OFVA - Oregon Foundation for Vision Awareness

Mission Statement

The Oregon Foundation for Vision Awareness (OFVA) is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission and goal is to provide education, scientific, and charitable services related to eye care to various segments of the general population, particularly children and underprivileged individuals. The Foundation serves as a clearinghouse for future financial assistance programs, charitable contributions, and grant programs for low income and indigent care.

The Critical Need

Visual impairment is one of the ten most frequent causes of disability in America. In children, visual impairment is associated with developmental delays and the need for special education, vocational, and social services. The OFVA has been established to serve as a clearinghouse to help children receive needed eye exams and glasses through public insurance plans or charitable programs. The OFVA started in 2003 for the purpose of bringing together existing programs and other resources to address this critical need in Oregon.

The Foundation

The OFVA is managed and directed by the Board, which is composed of a variety of individuals dedicated to the goals of the Foundation. The full Board meets quarterly, with the executive Board members meeting more frequently. The current Board:

President	Allison Summers, OD	Optometric Physician
Treasurer	Bobin Mont, OD	Optometric Physician
Secretary	Mark Hutchinson	CEO, VisionSite Corporation
	David Wheeler, MD	Pediatric Ophthalmologist, OHSU
	David Wolf, OD	Optometric Physician
	Dawn Warddrip, RNCPNP	Nurse Practitioner
	Susan Littlefield, OD	Optometric Physician
	Kirsten Young, LCSW	Clinical Social Worker, Casey Eye Institute
	Nicole Kopacz, MED	Teacher, Beaverton School District

Advisor	Wayne Schumacher, RHU	Executive Director, Oregon Optometric Physicians Association

A Clearinghouse and Resource

The OFVA fills a critical role in connecting Oregon's children with essential eye care. The Foundation is particularly effective and efficient because it is able to connect most applicants to other existing charitable programs provided by local and national organizations and insurance companies. Click here to view a graphical overview of how the OFVA works.

A Non-Profit Charity

The OFVA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization and relies on the donations of individuals and organizations to provide for all aspects of the Foundation's operations. To contribute to the OFVA please complete the online OFVA donation form or contact Dr. Abbie Jordan at help@ofva.org to make special arrangements.