{"id":24954,"date":"2022-05-19T14:03:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T21:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/?p=24954"},"modified":"2022-12-20T14:58:04","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T22:58:04","slug":"impact-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/impact-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact Report: Looking back at 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you find yourself at the end of the year wondering, \u2018<em>what even happened in 2022?\u2019<\/em>:<em> <\/em>we\u2019ve got you \u2013 here\u2019s a brief roundup.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the wider world, Beijing hosted the Winter Olympics, we mourned the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and Swifties everywhere rejoiced the release of <em>Midnights<\/em>. Another major highlight of 2022? You helped us donate over $18,000 to organizations that are close to our heart and commit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/our-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">700,000+ glasses to people in need<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/Friends-episode-1-season-9-friends-tv-mGK1g88HZRa2FlKGbz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/mGK1g88HZRa2FlKGbz\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Episode 1 Applause GIF by Friends - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, our focus in 2022 was on making eyewear <strong><em>affordable<\/em><\/strong>, making eye care <strong><em>accessible<\/em><\/strong>, and raising <strong><em>awareness <\/em><\/strong>about the importance of eye health. From providing people in need with free prescription eyewear to pitching in at community events just down the road, we\u2019ve been busy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our 2022 Impact Report and learn about all the amazing things you helped us accomplish this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Buy One, Give One\">700,000+ pairs donated through Buy One, Give One<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Free Glasses for Kids\">7,500+ pairs of Free Glasses for Kids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Throughout the year\">Throughout the year<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#International Women's Day\">$10,000 to Seva Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#OneSight Clinic\">197 children helped through OneSight<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#$40 million for Canada's eye health\">$40 million towards Canada\u2019s eye health<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"#Kms for a cause\">$5,000 to Indspire<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"#Plane Pull for Sight\">$3,000+ to Orbis Canada<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"#World Sight Day 2022\">700 brownies (and eye exam reminders) given out for World Sight Day<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"#Clearly for Community\">2,600+ pairs given through community events and partnerships<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Eyes on the environment\">1 new sustainable line launched and 7,000+ old pairs repurposed<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Opening new stores\">3 new stores opened (and 1 expanded)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Launching online direct billing for vision care insurance\">Launched online direct billing for vision care insurance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Looking back at 2021\">Looking back at 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Buy One, Give One\"><strong>Buy One, Give One<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>700,000+ pairs committed to date&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne.png\" alt=\"Child wearing a new pair of glasses\" class=\"wp-image-32726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne.png 847w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne-600x420.png 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/BuyOneGiveOne-828x580.png 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that when you buy a pair from us, you can donate a pair to someone in need at no cost to you? One click in the checkout can change someone\u2019s entire perspective on life \u2013 literally. (One of those \u2018someones\u2019 is Wang Feng, a 7-year-old living in Yunnan Province, China, pictured above.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, you helped us donate over 125,000 pairs of glasses, bringing us to the milestone of over 700,000 pairs committed through our Buy One, Give One program to date. In partnership with the Essilor Vision Foundation, these glasses will be distributed to people in over 50 countries around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Free Glasses for Kids\"><h2><strong>Free Glasses for Kids&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7,500+ pairs distributed to date<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Child wearing a new pair of glasses\" class=\"wp-image-32722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Free-Glasses-for-Kids.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>October marked the 2-year anniversary of the launch of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/free-kids-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Glasses for Kids program<\/a>, which is available at all Clearly stores for children aged 10 and under.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout 2022, we were delighted to meet tons of incredible kids across Canada who visited our stores to take part in the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were proud to equip them with the glasses they need to see the board at the front of the classroom, the outline of their next crayon masterpiece, and do all the other things that allow them to reach their full potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Chief Vision and Mission Officer, Justin Asgarpour, puts it this way: \u2018This program breaks down financial barriers around eyecare by ensuring that kids have access to completely subsidized eye exams with our partnered doctors \u2013 as well as free glasses, of course! To date, we\u2019ve equipped over 7,500 kids, two-thirds of whom received their first ever pair of glasses from us.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, we gave 3,800+ pairs of free glasses to amazing kids in 2022 (bringing our total to 7,500+ pairs distributed to date!).