Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation

The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation, established in 2010, serves as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, and programs that improve the health and quality of life of at-risk populations in New Jersey. This is achieved by concentrating its efforts by funding programs that increase public awareness and provide services that expand eye health and vision care access that will offer an enhanced quality of life to underserved populations.

Since it's inception in 2010, the Foundation has made donations to Camp Marcella, New Jersey Camp for Blind Children, Inc., New Jersey Special Olympics, and the Parker Family Health Center.

Children's Vision Assistance Program

Equipment Donation Criteria

Favreau Foundation Board of Directors

Dr. Michael J. Siegel, Chair
Dr. Harvey Richman, Vice Chair
Dr. George Veliky, Secretary-Treasurer
Dr. William Ference
Dr. Kathleen Kinzley
Dr. Talia Mishkin
Dr. Maria Richman
Dr. Rodolfo Rodriguez
Dr. Leonard Steiner
Dr. Michael Veliky
Portia Favreau

Make Financial Donation Today!

Make a financial donation to the Favreau Foundation today!  The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation is recognized as a IRC 501(c) (3) organization and all donations, less any goods and services received, may be tax deductible for you. Consult with your financial advisors to learn more.

Recent Foundation Giving

2022 - 2025 Grants for Parker Family Health Center
The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation Board of Directors has awarded multiple grants to the Parker Family Health Center  (PFHC) located in Monmouth County. PFHC provides free multi-disciplinary medical care, including eye and vision care, for patients who meet certain requirements and who are without any medical insurance, including either Medicare or Medicaid.

The Favreau Foundation is looking to recruit additional NJSOP OD member volunteers to support eye care initiatives at the PFHC, particularly for underserved communities, including school-age children.  Volunteers have the flexibility to choose their preferred schedule, whether it's dedicating a day each month or making a weekly commitment.  If interested, let us know. 

In photo from July 2025 site visit (Left to Right): Suzy Dyer, Esq., CHC, Executive Director Parker Family Health Center, Dr. Talia Mishkin, Acting PHFC Liaison from the Favreau Board, Dr. Roheena Malik, Dr. Neda Gioia, and Keira Boertzel-Smith, NJSOP Executive Director 

NEW Children's Vision Assistance Program Grants 

The Richard J Favreau, OD Health Foundation Children’s Vision Assistance Program grants aim to provide supplemental funding for vision and medical eye care for children under 18 in New Jersey. By ensuring that children receive necessary vision and eye care, we can continue to promote equal opportunities for success in school and life, ultimately contributing to healthier, more informed  communities.  Learn more here. 

 NEW Equipment Donation Matching 

The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation is dedicated to matching donations of optometry lane equipment with healthcare sites in need that are, or will be, partnering with our Foundation.  Learn more here. 

Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation Fundraising

Fundraising Event - See Well Be Well Fun Run/Walk
The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation hosted its annual fun run/walk in Atlantic City. Thank you to all who joined and contributed to the September 20, 2025 event! The September 2025 event had 6 sponsors and 29 participants. A 100% match for each individual registration fee paid was made to the Parker Family Heath Center.  

Foundation Fundraising Opportunity - Online Digital Art Prints Sale
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Talia Mishkin for her craftsmanship in producing digital art prints available for purchase. Proceeds from these prints will directly support the foundation's noble cause. Elevate your office space with a digital art print, which can be matted and framed to enhance its beauty. Photo of Dr. Talia Mishkin with a framed print.

$20 for one, and $30 for two. The prints will be mailed to your preferred address. Click here to purchase them today!

Foundation Fundraising Opportunity -  Scouts Vision Awareness Patch Program

 The Richard J. Favreau, OD Health Foundation supports the New Jersey Scouts Vision Awareness Patch Program that has been created to help build awareness among the thousands of scouts in their own diverse communities. This program can reinforce the importance of eye exams to not just the children, but also parents, caregivers, and scout leaders. This state program complements the vision awareness patch programs found across the country. If you are interested in learning more, contact NJSOP at 609-323-4012 or Dr. Maria Richman at Dr.Richman@verizon.net   Patch proceeds benefit the Richard J. Favreau OD Health Foundation. Photo of Shore Family Eyecare event.