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  <title><![CDATA[Eyewear Collection Drive Hosted on Campus Through October 18]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Did you know around the world, 284 million people suffer from poor vision because they don’t have access to or can’t afford glasses?</p><p>Georgia Tech has partnered with OneSight, a family of vision care programs dedicated to improving vision for those in need. OneSight volunteers will recycle and hand-deliver glasses to thousands of people in need during Optical Clinics held annually around the world.</p><p>Human Resources is leading Georgia Tech’s efforts to assist OneSight by holding an eyewear collection drive now through October 18, 2013. During the drive, we will collect:</p><ul><li>Men, women and children's prescription eyewear</li><li>Non-prescription sunglasses</li></ul><p>Five OneSight collection boxes are stationed around campus. Boxes can be found at the following locations:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>OHR lobby</li><li>CRC front desk</li><li>Library circulation desk</li><li>Student Center information desk</li><li>Enterprise Innovation Institute HR office</li></ul><p>If you have questions, please contact BeNedra Williams at 404-894-3925. For more information about OneSight, visit <a href="http://www.onesight.org" target="_blank">www.onesight.org</a>.</p>]]></body>
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