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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Dining in the Dark event scheduled for March 26, 2020 has been cancelled due to heightened concern regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) . We appreciate everyone who has purchased tickets and provided support for the event. In the end, we believe it is our responsibility to assure the health and well-being of our clients,…
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Let’s face it, Collier County is mainly a car-dependent town. The roads are wide, traffic volume is high and for the most part neighborhoods do not connect. Collier is not a pedestrian friendly town. Therefore, crossing these wide streets can pose a challenge for the Collier County residents who cannot drive. Now imagine trying to…
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Naples News Celebration of Philanthropy – Lighthouse of Collier received the Harvey Kapnick Award – December 8, 2019
Jason is a 6-year-old boy who moved to the U.S. from Guatemala within the last few years, and is still in the process of learning English. He came to the Lighthouse earlier this year. His mother reported that he had trouble seeing things that were far away, and that he would suffer from headaches. During the initial intake, it became apparent that Jason did not know his letters.
To remedy this, a Lighthouse instructor spent substantial time with Jason each week going over the alphabet with the use of large-print flashcards, in an effort to increase his literacy and educational outcomes. Only four months later, Jason had progressed enough to be able to identify and write all his letters, and the sounds they make — and will eagerly show you if given the chance!
