Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Awarded Grant from Manatee Community Foundation

SARASOTA, Fla. – Dec. 3, 2021 – Through the generosity of Manatee Community Foundation, the Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center was awarded a $4,700 grant to be used to contract with a leadership coach from Right Leadership Management in Manatee County to provide expert guidance, resources and leadership development to the CEO and managerial staff. “We are grateful to the Manatee Community Foundation for helping us further our mission through this grant. We are dedicated to ensuring the Lighthouse has exceptional leadership today, which will continue to lead us into tomorrow,” said Lisa J. Howard, CEO.

To learn more about the mission of the Lighthouse as well as programs and services provided for the visually impaired, please visit www.LighthouseEducationCenter.org. 

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About the Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center: Our mission is to educate and empower those affected by vision loss so they may enjoy happy, healthy and independent lives. Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center is the only nationally accredited, non-profit agency providing rehabilitation training to blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages (children through seniors) in five Florida counties including Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Highlands and DeSoto.