FY 2024 Impact Report
Fueled by the amazing generosity of our friends, partners, and community, the Lighthouse is strong and uniquely positioned to create employment and opportunities for independence for individuals who are blind and DeafBlind! Fiscal year 2024 brought challenges, but we met them head-on. Our strength is in our people and the connections driving our mission: sustainable opportunities and transformative services for the blind and DeafBlind. Thank you for being part of our community!
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report – PDF | Large Print
Fiscal Year 2024 Financials — PDF
Pictured on cover: Orientation and Mobility Specialist Jennifer Geffre provides sighted guide to a Lighthouse employee at a Link Light Rail Station in Seattle
In this Report:
We faced a year of both challenges and progress. The Lighthouse had a strong first half of the fiscal year.
The essential programs and services that the Lighthouse offers are made possible by the generosity of our donors and community and corporate partners.
Low Vision Services are life-enhancing resources for Lighthouse employees and community members with low vision.
Read about the stories of our Employees of the Year for FY 2024, IT Systems Director Antonio Rozier and Setup Specialist Gregory Wilson.
We are dedicated to empowering blind and DeafBlind individuals to achieve their fullest potential through specialized programs and services.
A look at the expenses from our Employee and Community Services in FY 2024, and the hours of direct services we provided to our employees.
We offer diverse career opportunities, prioritize advancement, and ensure representation at every level of the organization.
We work with local and national foundations, corporations, and service organizations to ensure our programs are available to those who depend on them.
A look at the revenues from Fiscal Year 2024 at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
A catalog of resources for information and education on our programs, ways to give, and blindness in general.
Providing jobs for people who are blind in traditionally difficult blind employment locations.
When Cathy Wilson joined The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. in 2014, she was rebuilding her career after significant vision loss. Twelve years later, she is a Human Resources Generalist, a trusted resource for employees and managers across the organization, and a leader in Washington’s blindness community. Her journey has shaped how she approaches [...]
When vision changes, everyday activities that once felt routine—reading mail, preparing meals, managing medications, using a smartphone, or navigating your home—can become more difficult. But experiencing low vision does not necessarily mean giving up the activities that matter to you. A functional vision assessment can help identify how a person is using their [...]
Welcome to The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Welcome to The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our work. For more than 100 years, we've been empowering people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities through sustainable employment and transformative services for [...]
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Four Decades of Leadership at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. Amy Koehl, VP of Employee and Community Services For forty years, Amy Koehl has been the steady, compassionate force at the center of Employee and Community Services at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.’s corporate office. More than a leader, she [...]
Lighthouse employees from all locations gathered together to celebrate MVP Winners. Every year, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. recognizes employees whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to others exemplify what it means to live our mission. The Mission Values and Performance (MVP) Award celebrates individuals who consistently go above and beyond, not only [...]
John Ott and Rachel Tally recieving their Journeyman certificate; AJAC cohort at graduation After four years, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and unwavering determination, two employees at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. have reached an extraordinary milestone. Rachel Talley and John Ott recently graduated from the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship [...]
Your steadfast commitment provides the vital stability we need to navigate challenging economic seasons. You are the engine behind our mission, and it is your support and belief in our work that ensures we can continue providing the critical services and life-changing career opportunities that our community relies on. Fiscal Year 2025 Impact [...]
From aerospace machining, production, service businesses, retail, administration, accounting, human resources, employee training, and executive-level management, there are people who are blind and DeafBlind powering everything we do.
Since 1918, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has created opportunities for people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities through meaningful employment and services that support long-term independence and career growth.
