Goleta Vision Clinic Receives $100,000 from Lions Club to Expand Care

A large crowd gathered at SEE Vision Care in Goleta on Tuesday as SEE International celebrated a $100,000 gift from the Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club. The donation is aimed at strengthening the clinic's operations and expanding access to vision care for underserved patients in the community.

Community leaders, supporters, and elected officials packed the room for the celebration, highlighting the importance of the partnership. According to Donald Bell, CEO of SEE International, the investment will help the clinic treat thousands of patients in the coming year.

“SEE and the Goleta Alliance will treat thousands of patients together in the year to come. That’s something not easily replicated,” Bell said.

“Secondarily, I hope they come away with the understanding of eye care for both the adults and the children.”

SEE International has been serving communities in Santa Barbara County for more than 50 years, providing essential eye care services. The new funding is expected to significantly boost the clinic’s capacity to reach patients who might otherwise go without vision care.

The event underscored the ongoing commitment of local organizations to address health disparities in the region.