Health Foundation Grants $300,000 for Children's Vision Care in South Florida

The Health Foundation of South Florida has awarded a $300,000 grant over two years to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind to support its Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program. Announced on September 3, 2026, the grant will fund mobile optometric clinics that provide free, comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses to 1,851 low-income schoolchildren in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. This initiative aims to eliminate barriers such as cost, language, and transportation that often prevent vulnerable children from receiving essential eye care, thereby promoting better educational outcomes and overall well-being. (finance.yahoo.com)