Grantees Directory
These are the organizations we're proud to call our grantees. Each one is doing real, practical work to improve the lives of people who are blind or have low vision in the DC metropolitan area.
Vision & Medical Care
Children’s National Hospital Foundation
Supports the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship within the Division of Ophthalmology at Children’s National Hospital. Fellows receive advanced training in pediatric ophthalmology and provide extensive, world-class eye care to children throughout the Washington, D.C. community.
Vision & Medical Care
Washington National Eye Center
Funds the Fleischer Fund, which covers critical surgical and anesthesia fees to prevent blindness in patients who lack financial resources.
Vision & Medical Care
Bread for the City
Removes financial barriers by providing free eye exams and diagnostic services for residents living with low incomes.
Vision & Medical Care
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metro DC
Educates both patients and medical professionals on vision rehabilitation through initiatives like the Low Vision Mini-Symposium.
Vision & Medical Care
So Others Might Eat
Restores sight and dignity to neighbors experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty through essential ophthalmology care.
Social Services
Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home
Supports the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship within the Division of Ophthalmology at Children’s National Hospital. Fellows receive advanced training in pediatric ophthalmology and provide extensive, world-class eye care to children throughout the Washington, D.C. community.
Social Services
Iona Senior Services
Helps seniors remain safe and independent in their own homes for as long as possible while reducing social isolation.
Social Services
Metropolitan Washington Ear
Acts as a "lifeline" for over 5,000 listeners by providing independent access to the printed word and current local news.
Social Services
Montgomery County Public Schools Vision Program
Empowers youth to build confidence and community through physical activities that address the "Expanded Core Curriculum."
Social Services
Independence Now
Helps residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties achieve personal goals such as community navigation and homeownership.
Social Services
DC Center for Independent Living
Promotes leadership and empowerment through specialized workshops like N'Sight VIP training for computers, Braille, and smartphones.
Social Services
Omnium Circus
Ensures the arts are accessible to the blind community, fostering empathy and inclusion through world-class entertainment.
Systemic Change
American Council of the Blind
Leverages its D.C. presence to influence policymakers and improve systemic accessibility standards for the blind community.
Systemic Change
Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
Dismantles systemic barriers to ensure the world is designed so that blind individuals can function independently without "heroic effort."
Systemic Change
American Association of People with Disabilities
Directly supports career equity and leadership development for blind and low-vision students in public service.