The Lighthouse is funded in part by the Department of Education, Division of Blind Services, by the United Ways of Pasco and Hernando counties, and by Pasco County Commissioners. We also depend on fundraising and donations from clubs, businesses and private citizens in order to meet the need for services. Each year, the Lighthouse also holds 2 major fundraising dinner/dance events in order to raise funds for services:
Bowling in the Dark is a fun, family-friendly, fundraising event that challenges your bowling expertise. Your team of 4 is assigned a Vision Loss Expert who is either an LVIB staff person who has a vision impairment or a client. Having an VLE on your team can help during frames 3, 6 and 9 because sighted players will be wearing blindfolds!
The Chasco Coronation Ball is held in Pasco County in March or April, depending on the dates set by the Chasco Fiesta. The highlight of the evening is the Royal Coronation of King Pithla and Queen Chasco, who are selected from nominees who have demonstrated their commitment to improving the lives of people living in the community.
We also hold several awareness events each year. Please visit our events page for details.
