Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

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Donate

Your donation of cash, stocks, securities, or property can help with scholarships for blind babies and children, equipment, events, and general operations. We depend on the generosity of donors to provide critical services to the blind and visually impaired.

Volunteer Opportunities

Time is a precious commodity that is immeasurable. Lighthouse volunteers dedicate their services in various ways. Volunteer opportunities are available for children’s programs, publications, publicity & events, fundraising, health fairs & speakers bureau, arts & crafts, housekeeping & gardening, and many other areas.

Refer a Client

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, has diabetes, or a child who has a vision loss?

Links

Please visit links to other web sites of friends and affiliates of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.



	Florida Heiken Program

	José Feliciano accepts high school diploma and speaks about Braille literacy at the Miami Lighthouse 80th Anniversary Ruby Jubilee Dinner Concert

	The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Co-Chair, Congressional Vision Caucus Mistress of Ceremonies Miami Lighthouse 80th Anniversary Ruby Jubilee Dinner Concert Speaks about Miami Lighthouse programs

	The Blind Visionary All of Virginia’s royalties and part of the publisher’s royalty income will be donated to blind services at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Click to read Ability Magazine

	Low Vision Center

Miami Lighthouse first sought and received NAC accreditation in 1978 and has consistently achieved NAC accreditation to the present time having received seven commendations with its five year accreditation renewal.

Miami Lighthouse ranks among the elite 4% of U.S. nonprofits having earned a 4-star rating for five consecutive years from Charity Navigator, the nation’s premier independent nonprofit evaluator. Receiving such a distinction reflects our sound fiscal management, responsible use of donor dollars, and financial strength.

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious South Florida Business Journal 2011 Excellence in Health Care Award in the Community Outreach category.

Miami Lighthouse honored by being named the recipient of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2010 Non-Profit Business Diamond Award.

Miami Lighthouse received the prestigious 2008 Concern Award from Health Foundation of South Florida.

Miami Lighthouse received United Homecare’s 2012 Thelma Gibson Community Service Award at the 18th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Ceremony.

Miami Lighthouse's Heiken Children's Vision Program received the bronze medal for their service to thousands of under-served children in public schools at the 2012 Miami Today Gold Medal Awards Ceremony.