respectacle

We are the ReSpectacle chapter at the University of Iowa. 

We redistribute gently used glasses to underserved communities across the globe. Our glasses are donated by members of our community. They are then cleaned, categorized, and loaded into our online database based on their prescription.

ReSpectacle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. 

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Donate Glasses

We accept gently used glasses for donation.

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Volunteer

Attend one of our events to sort through and process glasses.

2017

CCOM Organization of the Year

News

press citizen

Iowa City native impacts the world with growing non-profit ReSpectacle

Thursday, August 16, 2018
Dick Hakes
Iowa City Press-Citizen
jeffrey lynch

MD Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey Lynch

Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Corrie Pelc
Ophthalmology Web

Farsighted

Monday, January 11, 2016
Keith Poehlman
University of Iowa College of Public Health

Events

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive promotional image

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Wednesday, August 26 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.
Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive promotional image

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Thursday, August 27 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.
Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive promotional image

Iowa ReSpectacle Back to School Donation Drive

Friday, August 28 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (all day)
Medical Education Research Facility
Donate used glasses to be recycled and redistributed across the globe during the back-to-school season! Drop-off locations are available from Aug. 24 to Sept. 25 across the University of Iowa campuses and clinics.
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Get involved with Iowa ReSpectacle by volunteering at one of our events!

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