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Lighthouse of Pinellas Lighthouse of Pinellas helps individuals of all ages with vision loss reach their fullest potential and highest aspirations. www.lhpfl.org.

Programs provided by Lighthouse of Pinellas address a critical need:
โ€ข Today, there are nearly 40,000 individuals in Pinellas County who are experiencing sever vision loss.
โ€ข At least one-half of our residents over the age of 65 are at high risk of losing vision from Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, or Diabetes.
โ€ข In the state of Florida alone, more than 5,000 children are blind or visually impaired. Join us to have a significant impact today! Contact us if you would like to:
โ€ข Make a Donation
โ€ข Leave a Legacyโ€”Remember the Lighthouse of Pinellas in your will or estate planning.
โ€ข Volunteer
โ€ข Take a Tour
โ€ข Purchase the State of Vision plate to help increase awareness of sight impairment with proceeds benefiting the Lighthouse.

What an incredible day! Our 2nd Annual White Cane Walk brought our Lighthouse of Pinellas community together for a day f...
11/03/2026

What an incredible day! Our 2nd Annual White Cane Walk brought our Lighthouse of Pinellas community together for a day filled with music, laughter, hands-on activities, connection, and awareness!

Although we had to postpone our original event due to rain, our amazing community pivoted right alongside us, and we couldn't be more grateful for the incredible turnout at our facility the following weekend!

From learning about braille and white cane safety to trying our blindfolded white cane obstacle course, guests of all ages came together to celebrate independence and support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

A HUGE thank-you to our sponsors, participants, fundraising teams, volunteers, vendors, and staff for making this day so special. Your support helps us continue advancing independence and quality of life throughout Pinellas County!

And guess what? It's NOT too late to support the White Cane Walk! Our fundraising website is open through November 30, 2026. Whether you support an individual, a team, or the overall mission of Lighthouse of Pinellas, every gift makes a difference!

Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/whitecanewalk2026/donate/

Thank you for helping us light the way to greater independence!

This month, we're proud to recognize two remarkable team members whose dedication has made a lasting impact on the lives...
10/31/2026

This month, we're proud to recognize two remarkable team members whose dedication has made a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Cathy, Early Intervention Instructor & Speech-Language Pathologist, is celebrating 36 years with Lighthouse of Pinellas!

Amaris, Youth Programs Case Manager, is celebrating 17 years with Lighthouse of Pinellas!

Thank you, Cathy and Amaris, for your years of service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to our mission. Your work changes lives every day, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Lighthouse family.

๐Ÿ‘ Join us in congratulating Cathy and Amaris in the comments!

Thank You for Making Our 2nd Annual White Cane Walk a Success! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated i...
10/30/2026

Thank You for Making Our 2nd Annual White Cane Walk a Success! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in, supported, and sponsored this year's White Cane Walk.

From our dedicated sponsors to every participant, donor, volunteer, family member, community supporter and staff member, thank you for helping us raise awareness about blindness, vision loss, and the importance of white cane safety and independence.

Your support helps empower individuals of all ages with vision loss to live independently, safely, and confidently in our community. Together, we're creating a more inclusive and accessible future for all. ๐Ÿฆฏ

Our students had an absolute fang-tastic time attending Winter Haven's Halloween Party, where four Florida nonprofit org...
10/28/2026

Our students had an absolute fang-tastic time attending Winter Haven's Halloween Party, where four Florida nonprofit organizations serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired came together for an evening of fun, friendship, and community.

From hauntingly good costumes and monster mash-worthy dancing to glow-in-the-dark slime, tasty treats, and plenty of laughter, the night was packed with Halloween magic around every corner! ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ

Events like these provide meaningful opportunities for our students to build social connections, meet peers from across the state, and create memories that are simply boo-tiful.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this evening such a scream! ๐Ÿ‘ป

A heartfelt thank you to Freedom Square of Seminole for inviting Lighthouse of Pinellas to participate in your Fall Fest...
10/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Freedom Square of Seminole for inviting Lighthouse of Pinellas to participate in your Fall Festival Health Fair! We were delighted to connect with residents and staff, share information about our programs and services, and raise awareness about the resources available to individuals who are blind or visually impaired in our community.

Thank you for welcoming us and for supporting community organizations that make a difference every day. We appreciated the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful event!

In our Children's Program, students learn how to identify and manage money as individuals who are blind or visually impa...
10/26/2026

In our Children's Program, students learn how to identify and manage money as individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Through hands-on activities, students explored a variety of techniques, including folding bills in different ways to distinguish denominations, feeling the unique ridges and edges of coins, and using accessible tools and smartphone apps to identify currency independently.

These practical lessons help students build confidence and develop essential life skills they can use every day, from making purchases to managing their own money with greater independence.

10/23/2026

โšพ๐Ÿ’™ Let's Go, Rays! ๐Ÿ’™โšพ We're cheering on the Tampa Bay Rays as they head into Game 1 of the World Series tonight!

We are incredibly grateful to The Saunders Foundation for their generous grant in support of Lighthouse of Pinellas' You...
10/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to The Saunders Foundation for their generous grant in support of Lighthouse of Pinellas' Youth Programs.

This funding will help strengthen our Early Intervention, Childrenโ€™s, and Teen Transition Programs, providing vital services, resources, and opportunities that empower children and teens who are blind or visually impaired to build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Partnerships like this make a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve. Thank you, Saunders Foundation, for investing in our youth and helping create brighter futures for the next generation.

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ Our Trail 'N Treat event was absolutely spook-tacular! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธLittle witches, cats, and superheroes filled Lighthouse of...
10/21/2026

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ๐ŸŽƒ Our Trail 'N Treat event was absolutely spook-tacular! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ

Little witches, cats, and superheroes filled Lighthouse of Pinellas for a day of frightfully fun adventures! Our amazing team transformed the entire building into a Halloween wonderland, creating a festive experience for our Early Intervention and Children's Program students and their families.

From boo-tiful arts and crafts to fang-tastic games and activities, our Youth Programs team and volunteers worked their magic to make sure there was fun around every corner.

We'd also like to give a howling good thank you to Dogs Inc for joining us and bringing two of their adorable skilled companion dogs. They were a real treat!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a hauntingly happy success. We can't wait to do it again next year!

The White Cane Walk is BACK ON! While heavy rain forced us to postpone last Saturday's event, we're excited to announce ...
10/19/2026

The White Cane Walk is BACK ON!

While heavy rain forced us to postpone last Saturday's event, we're excited to announce that our White Cane Walk 2026 - Open House has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Lighthouse of Pinellas campus as an Open House event!

Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating independence, accessibility, and community support for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We'll still have:

๐ŸŽง Live DJ
๐Ÿ” Food & drinks
๐ŸŽจ Face painting
๐Ÿฆ‹ Sensory experiences
๐Ÿค Community connections
๐Ÿ’™ And plenty of family-friendly fun!

Thank you for your patience and support. We can't wait to see everyone this Saturday as we come together to make this event a success!

- Lighthouse of Pinellas, 6925 112th Circle, Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773
- Saturday, October 24
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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6925/112th Circle, N. Ste. 103
Largo, FL
33773

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17275444433

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