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Throughout the year\"><h2><strong>Throughout the year&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"International Women's Day\"><h3><strong>International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>$10,000 donated to Seva Canada<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding a baby and smiling\" class=\"wp-image-32708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sabitri-with-seeing-baby-for-web-872x580.jpg 872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of Our Mission to eliminate poor vision, we donated $10,000 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seva.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seva Canada<\/a> to help restore sight for 200 women around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight of International Women\u2019s Day? Getting to work with five influential women who curated an eyewear collection and spoke to how vision empowers them to #BreakTheBias.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"OneSight Clinic\"><h3><strong>OneSight Clinic<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"OneSight mission van\" class=\"wp-image-32724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight-435x580.jpeg 435w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/OneSight.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This spring, Clearly\u2019s very own Optical Lab Technician Rosa Perez Hernandez participated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/onesight.essilorluxottica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OneSight<\/a> Clinic at Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School in Cornwall, Ontario. Overall, the team helped 197 children who were in need of vision care services.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding her experience, Rosa shared: \u2018Two days after the event, the director of the school told us that the kids that received their eyeglasses were already able to focus and participate much more in class. That was awesome! These events are important because they make an incredible impact on people&#8217;s lives. I feel content and grateful for this opportunity to help others.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"$40 million for Canada's eye health\"><h3><strong>$40 million for Canada\u2019s eye health<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This July, we made a 40-million-dollar investment in the eye health of Canadians by giving every Clearly customer $20 in their account. We believe that taking care of your eyes shouldn\u2019t be expensive, so we encouraged Canadians to invest in their 20\/20 vision, starting with $20.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Kms for a cause\"><h3><strong>Kms for a cause<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In June, we made fitness into a fitting occasion to give back by donating $1 (and mayyybe rounding it up just a little) for every kilometre that our team ran, walked, or hiked. In total, we raised $5,000 for <a href=\"https:\/\/indspire.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indspire<\/a>, a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Plane Pull for Sight\"><h3><strong>Plane Pull for Sight<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull.jpeg\" alt=\"Clearly team members posing in front of a plane\" class=\"wp-image-32702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull-296x197.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Plane-Pull-870x580.jpeg 870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulling a 757 cargo plane probably isn\u2019t the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of giving back, but when it raises money to fight avoidable blindness and support a <a href=\"https:\/\/can.orbis.org\/en\/what-we-do\/flying-eye-hospital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flying Eye Hospital<\/a>, we are absolutely on board.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly contributed over $3,000 towards this awesome cause, and in total, <a href=\"https:\/\/can.orbis.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orbis Canada\u2019s<\/a> Plane Pull events raised over $158,000 across the country. We were proud to participate (and even prouder that we came in second in the event, pulling a 60-tonne plane 20 feet in 12.69 seconds!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/starz-cool-sunglasses-nnJIYvWhYpPlyv3tJo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media3.giphy.com\/media\/nnJIYvWhYpPlyv3tJo\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Tom Cruise Deal With It GIF by STARZ - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"World Sight Day 2022\"><strong>World Sight Day 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-1024x652.jpg\" alt=\"Brownie truck in front of the Clearly Kitsilano store\" class=\"wp-image-32718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-1024x652.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day-911x580.jpg 911w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/World-Sight-Day.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iapb.org\/world-sight-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Sight Day<\/a> (October 14), we treated people outside our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/stores\/vancouver\/west4th-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kitsilano location<\/a> to free brownies from a local food truck (and treated ourselves to the opportunity to gush about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eye exams<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/free-kids-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Glasses for Kids<\/a> program). Proof that reminding people to take care of their eye health can be a sweet sight, indeed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/matt-smith-eleventh-doctor-glasses-sWQLSdcRTcJKU\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media4.giphy.com\/media\/sWQLSdcRTcJKU\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Bbc Glasses GIF - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Clearly for Community\"><strong>Clearly for Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing new glasses looking happy\" class=\"wp-image-32716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clearly-for-Community.