Graphic with hand-drawn elements reading “Hi! I am Yainoli & this is my next chapter living with vision loss.” Includes the Lighthouse Central Florida logo with “50 years, 1976–2026” and decorative illustrations of a shooting star, layered star, and strawberry.
A teen girl smiles and looks upward while climbing on a ropes course with a safety harness and gloves.

Every story has turning points — moments when hope and opportunity come together to create a new chapter.

For Yainoli, that moment began at Lighthouse Central Florida. Through our Transition Program, she learned how to navigate the world with confidence, embrace her independence, and dream beyond what she once thought possible.

Today, she’s a Musical Theater major at Valencia College, charting her own course — and still drawing on the skills and community Lighthouse helped her build.

Your support makes her story possible.

Text graphic reading “Double your impact!” in script lettering with an embroidered-style star accent.

Your generosity just got a boost!

Thanks to the Devine Family Foundation, the first $25,000 in donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar — turning $25,000 into $50,000.

That means more confidence, more independence, and more life-changing chapters ahead.

A man sits at a worktable smiling as he labels or organizes items in a warehouse.

$1,000

Joins the Raising Our Sights Giving Society, ensuring programs continue for generations to come.

A young child in a wheelchair laughs joyfully indoors, wearing a striped neck pillow.

$750

Funds a month of vision rehabilitation, empowering confidence and independence.

Two men stand together by a grill cooking hot dogs. One is wearing gloves and a hat while holding tongs.

$500

Empowers clients to engage in the community by providing accessible transportation.

A young person wearing a safety helmet and harness smiles while participating in an outdoor ropes course.

$250

Provides individualized orientation and mobility training to build independence.

A woman wearing glasses and hoop earrings smiles warmly while sitting indoors.

$50

Strengthens programs by funding the training staff need to help clients succeed.

A young child sits at a table using a braille typewriter, concentrating on the keys.

$25

Supports a toddler’s family by bringing developmental skills coaching to their home.

Are you or someone you know experiencing vision loss?