“I had nothing left—no money, no purse, and no glasses,” Patricia said. Since she was not able to grab important items or food, Patricia reached out to the American Red Cross for help. The Red Cross set up an appointment within an hour and was able to provide her with multiple resources, including a VSP Eyes of Hope® Gift Certificate. When Patricia went to Eye 2 Eye Family Optometry to use her gift certificate to get a new pair of glasses, she highlighted that the compassion and care she received made her feel cared for in such a difficult and confusing time. The practice rushed Patricia a new pair of glasses that helped restore a sense of normalcy and gave her the confidence to move forward with the important paperwork she needed to complete. Patricia described receiving her new glasses as one of “many blessings.” Read more about Patricia’s story here and watch her interview to hear her experience in her own words. In addition, learn more about the resources VSP provides to both individuals and network doctors who have been affected by disaster. Thank you for the for the important role you play in helping members of your community recover from disasters.