #EyeThrive

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March impact, made possible by you. 💙

🏫 31 schools
👀 4,538 screenings
🩺 776 exams
👓 966 glasses
🔁 276 replacements

Every number = a child seeing clearly, learning confidently, and thriving.

Thank you for helping us remove barriers.

#GlassesForTheLou #StLouis

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This World Health Day, vision care is essential, not a luxury.

🔵 43% of kids didn’t pass screenings (up from 38%)
🔵 142 referrals already this year
🔵 43% received two free pairs of glasses

These are kids struggling to see and learn. We’re bringing care to them.

#VisionCare

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👁️ Amblyopia (“lazy eye”) can cause permanent vision loss if untreated past age 8—but caught early, it’s highly treatable.

It’s one of the most common conditions we’re seeing. Thanks to Healthy Vision Association, we’re connecting kids to care before it’s too late. 💙

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This is no joke: free eye exams & glasses for kids in Baden! 👀

Eye Thrive will be at @STLpubLibrary Baden Library on April 1 starting at 9am for kids ages 4–18.

📍 8448 Church St.
🕘 9–11am
🚶 First come, first served—arrive early!

#GlassesForTheLou #CommunityCare #EyeThrive

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Huge thanks to @Evernorth for sponsoring Eye on the Ball! 🏓 Teams are SOLD OUT 🎉, but Spectator tickets are still available! Every ticket supports kids' vision care in our community. Get yours: https://t.co/5BEdgYHAgX

#StLouis #Pickleball #VisionCare #EyeThrive

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⚾️Happy Opening Day, @Cardinals fans! Throwing it back to Fredbird, helping us celebrate our second Mobile Vision Clinic ribbon cutting. Thanks to @CardinalsCare, we're bringing clear vision to more kids in our community. ❤️
#OpeningDay2026 #GlassesForTheLou #STL

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Our Silent Auction is LIVE! 🎉
Bid on VIP St. Louis CITY SC tickets, family fun, coffee bundles, self-care treats & more—all while helping kids see clearly 💙

Don’t wait, items won’t last! 👀
👉 https://t.co/uSNqAXw99F

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"The best day of my life!" 💙 Sakara, a kindergartner, said this when she put on her first pair of glasses from our Mobile Vision Clinic. Help more kids see their world clearly. ✨ https://t.co/wYB01gobg3

#GlassesForTheLou #EyeThrive #StLouis #Nonprofit #VisionCare

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Eye on Parker. Eye on the Ball. 👓

Parker got his first pair of glasses on our Mobile Vision Clinic, and is now ready to see clearly and thrive.

That’s why we play. 🏓

Register now + help more kids get care: https://t.co/5BEdgYHAgX

#EyeOnTheBall #PickleballForGood #StLouis

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We’re proud to celebrate our CEO, Kate McKearn, nominated for the Equity Builder Award at A Night With the Stars hosted by Community Impact Network. ✨

Her leadership at Eye Thrive ensures kids get the care they need, because every child deserves to see their bright future.

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Chance is helping shape the future of vision care 👓 As a member of Eye Thrive We Thrive, he helps guide our work, because kids and families deserve a seat at the table.

Want to get involved? Email [email protected]
When we thrive together, kids thrive too. ✨

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Join us March 28 at @ChickenNPickle for our Eye on the Ball pickleball tournament! 🎾 Every team, rally, and spectator ticket helps kids like Skylar get the vision care they need.

Sign up your team or grab a spectator ticket: https://t.co/5BEdgYHAgX
#EyeOnTheBall #Pickleball

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35 ED visits avoided through our referral program, tracked by Harvard Medical School's @MobileHealthMap. Proactive, school-based vision care isn't just convenient. It's preventative, cost-effective & community-centered. 👁️
#MobileHealth #HealthEquity #VisionCare #StLouis

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Today we celebrate the women who inspire and support our mission, from our team and Board to the mothers and community champions making a difference. We’re proud to empower the girls we serve to dream big, learn confidently, and see a bright future. 👓✨

#IWD2026

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February may be the shortest month, but our impact wasn’t small. 💙

Because of your support, Eye Thrive delivered vision care to kids who need it most:

🏫 25 schools
👀 5,339 screenings
🩺 648 eye exams
👓 885 glasses
🔁 241 replacements

#GlassesForTheLou #StLouis #EyeCare

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When you register for Eye on the Ball, you’re helping kids like Raylin see clearly and thrive. This proud fourth grader left our Mobile Vision Clinic with new glasses and big plans for math class. 🎾 Join us March 28 & rally for real impact: https://t.co/5BEdgYHAgX #EyeOnTheBall

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Mar’Shae chose her first TWO pairs of glasses on our Mobile Vision Clinic 👓

Black for black outfits. Pink for pink outfits. In black that day, she walked back to class in matching frames, beaming.

Clear vision means confidence. ✨

#GlassesForTheLou #EyeThrive #VisionCare

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Grab your favorite pickleball partner and join us Saturday, March 28 at Chicken N Pickle 🎾

Every rally helps provide kids with critical vision care at no cost, so they can learn, play, and thrive.

Spots are limited! 👉 Register now: https://t.co/5BEdgYHAgX
#EyeOnTheBall

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This Black History Month, we honor pioneers who expanded access to vision care despite systemic barriers. David McDonogh broke ground in eye care. Dr. Bess Coleman expanded representation in optometry. We proudly carry their legacy forward. #BlackHistoryMonth #HealthEquity