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the year, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/clearly-for-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearly for Community<\/a> initiative brings essential vision care, eyewear, and support to people in our own backyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, our team members volunteered at events where we provided over 600 pairs of prescription glasses to people in need through our partnership with The Gathering Place, The Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, BC Housing, Coast Mental Health, AIDS Vancouver, and seniors\u2019 residences here in Vancouver. We also donated 2,000 pairs to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianvisioncare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Vision Care<\/a>, an organization that provides essential eye health services and eyewear around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly\u2019s Chief Vision and Mission Officer, Justin Asgarpour, had this to say: \u2018Clearly has provided free glasses to underserved communities in Canada for the past 10 years. Recently, the program has evolved and we\u2019ve been able to leverage our retail technology to more efficiently provide eye care services to people in need through \u201cpop-up\u201d optical settings.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some members of Team Clearly who volunteered at events throughout the year shared their thoughts as well:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Madeleine Ritzker, Content Marketing Manager&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Talking to the friendly people that came through our door gave a deeper meaning to all the content I\u2019ve worked on during my time at Clearly. Progressive lenses for someone who was tired of having to carry multiple pairs around. Retro frames for someone who was after a vintage vibe. A distance prescription to help someone see the numbers on the bus.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Our Mission to eliminate poor vision came to life, right before my eyes and it\u2019s totally shifted my viewpoint for the better as I sit here, at my desk, wearing, thinking, and writing about glasses.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man and woman smiling\" class=\"wp-image-32704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-03_clearly-community-0406.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jennifer Tsai, Director of Finance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Being able to see well is such a basic necessity that we sometimes take for granted. Spending the day with people in our community that are in need of fulfilling that basic necessity was a great reminder that vision can impact almost every aspect of our lives. The bonus was listening to everyone\u2019s stories while they picked out the best frame to suit their needs and look.\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/clearly-for-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearly for Community<\/a> and learn more about our partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Eyes on the environment\"><strong>Eyes on the environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainable glasses on display\" class=\"wp-image-32714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability-870x580.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sustainability.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As individuals and organizations around the world shift towards more eco-conscious habits, we\u2019re also looking to constantly improve the way we do things at Clearly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2022 saw the advancement of some important initiatives that are helping us to reach our goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Repurposing 7,000+ pairs of old glasses<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Glasses donation box\" class=\"wp-image-32728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box-435x580.jpeg 435w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Donation-box.jpeg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/donate-eyeglasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where you can give new life to your old glasses<\/a>, you\u2019re in the right place (almost). Bring your old frames into any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearly store<\/a> and look for the glasses donation box (a project we were proud to launch earlier this year). We\u2019ll make sure your old pair is repurposed and donated to someone in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, we were able to repurpose and donate over 7,000 pairs of glasses that you brought in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Launching Bio-acetate<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"Bio-acetate glasses on display\" class=\"wp-image-32720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-1536x828.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-600x323.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate-1076x580.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bio-acetate.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/glasses\/bio-acetate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bio-acetate<\/a> frames, aka biodegradable, plant-based glasses. Made using renewable resources and 54% less CO2 emissions than regular acetate, bio-acetate (and its sister in sustainability, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/glasses\/reincarnate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reincarnate<\/a>) is all about making small choices that contribute to a larger impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Opening new stores\"><h2><strong>Opening new stores<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Clearly Rideau store\" class=\"wp-image-32706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35-867x580.jpg 867w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Rid-35.jpg 2038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What do Ottawa, Mississauga, and Edmonton have in common (aside from being freezing cold in the winter)? They all got new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clearly stores<\/a> in 2022! In addition to moving and expanding our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/stores\/toronto\/queens-west-store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto store<\/a>, these exciting new additions mean that we can now provide more people than ever with eye exams, affordable eyewear, and essential eye care \u2013 not to mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/free-kids-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Glasses for Kids<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Launching online direct billing for vision care insurance\"><h2><strong>Launching online direct billing for vision care insurance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who\u2019s excited about vision insurance?! We know \u2013 no one, really. (Except us.) But hear us out. This year, we launched Canada\u2019s first ever online direct billing for eyewear, meaning you can now claim your vision insurance benefits right in the checkout when you\u2019re shopping for glasses, contacts, or other eligible eyewear. No more paying out of pocket, then waiting to be reimbursed by your insurance provider.