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An Inspirational Story within A Story
Consumer & Volunteer Spotlight John, how long have you been connected to CLB? “As best as I can recall, my first experience with the Lighthouse was attending the Day Camp at the building at 14th and U Streets in northwest Washington, DC. This would have been the late 1950s or early 1960s when I was […]
Read More…Leadership Announcement
We’re excited to share that Rebecca Liko has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer, and Zachary Brewer as Interim Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB)! Rebecca brings extensive experience in nonprofit financial leadership and government contracting, having most recently served as CLB’s Interim CFO Consultant and formerly as CFO at the National Institute […]
Read More…Prepared, Capable, and Confident: Miles’ Journey from CLB Student to Howard University
In this episode of Where Are We Now?, we’re proud to feature Miles Little—a former CLB youth participant—and his mother, Verlene. Miles began receiving services from Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind in the ninth grade while attending Washington Leadership Academy. With the support of CLB’s team, he learned Braille, received orientation and mobility training, and […]
Read More…Interviews with CLB Volunteers
At Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB), our volunteers are the heart of our mission to empower people with vision loss to thrive. Every hour spent reading mail, providing companionship, or supporting daily tasks creates a meaningful ripple effect across our community. In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month, we asked a few of our […]
Read More…From Grief to Growth: Janice’s Journey Through CLB’s FAB Program
In this powerful episode of Where Are We Now?, we’re honored to spotlight Janice Forbes—an inspiring alum of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind’s Foundations of Adjustment to Blindness (FAB) program. After experiencing sudden vision loss, Janice faced the overwhelming task of reimagining her daily life. With resilience and a strong desire to return to work, […]
Read More…125 Reasons!
In honor of CLB’s 125th year of service, we are counting down 125 reasons we love CLB. Please join us and share your reasons for loving CLB and its lasting impact to the community. If you and/or someone you know has been impacted by CLB, please complete this form to share your story and join […]
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