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SUMMARY:Cartober Vehicle Donation: Support People Who Are Blind
DESCRIPTION:Cartober Vehicle Donation: Support People Who Are Blind\nYour Cartober vehicle donation can help create meaningful employment opportunities for people who are blind\, DeafBlind\, and blind with other disabilities. From October 1–31\, 2026\, join The Lighthouse for the Blind\, Inc. in turning a vehicle you no longer need into support for our mission. \nDonate through our partner\, CARS\, and arrange free pickup: donate your vehicle to support the Lighthouse. \nCelebrate Cartober – a vehicle donation can drive accessibility\, empowerment and employment for a person who is blind\, DeafBlind and blind with other disabilities. Donating is free and easy. We accept all types of vehicles – cars\, motorcycles\, trucks\, RVs and even boats. \nDoesn’t run? Doesn’t matter – you can still donate it. \nOctober is Cartober! It’s time to put the good in goodbye and steer your way to donating a vehicle to the Lighthouse.  Every car\, truck or boat can drive employment for people who are blind. \nHow?\n\nCall 855-550-4483 or start your donation online with our partner CARS \nSchedule your free and convenient pick-up\nReceive a donation receipt\n\nWhy?\n\nFeel good about supporting people who are blind and Deafblind in your community\nFree up space around the house\nAvoid the hassles of selling\nSkip costly repairs\nGet a tax write-off\nIt’s easy!\n\nFAQ’s\nWhat is Cartober?Cartober is a month-long October campaign encouraging vehicle donations to benefit nonprofits. The Lighthouse’s October 1–31\, 2026\, campaign invites supporters to turn an unused vehicle into support for people who are blind\, DeafBlind\, and blind with other disabilities. \nHow do I donate a vehicle to the Lighthouse?Call 855-550-4483 or complete the Lighthouse’s vehicle donation form through CARS. The team will help arrange free pickup and provide donation documentation. \nCan I donate a vehicle that does not run?Yes\, CARS accepts most vehicles whether or not they run. Acceptance depends on the vehicle’s condition and towing accessibility. Contact CARS to confirm whether your vehicle qualifies.
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SUMMARY:Oct. 19-25 National Estate Planning Week
DESCRIPTION:National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Planning Our Legacy\nThis week join your fellow Americans and take the time to draft or update your will\, establish trusts\, and name powers of attorney before the holidays and year end is upon us. This is a great time to check will writing and estate planning off the list! Give your loved ones a clear path to follow and yourself peace of mind. \nWe want to make sure everyone in our Lighthouse community has the resources to ensure their legacy is in order\, and their estate is up to date. \nOur partner\, FreeWill\, can guide you through a quick update or get you started writing your first will. Take a few minutes this week to: \n\nPrepare your will to plan for the distribution of your assets and name a trusted guardian for any dependent children.\nName Financial Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive to make crucial decisions for your future if you are unable to.\nDesignate beneficiaries for additional assets\, such as a life insurance policy or 401(k).\nEnsure a bright and sustainable future for individuals who are blind and DeafBlind by making a planned gift. Your gift secures the future of programs and services that create opportunities for upward mobility\, self-sufficiency\, and independence.\n\nFor more information\, read more about Planned Giving.
URL:https://lhblind.org/event/estate-planning-awareness-week/
CATEGORIES:Planned Giving
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SUMMARY:Virtual Job Fair for People Who Are Blind
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL JOB FAIR\nPlease join us for  the next virtual job fair in November 18 from 12 – 1:30 PM Pacific Time! This exciting event is designed to connect talented individuals with visual impairments or blindness to a wide range of employment opportunities. The event will include an overview of the Lighthouse for the Blind\, Inc.\, highlights of some of our current open positions\, and conclude with a question-and-answer session for attendees. \nExplore Diverse Job Openings\nDiscover a multitude of employment opportunities from a variety of industries tailored specifically for individuals with visual impairments or blindness. Come prepared to ask questions\, as the Lighthouse will be actively recruiting during the event. \nAccessible Virtual Environment\nOur virtual job fair platform is designed to be fully accessible and inclusive. With the support of assistive technologies and features such as screen reader compatibility\, captioning\, and keyboard navigation\, we ensure an equal opportunity for all participants to engage seamlessly throughout the event. \nWe’re Leaders in Blind Employment\nThe Lighthouse for the Blind\, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind\, Deafblind\, and blind with other disabilities. We are leaders in blind employment. Through employment opportunities\, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We foster self-confidence and instill a life changing affirmation that independence is possible. From our expertise in cutting-edge technology to our understanding of mobility\, we help people who are blind and Deafblind live fulfilling lives. \nWe believe everyone deserves to experience the power of employment. Our goal for each employee is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live. \nWe are dedicated to strengthening our mission by eliminating barriers to employment and services. We are committed to individuals from a spectrum of backgrounds\, cultures\, identities\, and abilities to authentically guide our diversity\, equity\, and inclusion practices. We celebrate these diverse perspectives. We pledge to make these values central to our hiring practices\, upward mobility initiatives\, and to the development of our leadership\, business lines\, programs\, and community services. \nOur benefits are competitive and unique! Register to attend.
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