Community Involvement Filutowski Eye

Community Involvement of the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute

The Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute has for many years exhibited social responsible by it’s involvement in a diverse group of charities and events that benefit people here in Central Florida and beyond. As a corporation, the Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute (FCLI) participates in many local charitable events with donations of High Definition LASIK procedures that are sold at auction. The proceeds of which then go to the charity.

The Institute and it’s employee’s participate in many different ways to help others in need. As a corporation, employees are encouraged to donate their own time and skills to benefit others. Skills from employee’s participation are often reflected back in the work place.
One example is when a group of employees volunteered to create a Holiday environment at resort property for a terminally ill child and their family to enjoy for a week during the holidays. This team effort included employees from different departments in FCLI. They worked collectively to accomplish making the child and family feel not only welcome upon their arrival, but festive during their holiday stay. The theme selected was “Teddy Bears”, and a bear laded tree with a giant Teddy for the child to keep and to snuggle with at the end of their day was placed at the base of the tree. The bear theme was carried throughout, from bear soaps in the bathroom to bear cookies in the pantry. These employees established a new working friendship that then translated to their daily work environment.

The Filutowski Cataract & LASIK Institute has participated to help those in need for others outside of Central Florida. Donations such as eye medications, coloring books, crayons and candies were donated to the Relief Projects for Haiti.

FCLI has participated in projects in support of our Armed Forces overseas, including shipments of eye drops to assist in the harsh desert environment.

The following is a list of some charities, foundations, and groups in which FCLI has participated over the years:

