Before getting her first white cane, stairs were terrifying for Bridgette. “I couldn’t tell where one step ended and another began,” she says. “They all looked flat, like a runway.” But everything changed after Bridgette received her first white cane. With just one orientation & mobility (O&M) session, Bridgette began to feel more confident navigating… Continue Reading Giving to the White Cane Fund Promotes Safety and Confidence
In all corners of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs foster community while supporting people who are blind or low vision. The Council has had wonderful relationships with these clubs for decades thanks to this shared goal. Lions Club International, the umbrella organization of local Lions Clubs across the country, began supporting people with vision loss in 1925, when Helen Keller asked them to become “knights of the blind.” Continue Reading Lions Clubs Across Wisconsin Build Community While Supporting the Council
Last month, we participated in The Big Share, an annual online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other nonprofits across the state making a difference in our communities. Thanks to your support, we exceeded our fundraising goal, providing critical resources to continue our work helping the… Continue Reading Big Share a Big Success Thanks to Your Support
Tomorrow is The Big Share, an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across the state. CSW is a member-directed organization that connects donors and nonprofits across the state to bring about long-term systems changes… Continue Reading Foster Community While Supporting the Council During The Big Share
The Big Share is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 3! The Big Share is an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across the state. The Council is a proud CSW member, and… Continue Reading Help Us Meet the Needs of a Growing Population During The Big Share
The work of the Council, from education to advocacy to vision services, would not be possible without the generous support of the hundreds of donors who give to us every year. Whether you’re rounding up at the register for just a few cents or naming the Council in your will or life insurance policy, your… Continue Reading Thank You to All Our 2025 Donors!
When Henrietta de la Cruz lost her vision a few years ago, she says the Council came to visit her and gave her a white cane to help her get around and high contrast measuring cups to help her to continue cooking. As a way of saying thank you, Henrietta decided to support the Council… Continue Reading Monthly Giving Supports the Council Year-Round
When someone comes to the Council for services for the first time, they often carry a variety of emotions. They may feel grief from having recently lost their vision, or anxiety about whether they’ll be able to continue doing the things they love. But thanks to the support of the people who give to the… Continue Reading Close the Year with a Gift That Opens Doors
Earlier this month, Lori Werbeckes’ tenure as Development Director at the Council came to an end as she began her well-deserved retirement. Lori joined the Council in August 2013, and for a dozen years helped shape the way the Council raises money to support the services and advocacy we provide. Continue Reading Retiring Development Director Lori Werbeckes Reflects on Evolution of Council’s Approach to Fundraising
Dear Friends, Change is woven into every chapter of our lives. Seasons shift, families grow, technology evolves — and sometimes, our eyesight changes, too. When it does, the Council is here to walk beside each person with knowledge, compassion, and unwavering support. No matter our age — whether we’re in our 30s or our 90s… Continue Reading Support the Council with a Year-End Gift
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Before getting her first white cane, stairs were terrifying for Bridgette. “I couldn’t tell where one step ended and another began,” she says. “They all looked flat, like a runway.” But everything changed after Bridgette received her first white cane. With just one orientation & mobility (O&M) session, Bridgette began to feel more confident navigating… Continue Reading Giving to the White Cane Fund Promotes Safety and Confidence
In all corners of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs foster community while supporting people who are blind or low vision. The Council has had wonderful relationships with these clubs for decades thanks to this shared goal. Lions Club International, the umbrella organization of local Lions Clubs across the country, began supporting people with vision loss in 1925, when Helen Keller asked them to become “knights of the blind.” Continue Reading Lions Clubs Across Wisconsin Build Community While Supporting the Council
Last month, we participated in The Big Share, an annual online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other nonprofits across the state making a difference in our communities. Thanks to your support, we exceeded our fundraising goal, providing critical resources to continue our work helping the… Continue Reading Big Share a Big Success Thanks to Your Support
Tomorrow is The Big Share, an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across the state. CSW is a member-directed organization that connects donors and nonprofits across the state to bring about long-term systems changes… Continue Reading Foster Community While Supporting the Council During The Big Share
The Big Share is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 3! The Big Share is an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across the state. The Council is a proud CSW member, and… Continue Reading Help Us Meet the Needs of a Growing Population During The Big Share
The work of the Council, from education to advocacy to vision services, would not be possible without the generous support of the hundreds of donors who give to us every year. Whether you’re rounding up at the register for just a few cents or naming the Council in your will or life insurance policy, your… Continue Reading Thank You to All Our 2025 Donors!
When Henrietta de la Cruz lost her vision a few years ago, she says the Council came to visit her and gave her a white cane to help her get around and high contrast measuring cups to help her to continue cooking. As a way of saying thank you, Henrietta decided to support the Council… Continue Reading Monthly Giving Supports the Council Year-Round
When someone comes to the Council for services for the first time, they often carry a variety of emotions. They may feel grief from having recently lost their vision, or anxiety about whether they’ll be able to continue doing the things they love. But thanks to the support of the people who give to the… Continue Reading Close the Year with a Gift That Opens Doors
Earlier this month, Lori Werbeckes’ tenure as Development Director at the Council came to an end as she began her well-deserved retirement. Lori joined the Council in August 2013, and for a dozen years helped shape the way the Council raises money to support the services and advocacy we provide. Continue Reading Retiring Development Director Lori Werbeckes Reflects on Evolution of Council’s Approach to Fundraising
Dear Friends, Change is woven into every chapter of our lives. Seasons shift, families grow, technology evolves — and sometimes, our eyesight changes, too. When it does, the Council is here to walk beside each person with knowledge, compassion, and unwavering support. No matter our age — whether we’re in our 30s or our 90s… Continue Reading Support the Council with a Year-End Gift