POB is often featured in local and national news outlets for our expertise on eye health care. This page includes many of these stories.

Headlines

As seen in The Washington Post - "Eye Care, a Neglected Problem Among DC's Poor, is Focus of New Program"
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington established a partnership with another nonprofit organization, Bread for the City, to provide comprehensive eye care services to low-income DC residents.

As seen on DC50 TV - "25th Annual Night of Vision Gala"
This feature on POB's 25th annual Night of Vision Gala features photos and interviews with POB Executive Director Michele Hartlove, Gala Chair Sally Ann Pilkerton and the 2012 Professional Service Award Winner Dr. Suleiman Alibhai.

As seen in The Hill - "25th Annual Prevention of Blindness Night of Vision Gala"
POB hosts its 25th annual gala with Dr. Suleiman Alibhai receiving the Professional Service Award and the Virginia Lions, District 24-A receiving the Community Service Award.

As seen on County Cable Montgomery - "Learn More about the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington®"
The "Make a Difference" features interviews with POB's Sarah Mashburn and Board member Sally Ann Pilkerton about POB's various volunteer opportunities.

As seen on the Get Out and Give Back Blog - "Preventing Blindness with the POB"
A local reporter volunteers at POB's glaucoma screenings at the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo and also discusses POB's other work in the community.

As seen in The Georgetowner - "Prevention of Blindness Society Celebrates 75 Years at Night of Vision"
Event chair Gloria Butland received POB's Appreciation Award and the President's Volunteer Service Award. Twelve of the past 24 recipients of the Professional Service Award attended the gala.

As seen in Afro-American Newspaper - "Save Your Life by Having Your Eyes Examined"
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington will be sponsoring an event with Howard University Hospital and DC Public Library on the heart and your eyes.

As seen on NBC4 - "Why Glaucoma is the 'Thief of Eyesight'"
Millions of Americans are unaware they have the disease.

As seen on Bethesda Patch - "Girl Scouts Trim Trees for Charity"
Potomac and Bethesda girl scouts gathered to trim trees at Westfield Montgomery Mall that were raffled to benefit Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.

As seen on Fox 5 - "Merriment in Georgetown"
Proceeds benefit the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.

As seen in Potomac Almanac - "American Girls"
More than 100 local models presented a runway fashion show.

As seen on Potomac Patch - "American Girl Fashion Show Comes to Potomac"
On Sunday, Nov. 7 the American Girl Fashion Show came to the Bolger Center in Potomac.

As seen on WUSA9 - "Prevention of Blindness Society's Third Annual American Girl Fashion Show"
Miss Maryland 2010 and American Girl authors to be special guests at event benefiting sight-saving children's programs.

As seen in Gazette - "Local girls walk the runway to help prevent blindness"
The American Girl Fashion Show was held at the Bolger Center in Potomac and featured local American Girl authors Valerie Tripp and Diane Heiman.

As seen in Alexandria Times - "Clearing Clutter While Helping Clean the Community"
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington is one of three Alexandria social service agencies that will help you clear out your clutter while helping your community, too.

As seen in Gazette - "Kensington offers costumes on a budget"
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington's Resale Shop is one of many thrift and consignment stores that presents cheap and creative options for Halloween.

As seen in Washington Post - "One Day, Two Novice Thrifters, $98 Worth of Treasures"
The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington's Resale Shop provides sought out fashionable finds.

As seen in Washington City Paper - "Fashion Show Seeks Sparkle"
The first American Girl Fashion Show will be holding an open model call.