Centers are also located in France, South Africa, and Spain. All of these centers are operated by Lions Clubs. The Northern Virginia center began operation in June 1998 thanks to the generous donations of nine local Lions Clubs. The Recycling Center needs your support in three areas. Most of our volunteers come from local Lions Clubs, but we welcome any group as small as four or five people.
Youth groups are certainly welcome to come and help.
Days, evenings and weekend hours can be arranged to accommodate your group. Used Eyeglasses Used eyeglasses are sent to the center from all parts of the eastern United States. Lions are asked to bring or ship used eyeglasses to the Northern Virginia Center. Lions Clubs are the principal collectors of used eyeglasses but other organizations have become interested in this worthwhile project and have joined in collecting glasses. A number of school aged children have been working to collect glasses and enjoy being involved with this work.