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| Eads Building Dedication |
We honored Charles "Chaz" Neely, Jr. whose family donated the building on Eads Street to the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind. This building has allowed for the growth of the Lighthouse offering opportunity for more employment of blind and visually impaired people in San Antonio as well as growth of business on the Southside.
In attendance were Firstmark Credit Union representatives and Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos, all of which support the Lighthouse.
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| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind Rehabilitation Department Holiday Party 2009 |
The Rehabilitation Department of the San Antonio Lighthouse hosted their annual holiday party for all the friends of the Lighthouse. It's our way of thanking those agencies, school districts and the like who help us reach out to the community of individuals with visual impairment or blindness and provide training and assistance for them to be successful.
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| Supporters of the Lighthouse honored at Annual Dinner |
Melissa & Howard Benavides of Digital Banners Plus, Lester Rosebrock of Lestermultimedia.com & Kenneth Payton of FirstMark Credit Union honored for their support and dedication to the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.
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| 2009 Board of Directors Dinner |
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind hosted a dinner at Scenic Loop Cafe honoring our Board of Directors, supporters and the Employee of the Year for 2009.
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| Burn Baby Burn |
The Lighthouse daredevils decided to take on the challenge of the 4 Horsemen. Last ditch efforts-maalox, yogurt, lemons and pepto-their battle gear......and although it was a valiant effort.....the 4 Horsemen burger won!
Don't cry, we're sure Mr. Gilliam has another challenge for you soon........
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| The 4 Horsemen - U MUST BE CRAZY! |
Members of the San Antonio Lighthouse decided to take on the 4 Horsemen burger at Chunky's Burgers on Callaghan today.....the pictures speak for themselves.....
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| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind 2009 Employee Picnic |
Pictures of the employees enjoying the picnic and each others company.
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| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind 2009 Employee Picnic |
Children of Lighthouse employees enjoying all the fun things the picnic had to offer
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| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind 2009 Employee Picnic |
The employee picnic was held this past Saturday, November 14, 2009 on the grounds of the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind.
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| "Fore' the Blind Charity Scramble October 14, 2009 |
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind held its first Charity Scramble benefiting the Rehabilitation Program.
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| United States Blind Golf Association 64th National Championship |
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind hosted the USBGA at Brackenridge Golf Course for their 64th National Championship on October 13th & 14th
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| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind hosts the 64th National Championships for the United States Blind Golf Association |
On October 12th & 13th the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind hosted the 64th National Championship for the United States Blind Golf Association.
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| USBGA & First Tee Children's Golf Clinic |
The children had four clinics to attend - putting, driving, chipping and the history of golf. We expect there will be some competition for Tiger in the coming years........
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| First Tee and USBGA Kids Golf Clinic 10/01/09 |
The United States Blind Golf Association along with First Tee San Antonio held a golf clinic for blind and low vision youth of all ages from the San Antonio and surrounding area school districts. This was an opportunity for children with visual impairment and blindness to be introduced to the game of golf and know that if they "believe it, they can achieve it". The students from the San Antonio Lighthouse High School to Work Transition Program also participated in this fabulous experience. Clubs and balls were provided by First Tee, a wonderful lunch generously donated by KFC along with beverages and cookies from McAlister’s Deli. A day these incredible kids soon won’t forget!
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| Weston Wright Lighting the Way 5K Run/Walk |
A special thank you to Mark Purnell – MC Extraordinaire who kept the crowd entertained and the city for donating the park for the race. The Wright family for allowing Weston to be our Beacon of Hope and to all of you that participated….see you next year and bring lots runners/walkers with you!
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| Weston Wright |
WALK
The First Annual Weston Wright-Lighting the Way 5K Run/Walk benefiting the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (SALB) High School to Work Transition Program - held on Saturday, September 26 at Mission County Park 1 was a huge success – Over 250 came out for the run and stayed after for the fun!
HEB was the Title Sponsor with many others joining in to make this an “amazing race”. Benihana sponsored the racing numbers. Jamba Juice had their delicious smoothies, Starbucks brought coffee, Whole Foods, Glaceau VitaminWater and Rita’s on the River supplied water, fruit, health bars, etc. ProCare Spine had racers lined up for massages and our Grant Writer, Kira, played with her band 800 miles during the entire event. Cindy Garcia, a former blind employee of the SALB opened the festivities with a beautiful acappella rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.
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| Ft. Hood participates in local MS Walk |
The SALB Fort Hood Team participated in the MS walk on Saturday, September 19, 2009; one of our employees, Tawanda has MS and organized the team.
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| Americans with Disabilities Act Walk 2009 |
Lighthouse Staff and seniors from our program took part in the 19th Annual SAILS ADA walk that began at Market Square and ended at LaVillita. The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind was honored with the Large Organization of the Year award. We employ approximately 210 blind or visually impaired individuals in San Antonio, and the 5th largest manufacturing facility in the city. We are proud and honored to be recognized and receive this award.
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| Painting at EADS and Senior Center |
On August 1, 2009 the San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind had volunteers from several companies and organizations that came to help paint our Eads Annex building and our Senior Center. We would like to thank First Mark Credit Union, The Weitzman Group and our new Facebook volunteers for getting up early on a Saturday and lending us a hand. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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