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.
Spearheading the revival of our Tours Program, Katy Todd, Community Engagement Manager, has led an impressive 380 individuals on tours across our Seattle facilities, offering firsthand insights into the capabilities of individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities.
In 1973, the Ethel L. Dupar Fragrant Garden opened at the Lighthouse’s Seattle location, offering employees a serene spot to relax and refresh during the workday.
After a hiatus forced by the pandemic, the DeafBlind Retreat made a triumphant return in 2023, marking a poignant reunion for those in the DeafBlind community.
Statistics of jobs people who are blind have at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Low Vision Services at the Lighthouse, including our on-site Clinic and Store, and the Independent Living Program, is a life enhancing resource for our community and our employees.
Designed for employees who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities, the Career Development program, led by Cheryl Cumings, Workforce Development Manager, focuses on individualized growth and monthly training sessions covering essential skills like emotional intelligence and presentation.
An overview of the programs and services offered by The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Our programs and services are designed to provide valuable training, resources, and support to our employees who are blind and DeafBlind, enabling them to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Leaving a planned gift secures a future of independence and empowerment for people who are blind and DeafBlind.
This year, the Foundation Board combined with our Inland Northwest Lighthouse Advisory Council. Previously the two boards advised and supported the philanthropic work of the Foundation by broadening our community reach but were separated by geographic location. In the era of Zoom meetings, it became clear that we could be more effective and cohesive [...]
