Volunteering with 141

A few weekends ago Tina had the pleasure of volunteering with 141 Eyewear to give back to Oregon kids in need. For those of you who don’t know, 141 is a Portland based eyewear company that donates one frame to a child in need, for every frame purchased. We carry 141 in our optical, and love their altruistic message and their beautiful high quality frames.

On Saturday October 28th, Tina joined 141 Eyewear at the Boys & Girls Club in Salem to participate in an EyeCare Event. The goal was to protect sight by increasing community awareness, uniting eyecare professionals and eliminating the lack of access to visual healthcare in underserved communities. Doctors, Opticians, and Optometric Techs volunteered from all over Oregon to help give these children comprehensive eye exams and free 141 frames with prescription lenses for those who needed them. Tina spent her day doing what she loves, fitting people with incredible glasses. She had the pleasure of working with children spanning in age from 4 to 19.

 “I always derive joy from finding the perfect pair of glasses for someone. Today that joy was multiplied exponentially! These kids were so excited to have the opportunity to get a good looking, great fitting, stylish pair of glasses. Knowing that the eyewear we are creating for these children will help them to see more clearly, help them do better in school, and increase their confidence made the experience so much more meaningful to me. I feel so lucky to have been involved in such a wonderful event, and so proud that at Uptown EyeCare & Optical we help support 141, who is responsible for making this all happen.” -Tina Arroyo, ABOC 

All of us at Uptown believe in supporting local businesses, and especially those who look out for our community. If you want to help local kids in need get new glasses, consider purchasing 141 frames for your next pair of specs. You can check them out at www.141eyewear.com or come by and let our opticians show you what they are all about!