2017 Fall Newsletter | Lighthouse Central Florida

The end of the calendar year is fast approaching but our new fiscal and program year just got underway—and we’ve hit the ground running! So many exciting developments are happening at Lighthouse and we’re thrilled to have you along helping us empower Central Florida’s community of blind and visually impaired.

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“When life gives you lemons, trade them for coffee.” ~Anonymous

Lighthouse Central Florida is excited to partner with Deland-based roastery, Breyting Community Roaster, for a fundraising initiative meant to support Lighthouse programs through the sale of specialty, organic coffee.

Founded in 2006, Breyting means, “change” in Icelandic, and speaks to the company’s ambition to create economic, social and environmental change.

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Central Florida native, Tonda Corrente, is the embodiment of epicurean living—she’ll also admit there aren’t enough hours in the day!

Known around town as ‘The Cheese Lady’, Corrente owns and operates La Femme Du Fromage, a specialty provisions shop located in Orlando’s East End Market.

Overseeing the day-to-day operations includes managing the shop’s thriving catering service, which demands much of her time and attention.

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The devastation sustained to the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria
was crippling and widespread. Because of the paralyzing storm, much of the island’s residents have been internally displaced with little access to basic services or even electricity. Tens of thousands of these displaced residents—who are U.S. citizens—have already begun to resettle in the Central Florida region where many of them have familial ties. All indicators suggest that more Puerto Ricans are expected in the coming months.

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A few years ago when Todd LaFlame decided to get back into the work force, he knew it wouldn’t be easy. The economy was weak and he wasn’t terribly confident potential employers would see past his low vision—despite his qualifications.

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