“The Council’s services gave me a connection to the sighted world.” October is National Estate Planning Month. Being included in a donor’s estate plan is one of the most meaningful gifts the Council can receive. Gordon Jackson was diagnosed with a rare retinal disease long before he came to Wisconsin in 2001. A longtime writer… Continue Reading Support the Council for Years to Come Through Planned Giving
The Council is one of more than 80 nonprofits participating in Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) workplace giving campaigns that take place each fall. Workplace giving is an easy and effective way to support the Council’s work. When an employer hosts a CSW workplace giving campaign, employees can choose to have a specific amount taken… Continue Reading Small Gifts Can Make a Big Impact with Workplace Giving
Have you thought about making a will, but don’t know how to begin? August is Make-A-Will month, a great opportunity to take the next step in creating or updating your will. If the Council has had an impact on your life, consider how your values and commitment to empowering people with vision loss can continue… Continue Reading Commit to Long-Term Change During Make-A-Will Month
For people who are blind or have low vision, a white cane is a symbol of safety and independence, empowering them to navigate the world and live their lives on their own terms. The Council’s White Cane Fund provides white canes to people across Wisconsin who need them at no cost to the user. We’re… Continue Reading A Gift to the White Cane Fund Helps Pave a Pathway to Independence
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!
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“The Council’s services gave me a connection to the sighted world.” October is National Estate Planning Month. Being included in a donor’s estate plan is one of the most meaningful gifts the Council can receive. Gordon Jackson was diagnosed with a rare retinal disease long before he came to Wisconsin in 2001. A longtime writer… Continue Reading Support the Council for Years to Come Through Planned Giving
The Council is one of more than 80 nonprofits participating in Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) workplace giving campaigns that take place each fall. Workplace giving is an easy and effective way to support the Council’s work. When an employer hosts a CSW workplace giving campaign, employees can choose to have a specific amount taken… Continue Reading Small Gifts Can Make a Big Impact with Workplace Giving
Have you thought about making a will, but don’t know how to begin? August is Make-A-Will month, a great opportunity to take the next step in creating or updating your will. If the Council has had an impact on your life, consider how your values and commitment to empowering people with vision loss can continue… Continue Reading Commit to Long-Term Change During Make-A-Will Month
For people who are blind or have low vision, a white cane is a symbol of safety and independence, empowering them to navigate the world and live their lives on their own terms. The Council’s White Cane Fund provides white canes to people across Wisconsin who need them at no cost to the user. We’re… Continue Reading A Gift to the White Cane Fund Helps Pave a Pathway to Independence
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!