Athlete Connections is a proven program to prepare student athletes for life outside of sportsAthlete Connections
The American Heart Association, Pay respect to someone who has lost the fight to cardiovascular disease by making a gift of love and hope in their honor.American Heart Association
You have the power to make a difference in someone's life. All you have to do is make a contribution. Every donation helps provide services to those in need. When disaster strikes, your contributions can help bring comfort to those in distress. American Red Cross
In February of 1995, Reverend Patrick J. Caverly, V.G., pastor of the Church of the Annunciation, met with a group of his parishioners to determine if the parish was ready and willing to take on the challenge of starting a new school. Annunciation Catholic Academy
The Florida State Elks Association, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1904. It is a voluntary Association of Elks Lodges and all Florida Lodges are eligible for membership. The Association represents over 60,000 Florida Elks.Army of Hope/Florida Elks Association
BETA Center's mission is to give children and parents the knowledge and support needed for strong and healthy families, with a focus on teen moms and at-risk families. Parents learn about prenatal attachment, baby brain development, child development, infant mental health, school readiness and adolescence.BETA Center
Bridges of Light Foundation
Carrie Brown Foundation
In December of 1980, four local women established I-CARE (Independent Child Abuse Relief Enterprises), a private, non-profit counseling center for abused children and families. Its first year I-CARE provided counseling to 50 children in a small house in Daytona Beach.Children’s Advocacy Center
Established in 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is one of Florida’s oldest private not-for-profit organizations providing services to children and families.Children’s Home Society
Christ the King Lutheran Preschool
CityKidz – Orange County School Readiness Coalition, Foundation for Early     Childhood Development
4C will hold steadfast in remaining a resource in times of need. Our partnerships and community relationships allow us to provide referrals, resources, and information to families and child care providers in Central and Southwest Florida.4C - Community Coordinated Care for Children
The mission of the David Maus Foundation is to provide support for charities dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, through annual fundraising efforts.David Maus Foundation Charities
Destiny Foundation of Central Florida
My prayer is that as you read more about The First Academy you will sense our passion to teach the mind and reach the heart of every student enrolled. The essence of our school is best described as definitively Christ-centered, distinctly college-prep.First Academy, The
Generous support from the community helps keep Florida Hospital on the cutting edge of technology. Through the thoughtful gifts of our donors, the Florida Hospital Foundation helps the hospital expand its operations, purchase new equipment and attract talented doctors and researchers to help develop new treatments and find cures. Florida Hospital Foundation event supporting Central Florida Women and         Girls with Cancer
Parents, teachers, and even students from every social, political, and economic sector in the country agree that something must be done to improve the education of our children. Though the symptoms of the problem are easily enough identified, the problem itself is often not well understood.Geneva School, The
Gift of Hope for critically and chronically ill children
Give Hope Foundation was established as a non-profit corporation in early 2005.Give Hope Foundation
The story of Give Kids The World begins with a little girl with a wish and the desire of one man to make that wish come true.Give Kids the World
Heathrow Elementary School
United Way's Community Campaign helps thousands of tri-county residents who are struggling to survive. As local companies continue cutting jobs, wages and work hours, a growing number of families are facing hunger, homelessness and other dire circumstances.Heart of Florida United Way
You are cordially invited to visit The Holy Trinity Community. We are a community serving The Greater Orlando Area since 1929. Our Church is under the Ecclesiastical Authority of The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The Archdiocese of America and the Metropolis of Atlanta. We warmly welcome all those who are searching for the church that is of unchanging continuity and the purity of the One, Holy and Apostolic Faith.Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando
Welcome to the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida. Located in Orlando, the Hope and Help Center provides assistance with programs such as Case Management, Peer Support Services, Food Pantry and much moreHope and Help Center of Central Florida
The Junior League of Greater Orlando (JLGO) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior League of Greater Orlando for Teens Ending Abusive Relationships       Family Support & Visitation Center
Lake Mary Preparatory School offers a college-preparatory PreK3 through 12th Grade education in the Orlando, Florida area. We offer exceptional academics in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Our students are a community of learners who are responsible, respectful, considerate and successful. Lake Mary Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian school that offers a boarding program with a spirit of inclusiveness, family and vitality.Lake Mary Prep & the Junior Academy of Lake Mary
Old Glasses Give New Life, Eyeglass recycling is one of the Lions' most popular activities. Although the program was officially adopted by the association in 1994, Lions have been collecting glasses for more than 80 years. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and continue to lend their support to the Lions Recycle for Sight Program.Lions Club Glasses Drive
The Morning Star School is a not-for-profit school that has touched the lives of more than 1,500 special needs children living in Central Florida. Our mission is to provide each child with special needs the opportunity to be the best person he or she can be and to help each child function more independently by guiding him or her spiritually, socially, academically, physically, and emotionally.Morning Star School
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation exists to raise money to fund pediatric cancer research. Our focus is to fund research to find less toxic, more targeted treatments which will lead to the elimination of pediatric cancer worldwide.Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Fashions Funds The Cure
Pathway Elementary PTA
On January 12, a series of earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster.Relief for Haiti
A Place to Heal, Harbor House seeks to eliminate domestic violence in Central Florida by providing safety, shelter, empowerment, education and justice.Return to Respect benefitting Harbor House for Domestic Violence Victims
Purpose to provide a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children who are being treated at local hospitals and medical facilities. There are two Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando; one is located on the campus of Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children and the other is on the campus of Arnold Palmer Medical Center.Ronald McDonald House
The Russell Home for Atypical Children in South Orlando has been in continuous operation for over 50 years without any government support. The Russell Home is the only private, non-profit facility of its kind for severely handicapped children in Central Florida. Russell Home for Atypical Children
About the Chamber, Our Mission, To serve the interest of our members and the business community by providing programs, services and leadership to enhance economic vitality and quality of life in our community.Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Nursing Home Care at the Orlando VA Healthcare CenterSeminole Harley Group for Nursing Home Care at the Orlando VA Healthcare Center
Satelliete High School – Graduation Project
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is a vibrant private educational community located in Altamonte Springs, Florida. In 2006, our school was recognized as a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School which is the highest award given to schools by the United States Department of Education.St. Mary Magdalen School
Central Florida families count on the YMCA for so much. Our pools are where young children learn to swim. Our summer camps are where kids learn new skills and make new friends. Our centers are where the entire family goes to get healthy and connect with the community.YMCA Youth Scholarship Foundation
Sweetwater Episcopal Academy is a private, independent PreK-5 elementary school in Longwood, FL, just outside of Orlando, Florida. Sweetwater Episcopal Academy
United Way
Windermere Little League
Windermere Ministries
Windermere Preparatory School is a private college preparatory school educating students from grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. We are a member of the Meritas Family of Schools and are located on a 48 acre campus in southwest Orlando.Windermere Preparatory School
The Wings of Hope Foundation was created in 1996 in memory of Brian Christopher Lanier. Its goal is to help the many abused, neglected, and abandoned children who are living in residential homes.Wings of Hope Foundation

The following are events that FCLI has Sponsored:
Lighthouse Central Florida, Eye Ball benefitting services for the blind and         visually impaired
The Country Club at Heathrow Annual Spring Fling Championships at the         Racquet Club at Heathrow, benefitting charities