Leaving a planned gift secures a future of independence and empowerment for people who are blind and DeafBlind.
Tom Kuebler served on the Board of Trustees and Foundation Board and is a Legacy of Empowerment Society member. He has worked tirelessly advocating for resources for people who are blind and DeafBlind. After years of service, then-President & CEO Kirk Adams wanted to create a fund that fulfilled a need for employees. Tom had seen first-hand at the Lighthouse just how important a dog guide could be for someone.
Dog guides are a critical tool for people with visual impairments, allowing them to be more self-sufficient and independent.
The Tom Kuebler Dog Guide & Employee Assistance Fund was created and provides paid time off for employees to attend dog guide training, as well as ongoing maintenance of the on-site kennels where dogs go to rest while their owners are working. To ensure this resource will be available for Lighthouse employees for years to come, Tom has left a generous gift to the fund in his estate plan.
Leaving a legacy gift keeps funds like these alive and thriving, so that services continue to expand at the Lighthouse.
There are many ways to follow in Tom’s footsteps through gifts in your will and other estate plans. Ready to leave a legacy? Reach out with questions and more: Engage@LHBlind.org.
Tom Kuebler, Former Board of Trustee, Foundation, & Legacy of Empowerment Society member
