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Causes: Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Mission: The washington eye foundation was formed to support the charitable, educational, and scientific activities of waeps through its activities.
Programs: Activities will include - creating and distributing public service announcements regarding eye and vision care; arranging for free glaucoma screenings to individuals who are unable to afford such screenings; developing and conducting education programs for members of waeps and the public; arranging for free vision screenings for children whose families are unable to afford such screenings; creating educational materials for use by waeps' members; conducting charitable events supporting eye research or disease research related to conditions that may affect the eyes; funding scientific research into ophthalmic diseases; engaging with medical students and residents regarding waeps and eye and vision care; connecting patients in need of care to local ophthalmologists; and making grants to waeps to support waeps' charitable, educational, and scientific purposes.