Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Offices Envision a Better Future with Preserve Vision
Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Offices Envision a Better Future with Preserve Vision
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL – This March, the Pinellas County Tax Collector and Preserve Vision Florida are teaming up to build a brighter future for Florida residents by raising funds for vision care and education.
Preserve Vision Florida is the state leader in preserving eyesight. The non-profit promotes healthy vision through education, service, advocacy, and research. They also assist those who cannot afford eye care services by partnering with physicians and optical retailers to provide free vision screenings.
specialty tag benefits Preserve Vision Florida
and funds its mission to promote healthy vision care
Through the end of March, Pinellas County Tax Collector customers can purchase lens cloths ($1), sunglasses ($5), an auto safety tool ($8), a 7” teddy bear ($10), or a large teddy bear that doubles as a glasses case ($25). Voluntary donations of $1 or more will receive a special thank-you gift, so if you’re heading to a local tax collector’s office this March, be sure to ask how you can help.
Motorcycle owners also have the option to switch to the “Bikers Care” specialty plate. The red, white, and blue plate not only looks great on a bike but also gives back to the community – with 40% of the proceeds going toward causes that support Floridians with vision-related disabilities (the other 60% go toward other Florida non-profits).
“Promoting Preserve Vision this month is a great way for us to connect with our community,” said Tax Collector, Charles W. Thomas. “Since heathy vision plays an important role in what we do every day – like conducting vision exams to help keep our roads as safe as possible – it makes sense that we support this cause.”
Each year the tax collector’s offices support six Florida non-profits, chosen from submitted applications based on the organization’s mission and local impact. Preserve Vision is the second nonprofit of 2023.
For more information about Preserve Vision Florida, visit pvfla.org. For details about the tax collector’s office and services offered, visit pinellastaxcollector.gov.
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ABOUT THE PINELLAS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE: The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office is a constitutionally elected office. Responsibilities include collecting and distributing state and local taxes and providing driver license and motor vehicle registration services to Pinellas County residents. For more information, visit pinellastaxcollector.gov.