Manufacturing Excellence in Summerville, SC, with Sharon Dunbar
For nearly a decade, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s Summerville, South Carolina facility has stood as a hub of purpose-driven manufacturing — blending [...]
Dexter Gibbs’ Journey of Embracing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Dexter Gibb's story is one of resilience, determination, and finding purpose in his work despite facing vision loss. His journey at the Lighthouse began [...]
Avery Brooks: From Navy Veteran to Thriving at the Lighthouse
Avery Brooks has worked at the Summerville facility of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for the last seven years. The enthusiasm he has [...]
Summerville’s 5th Anniversary
Five years ago, the Lighthouse proudly opened our third manufacturing facility in Summerville, South Carolina.
How the Palmetto Vision Alliance is Helping People in South Carolina Access Care and Resources
A new initiative was launched in South Carolina on World Sight Day in 2020 – the Palmetto Vision Alliance (PVA). Earnest Glover, Marketing Assistant at [...]
Earnest Glover Has Never Allowed Macular Degeneration To Hold Him Back
“I’m not a person who allows any grass to grow under my feet.” Earnest Glover has always been on the move. Even as a young [...]
6 Lighthouse Employees Nominated for Employee of the Year
Nominations are in and 6 employees have been chosen as finalists for the 2020 Employee of the Year awards! Each year, employees are nominated [...]
Employee Spotlight: Vernon Holmes
Vernon Holmes It has been a long journey for Vernon Holmes to become a Lighthouse employee. A few years ago, Vernon was taking [...]
Shuck it! We raised over $10,000 at the first ever Lighthouse Oyster Roast!
The Summerville, South Carolina location of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. held its first major fundraiser on Friday, January 26th at the Summerville Country [...]
Summerville Open Houses: Getting to Know Our Neighbors
Members of the South Carolina Lions Club meet President and CEO Mike May (center right) and Lighthouse Proudction Workers at the Summerville [...]