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 53% of Canadians reporting that they are $200 or less away from being unable to pay their monthly bills*, our online direct billing service is another step towards breaking down financial barriers that prevent people from being able to access essential eyewear.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018This is truly a revolutionary platform in the online Canadian eyecare sphere, and we are so proud to be the first to implement online direct billing. With glasses starting at $9, we hope to be able to offer all Canadians access to the eyecare they need,\u2019 says our Chief Vision and Mission Officer, Justin Asgarpour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, we\u2019ve convinced you to join the excitement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/news-releases\/clearly-makes-history-by-becoming-canada-s-first-ever-eyewear-retailer-to-offer-direct-billing-online-813064972.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a> about the launch of direct billing, and find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/direct-billing-vision-care-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how it works<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3703634-1&amp;h=1139112772&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmnpdebt.ca%2Fen%2Fresources%2Fmnp-consumer-debt-index&amp;a=MNP+Consumer+Debt+Index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MNP Consumer Debt Index<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Looking back at 2021\"><h2><strong>Looking back at 2021<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Kids posing in front of a colourful mural\" class=\"wp-image-32710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-296x197.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-1050x700.jpeg 1050w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1-870x580.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/thelook\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2021-10_world-sight-day_1312-2048x1366-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year wasn\u2019t the only one in which we reached some incredible milestones. Let\u2019s look back on 2021 by the numbers:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reached 575,000+ pairs of glasses distributed to people in need through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/our-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy One, Give One<\/a> program&nbsp;<\/li><li>Hit <strong>3,662 <\/strong>pairs distributed through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/free-kids-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Glasses for Kids<\/a> program&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Donated:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>$13,500 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seva.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seva Canada<\/a> (5% of Mother\u2019s Day weekend proceeds) to support cataract surgeries for moms and kids in need&nbsp;<\/li><li>$15,000 to <a href=\"https:\/\/qmunityhttps\/\/qmunity.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qmunity<\/a> for Pride Month to support the LGBTQ2SAI+ community in offering counselling, group support, and other mental health services.&nbsp;<\/li><li>$10,000 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakfastclubcanada.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breakfast Club of Canada<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Over 5,000 frames through community organizations:&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500+ pairs to <a href=\"https:\/\/timscamps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Hortons Foundation Camps<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>2,600 pairs to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianvisioncare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Vision Care<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>900+ pairs to <a href=\"https:\/\/cac-word-edit.officeapps.live.com\/we\/Toronto%20Foundation%20for%20Student%20Success%20-%20Toronto,%20Ontariohttps:\/tfss.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toronto Foundation for Student Success<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>3,000+ pairs donated to community centres across downtown Vancouver&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recycled over 550 pairs of glasses that you brought into our stores, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lionsclubs.org\/en\/discover-our-foundation\/mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Lion\u2019s Club Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking back, we\u2019ve accomplished a lot \u2013 and we\u2019re looking forward to doing even more in 2023. It\u2019s your support that allows us to support others, so thank you for helping us to make an impact and help everyone see clearly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-giphy wp-block-embed-giphy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/drake-applause-glasses-5xaOcLDE64VMF4LqqrK\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media4.giphy.com\/media\/5xaOcLDE64VMF4LqqrK\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Toronto Raptors Applause GIF by MOODMAN - Find &amp; Share on GIPHY\" width=\"325\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearly.ca\/eyewear\/our-mission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Mission<\/a> and reach out to us <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clearly.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on Facebook<\/a> to share your thoughts about what you\u2019d like to see us do next year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find yourself at the end of the year wondering, \u2018what even happened in 2022?\u2019: we\u2019ve got you \u2013 here\u2019s a brief roundup.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":32712,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clearly-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Impact Report: Looking back at 2022 | Clearly<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you find yourself at end of the year wondering: what happened in 2022? 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