November Recap and New Events

We at the Princeton chapter of Unite for Sight are geared up and ready for the busy holidays. This month, we had our first school outreach trip of the year at Little Leisure and, dare we say, it ended up being a very successful event! Here are some other activities we have forthcoming.

Bake Sale Fundraiser
11/30/10 in Frist Campus Center (late meal)
We will be having a baking party Monday night and selling some yummy UFS brownies made with the fondest TLC in Frist Tuesday during late meal hours.

UFS Winter Party!
12/02/10 in 98 Blair
Because of the nature of UFS events, we don’t always get to work with the other members of the group so this is a great chance for all of us to get to know each other. Not to mention, there will be lots of yummy food involved. Join us and get to know your fellow volunteers!

Global Bazaar
12/05/10 from 1-4 PM in the Chancellor Green Rotunda
Volunteers will be selling some African handiwork and beautiful greeting cards designed by our own Christina Gupfinger. 100% of the donations we raise for this event will be used to fund eye care for low-income patrons at one of Unite for Sight’s international programs.

Envision It! Fundraiser
12/10/10 from 7-10 PM in Frist
Volunteers will be holding a fun outreach event for local Princeton youth. Activities will be eye-care themed and will include some fun art projects! 100% of the donations we raise for this event will be used to fund eye care for low-income patrons at one of Unite for Sight’s international programs.

Arch Sing Fundraiser
12/16/10 under Blair Arch (late meal)
Join us in listening the blissful Yuletide croons of Tigressions and other awesome Princeton a cappella groups in support of Unite for Sight’s fundraising efforts. 100% of the donations we raise for this event will be used to fund eye care for low-income patrons at one of Unite for Sight’s international programs.

October Fundraisers

The fall semester is in full swing and so is Princeton UFS. Check out some of the awesome fundraisers we have planned for October!

Bubble Tea Fundraiser (sponsored by Fruity Yogurt)
10/1/10 at Frist Campus Center
We will be selling bubble tea at Frist Campus Center for all the thirsty Tigers out there! 100% of the donations we raise for this event will be used to fund eye care for low-income patrons at one of Unite For Sight’s international programs.

Movie Night Fundraiser : The Social Network (sponsored by UFO)
10/14/10 – 10/16/10 at Garden Theater
Unite for Sight volunteers will be asking for donations at the UFO showing of The Social Network. 100% of the donations we raise for this event will be used to fund eye care for low-income patrons at one of Unite For Sight’s international programs.

Be sure to check out our Upcoming Events page periodically for the latest information on future activities.

Calling All Tigers!

Want to join the fight against preventable blindness? Join Princeton University chapter of Unite for Sight! If you are interested, show up to our first informational session meeting of the year. Info below:

Princeton UFS Freshman Welcome Meeting
9/20/10 at 10 PM in the Dod basement
Our first really big meeting with all our new freshman volunteers. The meeting should be very short. Members will share their experiences, review what the club is about, answer questions, and encourage new recruits to apply for officer positions & to register as a volunteer, etc.

Princeton UFS Kicks Off the 2010-2011 Academic Year!

In order to start the year off strong, we hope to mobilize our volunteer forces and use this blog as an outlet for experienced members to share their contributions fighting preventable blindness with prospective students. With that purpose in mind, Princeton UFS will be kicking off early with the following activities:

Princeton UFS first meeting
9/15/10 at 10 AM in the Dod basement
This will be to review the new initiatives of the group and to go over exactly what our roles are for the upcoming year.

Reflections on Service Ice Cream Social
9/15/10 at 3 PM in McCosh 50
This is a welcome event for freshman interested in joining service groups. Princeton UFS members will be represented, sharing their experiences with prospective volunteers.

Student Activities Fair
9/17/10 from 12 PM – 3 PM in Dillon Gym
We officially have a booth for the Activities Fair! Members will brave the ruckus and mayhem of the opening event to recruit enthusiastic freshmen and sophomores to the Unite For Sight organization.

Be sure to check out our Upcoming Events page periodically for the latest information on future activities.

Welcome!

Unite For Sight is a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to improve access to quality eye care in the US and worldwide and to fight preventable blindness.

As the 2009-2010 academic year draws to a close, we find our fledgling organization has triumphed and succeeded in blazing forward and making itself known. The Princeton Unite for Sight chapter was founded in fall semester of 2009 under the leadership of Kok Hou Chia ’11. Engaging the community through a series of eyeglass drives, vision acuity screenings, fundraising activities and teacher training sessions, the chapter has succeeded in blazing forward and making itself known in the Princeton community since its inception. We hope to propel this momentum forward into the 2010-2011 year under our new president Christina Gupfinger ’12.

We welcome you, viewers and volunteers, to our brand new site. Please enjoy and, if interested in volunteering or collaborating with us, feel free to comment or send us an email at princetonufs@gmail.com.