Lighthouse of Pinellas
2025 Impact Report
Advancing independence, opportunity, and quality of life for individuals in Pinellas County who are blind or visually impaired.
About Us
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To advance the independence and quality of life for individuals in Pinellas County who are blind or visually impaired.
Vision
Every individual who is blind or visually impaired has the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest potential and to pursue his or her aspirations in all aspects of life.
Dedication
Integrity
Opportunity
Community
Year in Review
Impact by the Numbers
361
Clients served
14,011
Hours provided
224
Independent Living clients
20
Early Intervention clients
15
Children’s Program clients
14
Transition Program clients
88
Vocational Rehabilitation clients
Financial Highlights
Stewarding Support
Revenues
$3,090,653
- 45% Bequests & Investments
- 38% Government Awards
- 13% Contributions & Grants
- 4% Program Fees & Other
Expenses
$2,455,958
- 77% Program Services
- 15% Management & General
- 8% Fundraising
77%
Program Services
The largest share of expenses supported direct program services.
Client Spotlight
Kandie’s Story
Kandie’s story is one of strength, faith, and determination to reclaim independence. After a series of strokes left her with significant vision loss and brain damage, she turned to Lighthouse of Pinellas for support.
Through Orientation & Mobility training and technology instruction, Kandie gained confidence navigating her community, work, public transportation, and everyday life. Over the last seven years, she has built independence and a renewed sense of possibility.
“You don’t have to walk through darkness alone.”
Signature Events
Community in Action
Dining in the Dark
Lighthouse of Pinellas’ first Dining in the Dark event gave guests a unique opportunity to experience dining without sight and hear firsthand how programs change lives.
White Cane Walk
More than 450 clients, families, supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners joined the first White Cane Walk at Largo Central Park.
Exceeded fundraising goal by 17%
Partners & Leadership
Working Together
Our work is strengthened by community partners, board leadership, donors, volunteers, businesses, and foundations committed to expanding opportunity for people with vision loss.
Division of Blind Services
Pinellas Community Foundation
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
Make an Impact
Help Create Opportunities
Every contribution helps Lighthouse of Pinellas provide life-changing programs and services at no cost to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Contact Us
- Phone: 727-544-4433
- Website: www.LHPFL.org
- Email: info@LHPFL.org
- Address: 6925 112th Circle N, Suite 103, Largo, FL 33773
We See Things Differently