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Lighthouse of Collier receives generous first-time donation from local philanthropic organization
Naples, FL – March 13, 2026 Lighthouse of Collier is pleased to announce that it received a $15,200 donation from 100+ Women Who Care – Mediterra. The funding will be used on high-quality, no-cost rehabilitation services for children, adults, and seniors who are blind and visually impaired. The $15,000+ donation will also strengthen program capacity…
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Lighthouse of Collier welcomes new board member
Naples, FL – March 10, 2026 Lighthouse of Collier (LOC) is pleased to add a new board member to its impressive roster. Dr. Carolina Lucia Mercado is an ophthalmologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Bascom Palmer is part of the University of Miami Health System and is ranked…
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Naples Daily News – Beeper baseball in Naples brings popular pastime to blind, visually impaired
Lighthouse of Collier hosted its annual beeper baseball event on the fields of Cambier Park on Friday, Jan. 16. The nonprofit helps the blind or visually impaired, as well as their caregivers, foster independence and enhance their quality of life. According to Rick Hart, the nonprofit’s assistant director of client empowerment and program services, the event…
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Arthrex awards Lighthouse of Collier grant for visually impaired
Naples, FL – January 6, 2026 Lighthouse of Collier (LOC) is pleased to announce it received a generous grant from Arthrex in December. The funding covers LOC’s Empowering the Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired Program during the 2025-2026 Grant Year. The program includes independent daily living skills, low vision training, assistive technology, transportation…
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Lighthouse of Collier Hires New Fund Development & Public Relations Manager
Naples, FL – December 11, 2025 Lighthouse of Collier is pleased to announce a new addition to its team. Victoria Scott started her role as the Fund Development & Public Relations Manager of LOC Dec. 1. She is originally from Morristown, New Jersey, but now calls Naples, Florida, home. Victoria is an award-winning journalist and…
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Fox4 – Clients presentation at Board of Collier County Commissioners meeting
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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Save the Date – Annual Benefit Dinner
Lighthouse Annual Benefit Dinner Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:30 p.m. Hilton Naples 5111 Tamiami Trail North Valet Parking Available Cocktail Attire ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————- Enjoy a vibrant reception featuring cocktails, appetizers, activities, an uplifting program, and a delightful three-course dinner with friends. $250 individual tickets | $3,000 Patron Tables Sponsorships Available Note: The charitable amount of the…
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The Lighthouse has received a two-year grant from Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Early Intervention & Children’s Program at Lighthouse will directly benefit from the NCEF grant. Funds from the grant will be used for programs to help children living with blindness and vision loss to function at their highest levels of independence, giving them experiences and skills to achieve social and academic success. This grant is…
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In memory of Joe Meade
The Board of Directors and staff at the Lighthouse of Collier say goodbye to a dear friend and board member. Joseph F. Meade (Joe) passed away in his home with his wife by his side in February after a three-year battle with ALS. Joe passionately supported the Lighthouse for many years, and he will be…
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