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:
Letter from President and CEO George Abbott
We faced a year of both challenges and progress. The Lighthouse had a strong first half of the fiscal year.
Your Support Makes a Difference
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
Low Vision Services are life-enhancing resources for Lighthouse employees and community members with low vision.
FY 2024 Lighthouse Employees of the Year
Read about the stories of our Employees of the Year for FY 2024, IT Systems Director Antonio Rozier and Setup Specialist Gregory Wilson.
Our Programs
We are dedicated to empowering blind and DeafBlind individuals to achieve their fullest potential through specialized programs and services.
Employee and Community Services Expenses + Hours of Direct 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.
Meaningful Employment
We offer diverse career opportunities, prioritize advancement, and ensure representation at every level of the organization.
Corporate & Foundation Support
We work with local and national foundations, corporations, and service organizations to ensure our programs are available to those who depend on them.
Lighthouse Financials
A look at the revenues from Fiscal Year 2024 at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Resources
A catalog of resources for information and education on our programs, ways to give, and blindness in general.
Locations
Providing jobs for people who are blind in traditionally difficult blind employment locations.
