Conexus provides technology based comprehensive vision programs to over 20,000 students annually because 80% of what a child learns in school is through vision and 1 in 4 students has a vision problem significant enough to impact their learning.  Conexus works to insure that all children reach their fullest potential by eliminating undetected and untreated vision problems as barriers to success in school and life.  From hunger to homelessness, vision is on of the most affordable and correctible challenges facing our youth.  Investing in Conexus is investing in solutions.

Eyes of the Future Sponsors

Ed Greene
Dennis Mayo

Bright Start Sponsors

Wayne Castleberry
Roxane Gilmore
Terrence Kerner
Bo Pegram, OD
Tim Gresham

Partner Sponsors

Suzanne Everhart, DO
Kevin Scott, MD
Anthony Viti, MD
Cal Whitehead
Ed Wortham, MD
Robin Mead
Melissa Perry
Conexus meets the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. 

20/20 Club
​Giving Levels

$100/month           
Eyes of the Future Sponsor
$1,200 annual tax deductible charitable contribution
Provides VisioCheck to 5 classrooms of students and will find 30 students in need of follow up vision care.
$50/month
Bright Start Sponsor
$600 annual tax deductible charitable contribution
Provides VisioCheck to 3 classrooms of students and will find 15 students in need of follow up vision care.
$35/month
Partner Sponsor
$420 annual tax deductible charitable contribution
Provides VisioCheck to 2 classroom and will find 10 students in need of follow-up vision care.
$20/month
Member
$240 annual tax deductible charitable contribution
Provides VisioCheck to 1 classroom and will find 6 students in need of follow-up vision care. 

How To Sign Up

Mobile
Text 2020club to 41444 and follow the instructions.
​Online
​Click Here for the secure donation form.
​​Please remember to select "Monthly" for a recurring gift.

Goal: 150 New Members

Because:
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  • 80% of what a child learns in school is through vision.
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  • 1 in 4 school children has a vision problem significant enough to impact learning.
 
  • Children with uncorrected vision of less than 20/20 are 3 times more likely to fail a grade in school.
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  • 70% of juvenile delinquents have an untreated vision problem.
formerly Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Headquarters: 11618 Busy Street, Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 423-2020   |   (888) 790-2020   |   www.ConexusVision.org   |   contact us
Conexus meets the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability.
A Tradition of Saving Sight
Conexus, formerly known as Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic, was established in 1957 as the National Society to Prevent Blindness - Virginia Affiliate. Throughout our history, our name has changed to reflect our vision and reach, but our mission is clear: eliminating undetected and untreated vision problems as barriers to success, enabling all children to reach their fullest potential.
Conexus is a 501(c)3 public charity, IRS Tax ID 46-5257732. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, Virginia Dep’t of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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