A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization
I Care International, Inc.
It is through membership and donations that we are able to fulfill our mission of helping others improve their quality of life with the gift of better vision and health. Please consider becoming a member or renewing your existing membership.
Becoming a member for $I0 per student, $30 per person, or $60 for a family membership per year gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to change the lives of the people we serve. There are many ways to help in addition to becoming a member. I Care needs volunteers to collect and donate used eyeglasses, as well as to clean and sort glasses for our trips. You may also volunteer to take part in one of our clinics. If interested in volunteering for one of our upcoming clinics, membership is required, and volunteers pay their own travel and lodging expenses. If you would like to donate used prescription glasses, readers, or sunglasses, please mail or drop off at: I Care International, Inc., 880 Bedford Road, Morris, IL 60450.
I Care typically brings ~7,000 pairs of eyeglasses to a clinic and roundtrip airline baggage fees have become a major clinic expense. To sponsor a bag, simply click on the donate button and be sure to fill out the message area so that we know what your donation is for.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us continue our mission of helping the underserved people of the world. Please consider a membership with I Care International today!
The following is a form for an I Care International membership. Please print, fill out, and send the form to the provided address.
I Care International
880 Bedford Road
Morris, Illinois 60450
Our Co-founder
4/15/1936 – 2/15/2022
Philip A. Ortiz, O.D. journeyed into the spiritual realm on February 15, 2022, after a vibrant life. Born April 15, 1936, he was one of nine children born to Benito and Juana Ortiz, undocumented immigrants who as teens fled the violence and poverty of post-revolutionary Mexico. They met in Depue, Illinois at a railroad camp. The family was provided a rail car for housing in exchange for Benito’s labor. Those humble beginnings fostered many happy memories and desires. Phil understood one thing – the only way to get out of poverty was hard work and education, and he applied himself in every way possible.
I Care News
Fall Fundraiser Complete
Read Full Newsletter Here! Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets for the fundraising event planned for September 28, 2024 in Avila Beach, CA. We also thank the I Care friends and members around the world that made a donation to support our fundraiser! 35...
I Care International Fundraising Benefit
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa - 6699 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA Click here for fundraiser information and full newsletter details! A fundraiser will be held for I Care International on Saturday,...
Eyeglass Sorting Complete
Read Full Newsletter Here! Thank you to the awesome volunteers that came to help! Kelly Davis gave a quick tutorial, we turned on the tunes, and successfully sorted all the boxes of clean labeled glasses and had fun doing it! A thank you also goes out to the American...