Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    Blind Employment - Operates an industrial operation that provides meaningful, competitive employment for working-age adults who are significantly sight impaired. This professional workforce manufactures and/or packages a variety of products that include fast pack shipping containers, spiral wound tubes, tubal packaging, copy paper, drug test kits, and machined parts.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $3.4M

  • Program 2 [2020]

    Blindness Rehabilitation Services - A discipline which involves teaching life changing skills to children, youth, and adults who are significantly sight impaired so they live an independent life. Available services are Orientation and Mobility/Cane Travel Training, Health and Wellness, Independent Living Training, Assistive Technology Training, and awareness and special projects.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $322.3K

  • Blind Employment Program

    Blind Employment - The Lighthouse is the largest employer of the blind in Tarrant County and creates jobs for the visually impaired. Approximately seventy percent of working-age blind adults are unemployed, which contributes to increased poverty levels and isolation. To help visually impaired individuals remain independent and stay connected to their communities, the Lighthouse manages an industrial operation that provides meaningful and competitive employment. This professional workforce of blind laborers manufactures and/or packages a variety of products including fast pack shipping containers, energy dissipating pads, copy paper, spiral wound tubes, drug test kits, and eyeglasses. These products are sold by a supportive sales team generating revenue to pay the wages and full benefits of the blind employees.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $4M