Lighthouse of Collier, Inc.
Center for Blindness and Vision Loss
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Can you see to read this? Imagine going blind or having any vision loss. Who helps you learn how to socialize, navigate, communicate and feel safe in a sighted world? Who helps you cope and to feel confident that you can live a healthy and productive life?
As the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County, Lighthouse of Collier needs to help 14,000 local children and adults be independent.
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LIGHTHOUSE OF COLLIER, INC.
SELECTED FOR BB&T’s 2010 LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT
Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., has been selected as BB&T’s 2010 Lighthouse Project. Annually, BB&T partners with local charities to pay it forward and continue to shine their light in the community. “The Lighthouse project focuses on helping our communities that are struggling economically. Helping the Lighthouse of Collier was an easy decision to make for our Collier County Lighthouse project committee. Because of its focus not only to help the visually impaired, but to educate, develop and foster the independence for the blind and visually impaired. I am excited to be a part of this project and a part of this community," states Susan Maurer, BB&T’s Senior Vice President Collier Area Executive.
This year, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County will have their donated Bayfront office space painted and a kitchen installed with all the appliances and a washer/dryer. Why is this so important? Lighthouse of Collier helps those with vision loss regain their independence. Close your eyes and try to figure out how to cook a meal, wash dishes and/or wash/dry your clothes? What button do you push on the microwave? How do you know if the oven is turned on/off? With trained professionals, the blind and visually impaired will be able to regain their independence through daily living skills. Project starts on August 1, 2010.
This year, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., the only Center for Blindness and Vision Loss in Collier County will have their donated Bayfront office space painted and a kitchen installed with all the appliances and a washer/dryer. Why is this so important? Lighthouse of Collier helps those with vision loss regain their independence. Close your eyes and try to figure out how to cook a meal, wash dishes and/or wash/dry your clothes? What button do you push on the microwave? How do you know if the oven is turned on/off? With trained professionals, the blind and visually impaired will be able to regain their independence through daily living skills. Project starts on August 1, 2010.
THANK YOU BB&T!!!
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Background & Mission:
In May 2009, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., A Center for Blindness and Vision Loss was established as a Florida Not-For Profit Corporation. In August 2009, Lighthouse of Collier was granted 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS. Also in August 2009, office space was donated to Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., by Bayfront, Inc.The mission of the Lighthouse of Collier is to promote the development, implementation and on-going evaluation of programs and services which foster independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers.
424 Bayfront Place
Naples, Florida 34102
239.430.EYE4 (3934)
Fax 239.430.9213
Office space has been Generously Donated by Bayfront, Inc.
Currently Staffed by Volunteers
www.lighthouseofcollier.org
