Navigating the Pandemic with Vision Loss
WGCU (PBS and NPR for southwest Florida) Navigating the Pandemic with Vision Loss – July 8, 2020
We are in the news – story by WGCU
Check out the story featuring Lighthouse of Collier by WGCU, the local NPR station. It focuses on what it is like for people who are vision-impaired to navigate a pandemic where touch is being limited. We are in the news! Visit WGCU to read and listen to the story.
$85,000 Legislative request included in Governor’s budget
We are very pleased to announce that Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 Florida State Budget and the Lighthouse special grant request of $85,000 has been funded. These funds will allow us to continue to help visually impaired and blind clients who live in Collier County and surrounding areas maintain…
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Children’s Virtual Summer Camp – recap 2020
Our camp concluded today with a Virtual closing & rewards ceremony which included a video of our activities and learning experiences throughout the week! A Special thank you goes out to our sponsors: Concept Elevator Group, LLC Florida Division of Blind Services NCEF (Naples Children and Education Foundation) Schulze Family Foundation Two Guys Kitchen &…
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Children’s “Virtual” Camp started Monday
The Lighthouse of Collier Children’s Camp started Monday, June 8th. Bins full of activities, snacks, and instructions were delivered to all the participants prior to the camp starting. Thank you so much to Ryan from Pawsitive Companions for being our guest speaker on the 1st day of camp and teaching our campers about animal training….
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Arthur Bookbinder Fund Established
The Lighthouse of Collier is pleased to announce that the Board Of Directors has established a Fund at the Community Foundation of Collier County in the name of Arthur Bookbinder. Art will be dearly missed by all of us at Lighthouse of Collier. From the origin of the Lighthouse of Collier in 2009, he was…
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Phase I – reopening center and office
We missed you! All of us at Lighthouse of Collier hope that you and your family and friends are healthy, safe and doing well. We are so excited to announce that we will be opening our center/office with limited services starting Monday, May 18th under “Phase 1” of our re-opening process. The Lighthouse of Collier…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – April 8, 2020
All of us at Lighthouse of Collier hope that you and your family and friends are healthy, safe and doing well as we navigate this global pandemic and these turbulent times. We miss seeing you at the Lighthouse of Collier and at community events. We look forward to the day when we can all be…
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Art Bookbinder
It is with a very heavy heart that we must tell you that our beloved Art Bookbinder passed away today. Art will be dearly missed by all of us at Lighthouse of Collier. From the origin of the Lighthouse of Collier in 2009, he was a friend, coach, cheerleader, & financial supporter. One of our…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – March 17, 2020
At the Lighthouse of Collier our highest priority is to ensure the health and safety of our clients and staff. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the lives of people, we must do our part to honor this commitment. Therefore, please be advised that all activities have been cancelled and our center will…
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