Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

Big News from Lighthouse for the Blind! We’re expanding our reach to better serve our neighbors on the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County! ?? Our new satellite presence — Lighthouse for the Blind of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee — is now live, bringing mobile, virtual, and in-person services to: ?? St. Lucie ?? Martin ?? Indian River ?? Okeechobee We’ve already partnered with Indian River State College and will be launching our first Independent Living Skills class on April 1st in Port St. Lucie. ?? Services include: ? Independent living skills training ? Orientation & mobility instruction ? Assistive tech support ? Programs for all ages — both online & in-person ?? Call 561-586-5600 or visit our blog here: https://www.lhpb.org/blog to read the whole announcement! Together, we're building brighter futures. ?? #LighthouseStrong #BlindAwareness #TreasureCoast #Okeechobee #VisionSupport #AccessibilityMatters Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

???? Fun times and strikes! On March 22nd, our kids program clients enjoyed a day of bowling and delicious pizza afterward. Smiles, laughter, and memories were made! ???? #BowlingFun #PizzaParty #LighthousefortheBlind Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

Some of our clients had a great opportunity to be featured models in a video for Anne Fontaine's clothing line. They really enjoyed this experience! Thanks to Anne Fontaine and So Chill Media for making it happen! Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

Yesterday, the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches team completed a 3-hour Heart Saver CPR-AED First Aid Training! ???? It was an educational and empowering experience, leaving us more confident to respond in a medical emergency. ? #CPRTraining #LighthouseForTheBlind Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

?? Did You Know? ?? Only about 10-15% of people who are visually impaired see nothing at all. Visual impairment comes in many forms, and most people retain some level of vision. ?? At Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches, we’re here to empower individuals with visual impairments to lead independent and fulfilling lives. ?? Learn more about what we do and how you can support us: https://www.lhpb.org/ #VisualImpairment #LighthouseForTheBlind Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

What an unforgettable time! ???? The energy, the music, and the incredible spirit of our attendees made this St. Patrick's Day celebration truly special. A huge thank you to the Elevar Foundation for bringing the magic to life and to everyone who joined us for the fun! ?? Happy St. Patrick's Day! Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

St. Patrick's Day celebrations have begun and the Palm Beach Focus Club is leading the way! Thanks to the Elevar Foundation's generosity and talent, we had a great time! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!

Check out these amazing moments from our students' overnight trip! ? Our Transition and Children's clients had an unforgettable time bonding and learning together. We love seeing the progress that they make from these overnight trips! ?? #LighthousePB #EmpoweringIndependence Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

We are so grateful to Lilly Pulitzer for hosting the Sip and Shop event on February 25 in five South Florida stores: Worth Avenue, Gardens Mall, Delray, Boca, and Hobe Sound. Thanks to their generosity, 10% of proceeds from sales between 12-4 PM were donated to Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches. To everyone who shopped and supported us, thank you for helping us continue empowering lives and inspiring independence in our community! #ThankYou #LillyPulitzer #SipAndShop #EmpoweringVision #InspiringIndependence Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold?Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero

We’re honored to be featured in next week’s edition of Palm Beach Society! ?? Read all about how Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches is empowering lives and inspiring independence in the March 14-20 cover story. ?? #EmpoweringVision #InspiringIndependence #PalmBeachSociety Lisa Stella, MBA Robert Gregory?Donté Mickens, MS-RMI, CPCU, AIAF, ARe, CRM Tekesha Saffold??Maryam Mohajer, MBA Rosemary Mulero