Organizations Filed Purposes:
CREATE SUSTAINABLE, PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS, AND EMPLOYMENT THAT ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH UNIQUE VISUAL CAPABILITIES. WE FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE, AWARENESS, AND ADVOCACY WHILE REMOVING BARRIERS
PROGRAM SERVICES - TO PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOSING THEIR SIGHT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOME. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS SERVICES DEFINED BY THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL SUFFERING FROM VISION LOSS. OUR SCREENING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOOD EYE HEALTH AND SAFETY, CONDUCT VISION SCREENINGS DESIGNED TO DETECT SYMPTOMS THAT MAY IINDICATE VISION PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS AND PREVENT THE NEEDLESS LOSS OF VISION. OUR REMEDIAL EYE CARE PROGRAM ASSISTS CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE DISCOUNTED EYEWEAR AND OBTAIN AN EYE EXAMINATION. OUR FICTIONAL VISION CLINIC PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN.
EMPLOYMENT- BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ASSOCIATES ARE PROVIDED WITH A VARIETY OF QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, PAID SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE MINIMUM WAGE WHILE RECEIVING THE SAME BENEFIT PACKAGE AS OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATES. OUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL IS TO CREATE A WORK ENVIORNMENT THAT HELPS PROMOTE A POSITIVE IMAGE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND BOOST SELF-ESTEEM. OUR GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE INDIVIDUAL'S CAPABILITY AND WHERE POSSIBLE, PROMOTE FROM WITHIN.
COMMERCIAL BUSINESS - TO PROVIDE SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND MARKETING SUPPORT TO EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CUSTOMERS, EDUCATING THEM ABOUT SERVICES, PROJECTS, AND THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Brian Patchett | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $163,331 |
| Tim Hughes | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mike Fingerhut | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Kerry Drake | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Will Daniels | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mike Bridgham | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Daniel Velte | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Aaron Carter | TREASURER | 1.5 | $0 |
| Vince Matteo | SECRETARY | 1.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Oakes | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jessica Harlow | CHAIR | 1.5 | $0 |
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