Transportation is one of the challenges that our clients face every day. Fox4 published a story/article about what our clients shared at the Board of Collier County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Patricia Headly, who lost her vision two and a half years ago, relies on CATConnect, the county’s door-to-door bus service for…
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Liz Freeman Naples Daily News The holiday spirit of giving came early for Lighthouse of Collier which serves the visually impaired. Longtime board member Sue Bookbinder donated $1 million to the nonprofit organization in memory of her late husband, Art Bookbinder. He was one of the founders of Lighthouse of Collier in 2009. It is…
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Making a Difference article published in Florida Weekly (Naples edition) on 10/20/22.
WGCU (PBS and NPR for southwest Florida) Navigating the Pandemic with Vision Loss – July 8, 2020
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.
Naples News Celebration of Philanthropy – Lighthouse of Collier received the Harvey Kapnick Award – December 8, 2019
Naples Florida Weekly Photos from the Celebration of Philanthropy – Lighthouse of Collier received the Harvey Kapnick award for service excellence – November 21, 2019
Naples Florida Weekly Making a Difference – October 17, 2019
Naples News Lighthouse of Collier to be honored at Celebration of Philanthropy – October 2, 2019
Tony is a senior gentlemen who has been coming to the Lighthouse of Collier for several years as a client. Tony was recently our “Guest Chef” for our cooking class.
He treated us to his fabulous Steak Pizzaiola, made right in our kitchen at the Lighthouse.
Tony shared with staff and other clients how to shop for, prepare, cook and serve this flavorful, delicious treat. And despite the challenges of working in a new, unfamiliar kitchen while teaching -he created a scrumptious Italian meal. Tony’s dish came out perfect. What a great way to learn about Italian cooking.
The clients also learned how to use adaptive kitchen aids and about specialized safety techniques.
And….what a great example of independence, friendship, sharing and camaraderie.
Cheers and thank-you to Tony.
