How to Get Help in Maury County, Tennessee for Getting Eye Glasses

For those residing in Maury County, Tenn., who can not afford eyeglasses, a number of agencies can assist.

Visual impairment affects a person's quality of life, particularly when someone cannot afford necessary eyeglasses. Fortunately, there are agencies with a mission to help those in need. If you reside in Maury County, Tenn., a number of resources are available to assist you in obtaining eyeglasses.

Instructions

1. Contact the United Way. The United Way of Maury County, Tenn., helps with a variety of needs. Not only does this organization provide direct support in some cases, but officials also connect those in need to other agencies that can assist. Call 2-1-1 to speak to a United Way of Maury County representative about your need for eyeglasses.

2. Contact the Lions Club. The Lions Club mission is to help those in need of eyeglasses and other health-related services. Unfortunately, the Maury County Lions Club has disbanded, but there are other Lions Club chapters in the region. See resources for a list of all Tennessee Lions Clubs.

3. Contact the senior citizens agency. If the person in need of eyeglasses is 60 years of age or older, contact the Maury County Senior Citizens agency for assistance. This agency has resources available for a variety of senior citizen programs and benefits. The senior center is located at 1020 Lion Parkway in Columbia. Call the center at 931-388-9595.

4. Contact MoralEyes. A company known as MoralEyes donates one pair of reading glasses for every pair purchased. See resources to contact this business and tell them why you need new glasses.

References

• United Way of Maury County, Tennessee: Need Help? Call 2-1-1
• Lions Clubs International: Assistance Requests
• Maury County Senior Citizen Center: Home: Programs

Resources

• Lions Clubs International: Lions/Leo Club Locator
• MoralEyes: Contact