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Meet Maria Elena Ramírez Sasay, the Heart Behind our Clinics
If you’ve ever joined a Hope Alliance expedition to Santiago Atitlán, chances are you’ve seen a bustling clinic unfold like magic. Behind...
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Apr 223 min read


Join the Vision: Volunteer Training Now Open!
Hope Alliance is looking for compassionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our incredible team of clinic volunteers right here in...
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Apr 221 min read


Eating for Sight
by, Amy Eskind Vision can absolutely be bolstered by the food in your diet. In fact, eating the right foods may stave off or stop the...
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Apr 222 min read


Glasses, Grit, and Global Impact: Dr. Rich Humpherys in Focus
For Dr. Rich Humpherys, optometry has never just been a job—it’s practically a superpower. With little more than a retinoscope and a...
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Mar 244 min read
The Hidden Impact of Vision Loss on Mental Health
When we think about vision loss, we often focus on the physical challenges—difficulty reading, driving, or recognizing faces. But the...
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Mar 242 min read


Snap Finance and Hope Alliance Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
Hope Alliance is excited to share the news of a corporate partnership with Snap Finance, a company renowned for its commitment to...
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Mar 31 min read


We've got a BIG announcement!
But you'll need to attend our Sunnies for Sight event on March 14th to find out! Hope Alliance is excited to share that we are moving...
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Mar 21 min read


Hope Alliance Gets a Major Upgrade to Vision Care Thanks to Summit County Grant
Great news from Hope Alliance! We’re excited to announce that through a generous grant from Summit County (Utah) we are taking our vision...
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Mar 21 min read


The Life-Changing Impact of Volunteer Vision Care: A Conversation with Scott Farrell, OD
Since 2017, Scott Farrell, OD, has been a dedicated volunteer optometrist with Hope Alliance, providing free eye care to underserved...
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Feb 14 min read


Meet the 2025 Class of New Hope Alliance Volunteers: A New Wave of Support for Our Vision Clinics
At Hope Alliance, we are thrilled to introduce the 2025 class of trained volunteers who are now ready to assist at our Vision Clinic in...
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Jan 301 min read


Hope Alliance and Eye Corp Transform Lives in Tanzania
Hope Alliance, in partnership with Eye Corp, celebrated a remarkable success during a seven-day eye clinic held in the villages near...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read


Scott Marlin, Hope Alliance Trustee
From a career as an Army officer to the early days of a grassroots humanitarian organization, Scott Marlin is quite familiar with working...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read


Fund-a-Need
Hope Alliance is seeking funding for specific optometric equipment needed for our clinics. You can play a critical part in our...
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Aug 2, 20243 min read


Ever Wonder How Hope Alliance Operates Vision Clinics?
Hope Alliance's clinics are nearly entirely operated by volunteers. Our highly trained and experienced eye doctors dedicate their skills...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


Service Above Self
Early May 2024 marked a collaboration of community focused organizations. Rotary International's mission is "Service Above Self", and so...
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May 14, 20241 min read


Glasses Can Be a Boon to Income
“Glasses aren’t just good for your eyes. They can be a boon to income, too”, Gabrielle Emanuel wrote in a recent NPR report on how giving...
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Apr 25, 20243 min read


Retired Pilot Dell Fuller Finds New Purpose With Hope Alliance
An out-of-the-blue invitation nearly 15 years ago changed the course of Dell Fuller’s life. Would he be interested in joining an...
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Apr 25, 20242 min read


Hope Alliance serves Mexico for the 12th Year in October 2023
We want to share the success of our most recent vision expedition to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, marking our 12th annual vision clinic for...
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Apr 15, 20241 min read


Q&A with Long-time Volunteer Deborah Smith
We caught up with Deborah Smith, a longtime volunteer. We asked Smith to recount her experiences and impressions from her first trip to...
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Mar 29, 20243 min read


Meet Justus Tusiimegye: When Perseverance Meets Passion
Justus Tusiimegye was born and raised by both his mother and father, as the eldest of eight children (3 boys and 5 girls) in the...
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Feb 26, 20242 min read
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